Ooze Form. Colored slimes do not have organs, and as such do not age. They do not need to breathe, sleep, eat, or drink water to survive.
Translucent. Slimes of the proper color can blend in quite well with some environments, especially in water. If the slime is the approximate color of the water around it, it requires a successful DC 18 Wisdom (perception) check to notice.
Engulf. The Slime moves up to its speed, into the space of a Small or smaller creature. The Colored Slime wraps its body around its target, slowly dissolving it. The engulfed creature is restrained, cannot breathe, and takes 2 (1d4) acid damage at the beginning of each of the slime's turns. The engulfed creature can attempt to escape by using an action to make a dc 11 strength check. On a success, the creature escapes and can move to a space of its choice within 5 feet of the Slime.
Bash. Melee Weapon Attack: +1 to hit, reach 5 ft., 1 target. Hit: 3 (1d4 + 1) bludgeoning damage. The Colored Slime squishes itself down and jumps, propelling itself forwards into an enemy at a high speed.
Description
Usually somewhat docile, Colored Slimes come in a rainbow of hues, but the most common color for them is a pale blue. Because of their mostly translucent nature, they often blend in well with sources of water, and over time, some will change their color to better match their surroundings. They are generally considered to be the weakest of the oozes, often slain by adolescents passing through forests or swamps. Clearing out entire dens of them is usually used as a first quest or rite of passage for brand new adventurers. While they are weak enough to be taken care of by an average person with little more than a club, they are not completely harmless. They are often nusiances to local villages because they eat crops, small livestock, and occasionally pets. On rare occasion, they have been known to even kill and consume children or unprepared adults. They reproduce asexually, splitting into more of themselves once they have consumed enough mass. Because of this, if even one is left alive, there's a good chance a full pack of them will be causing problems before long. In large groups, they are significantly more dangerous, often surrounding their prey before closing in. Of course, their ability to reproduce quickly is seen as quite the boon to those who choose to farm the small creatures, either for their uses in potions and magical components, their flammable gel, or because of the fact that some people have found that their flavor is desirable in moderation. The taste of these creatures is often described as cool and tangy, almost like a sour lemonade with mint. Because of this, small villages often hold celebrations where they catch slimes and keep them around as a cool treat for the summer months when they are most abundant.
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