Frequency: Rare
No. Appearing: 2-8 (2d4)
Armor Class: 5
Move: 30’
Hit Dice: 4d8 (18 hp)
% In Lair: 10%
Treasure Type: C
Attacks: 2 (2 neck spikes or 1 weapon)
Damage: 1d6 Neck Spike or by Weapon
Special Attacks: Nil
Special Defenses: Nil
Magic Resistance: Standard
Intelligence: Average
Alignment: Neutral
Size: M
Psionic Ability: Nil
Level/ X.P. Value: IV / 90 + 5 per HP
The Barlyoo Mercenaries are fearsome bipedal humanoids covered in thick leather armor adorned over an exoskeleton-like segmented body structure, presenting a formidable and intimidating appearance. Their long centipede-like necks, adorned with spikes reminiscent of centipede legs, create a striking and fearsome display that adds to their imposing presence.With faces resembling that of a dung beetle, featuring large globe-like golden eyes and a menacing visage accompanied by twitching whiskers, the Barlyoo Mercenaries exude an eerie, otherworldly intelligence that strikes fear into those who encounter them. They typically travel in pairs and carry their precious young eggs in specially designed backpacks, protecting and nurturing their offspring as they journey through the world.
In battle, the Barlyoo Mercenaries showcase their formidable combat skills, utilizing their spiked necks as weapons to strike with speed and precision. Their proficiency with pole arms allows them to engage in melee combat effectively, combining their martial prowess with hit-and-run tactics to weaken and wear down their foes before delivering a lethal blow.
Employed as fierce mercenaries for hire, the Barlyoo Mercenaries offer their services to those in need of protection or target elimination, leveraging their combat proficiency, unique physiology, and tactical cunning to fulfill their assignments with ruthless efficiency. Adventurers who face the Barlyoo Mercenaries must be prepared for a challenging and ferocious encounter, as these formidable fighters bring a mix of martial skill, strategic acumen, and deadly efficiency to the battlefield.
Special Abilities:
- Spiked Neck: Barlyoo Mercenaries have long centipede-like necks adorned with spikes that they use as weapons, striking out with lightning speed and precision, dealing 1d6 damage with each attack.
- Egg Carrying: Barlyoo Mercenaries carry their young eggs in specially designed backpacks, protecting them on their journeys. They occasionally bury the eggs in hidden locations for safekeeping until the eggs hatch.
- Formidable Combat Skills: Barlyoo Mercenaries are skilled fighters proficient in various forms of martial combat. They are also adept at using hit-and-run tactics and employing their surroundings to gain the upper hand in battle.
- Mercenary Work: Barlyoo Mercenaries work as fierce fighters for hire, using their combat skills, unique physiology, and ruthlessness to provide protection or target elimination services to those who seek their services.