Tiny Beast, Unaligned
Armor Class 12
Hit Points 7 (2d6)
Speed 10 ft., Fly 60 ft.
STR
6 (-2)
DEX
14 (+2)
CON
10 (+0)
INT
5 (-3)
WIS
14 (+2)
CHA
6 (-2)
Condition Immunities Stunned
Senses Passive Perception 12
Languages --
Challenge 1/8 (25 XP)
Proficiency Bonus +2
Traits

Hard Headed.  The Chainsaw Woodpecker has advantage on saving throws against being stunned.

Chainsaw Safety. When the Chainsaw Woodpecker takes the Chainsaw action, its mouth is closed and cannot be opened until the start of its next turn if it chooses to do so.  The Chainsaw Woodpecker can only take the Chainsaw action if it can close its mouth.

Actions

The chainsaw woodpecker makes two Peck or two Chainsaw attacks, or uses Go for the Face at the start of its turn.

Peck. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 2 piercing damage.

Chainsaw.  Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5ft., one target.  Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) slashing damage.

Go for the Face: Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5ft., one target.  Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) slashing damage, and the target must make a DC12 Constitution saving throw or be blinded until the end of the chainsaw woodpecker's next turn.

Description

"The product of a gnome artificer who dabbled in transmutation magic, this species of woodpecker has a strange beak, with serrated blades running across it.  When it finds itself in danger, the chainsaw woodpecker will clamp its beak together, which activates the blades with a loud whirrr as they begin to cycle the blades around their beaks.  In controlled environments, it takes a chainsaw woodpecker 15 seconds to cut a branch two inches thick.

If you encounter these strange creatures in the wild, remain calm and keep a non-threatening distance.  If they do attack you, make it a priority to protect your face.  If you leave the fight alive, find your nearest postal service and send a letter detailing the numbers and location of these creatures to:

Society for the Controlling of Dangerous Escaped Experiments
Winterhold College of the Arcane, Waterdeep

A trained associate will come when he is able to bring these magnificent birds to a safer environment, where they will not have a chance to harm anyone else."

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