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Cargo Creep Source Starfinder #25: The Chimera Mystery pg. 58 Cargo Creep CR 4 XP 1,200 N Medium aberration Init +3; Senses darkvision 60 ft.; Perception +10 Defense HP 46 EAC 16; KAC 17 Fort +7; Ref +5; Will +5 Defensive Abilities molecular mimicry; DR 5/— Weaknesses vulnerable to acid Offense Speed 15 ft., climb 20 ft. Melee tentacle +10 (1d4+5 B) Space 5 ft.; Reach 5 ft. (10 ft. with tentacle) Statistics STR +1; DEX +3; CON +5; INT -3; WIS +1; CHA +0 Skills Athletics +10 (+18 when climbing), Disguise +15 (+19 when imitating an appropriate material), Stealth +15 (+19 when in an appropriate environment), Survival +15 Languages Common (can’t speak any language) Other Abilities compression Ecology Environment any Organization solitary, pair, or pod (3–5) Special Abilities Molecular Mimicry (Ex) As a standard action, a cargo creep can alter its physical composition to match a material within reach of its tentacle. When it does so, it gains a specific benefit and a vulnerability to a specific energy type based on the material. In addition, the cargo creep gains a +4 circumstance bonus to Disguise and Stealth checks when attempting to imitate or hide among that material, such as disguising itself as a metal plate in metallic form or hiding among plants in vegetation form. A cargo creep can match one of the following materials and can revert back to its default flesh state as a move action. The above cargo creep begins in its flesh state. Flesh: When a cargo creep touches the flesh, fur, scales, or other skin covering of a creature, it gains a +2 circumstance bonus to Reflex saving throws and a vulnerability to acid. Metallic: When a cargo creep touches worked metal, it gains DR 5/adamantine and a vulnerability to electricity. Mineral: When a cargo creep touches natural, nonworked minerals such as stones and gems, it gains a +1 circumstance bonus to KAC and a vulnerability to sonic. Synthetic: When a cargo creep touches material like fibers, plastics, and polymers, it gains a +1 circumstance bonus to EAC and a vulnerability to cold. Vegetation: When a cargo creep touches natural plant matter (including that of plant creatures) or worked wood, it gains a +2 circumstance bonus to Fortitude saving throws and a vulnerability to fire. Description The exact origin of cargo creeps is a mystery, though those who have seen them understand they are nuisances to crews of transport ships, especially those carrying the types of perishable goods that cargo creeps find delicious. A cargo creep vaguely resembles a cephalopod, with four large eyes and five tentacles that it uses for locomotion. The unusual cells in its skin allow a cargo creep to mimic any sort of material with uncanny accuracy, almost down to its molecular structure. This allows a cargo creep to hide almost anywhere and easily slip into cargo holds in search for food. A cargo creep is generally quick to hide or flee at the first sign of danger, except when cornered, at which point it strikes out at anything that gets too close.

Cargo Creep

Source Starfinder #25: The Chimera Mystery pg. 58

Cargo Creep CR 4

XP 1,200
N Medium aberration
Init +3; Senses darkvision 60 ft.; Perception +10

Defense

HP 46
EAC 16; KAC 17
Fort +7; Ref +5; Will +5
Defensive Abilities molecular mimicry; DR 5/—
Weaknesses vulnerable to acid

Offense

Speed 15 ft., climb 20 ft.
Melee tentacle +10 (1d4+5 B)
Space 5 ft.; Reach 5 ft. (10 ft. with tentacle)

Statistics

STR +1; DEX +3; CON +5; INT -3; WIS +1; CHA +0
Skills Athletics +10 (+18 when climbing), Disguise +15 (+19 when imitating an appropriate material), Stealth +15 (+19 when in an appropriate environment), Survival +15
Languages Common (can’t speak any language)
Other Abilities compression

Ecology

Environment any
Organization solitary, pair, or pod (3–5)

Special Abilities

Molecular Mimicry (Ex) As a standard action, a cargo creep can alter its physical composition to match a material within reach of its tentacle. When it does so, it gains a specific benefit and a vulnerability to a specific energy type based on the material. In addition, the cargo creep gains a +4 circumstance bonus to Disguise and Stealth checks when attempting to imitate or hide among that material, such as disguising itself as a metal plate in metallic form or hiding among plants in vegetation form. A cargo creep can match one of the following materials and can revert back to its default flesh state as a move action. The above cargo creep begins in its flesh state.
Flesh: When a cargo creep touches the flesh, fur, scales, or other skin covering of a creature, it gains a +2 circumstance bonus to Reflex saving throws and a vulnerability to acid.
Metallic: When a cargo creep touches worked metal, it gains DR 5/adamantine and a vulnerability to electricity.
Mineral: When a cargo creep touches natural, nonworked minerals such as stones and gems, it gains a +1 circumstance bonus to KAC and a vulnerability to sonic.
Synthetic: When a cargo creep touches material like fibers, plastics, and polymers, it gains a +1 circumstance bonus to EAC and a vulnerability to cold.
Vegetation: When a cargo creep touches natural plant matter (including that of plant creatures) or worked wood, it gains a +2 circumstance bonus to Fortitude saving throws and a vulnerability to fire.

Description

The exact origin of cargo creeps is a mystery, though those who have seen them understand they are nuisances to crews of transport ships, especially those carrying the types of perishable goods that cargo creeps find delicious. A cargo creep vaguely resembles a cephalopod, with four large eyes and five tentacles that it uses for locomotion. The unusual cells in its skin allow a cargo creep to mimic any sort of material with uncanny accuracy, almost down to its molecular structure. This allows a cargo creep to hide almost anywhere and easily slip into cargo holds in search for food. A cargo creep is generally quick to hide or flee at the first sign of danger, except when cornered, at which point it strikes out at anything that gets too close.

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