Shapechanger. Much like fullsized mimics, Coin Bugs look like ordinary gold coins until agitated. They have a remarkable ability to blend in amongst ordinary coins, and may trick many adventurers into keeping them in their coinpurse. A player can make an active investigation/nature check, DC14, to determine whether or not the bugs are real coins or not.
Money Laundering. Until the Coin Bugs are identified as such, they can be used as currency.
Ambush. Swarm Attack. +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., 1 target, Hit: 12 (3d6 + 4) [bludgeoning] damage. If an adventurer has placed the Coin Bugs in their inventory without further investigation, a swarm of at least 10 Coin Bugs can ambush a single target, doing 3d6 bludgeoning damage per 10 bugs. (i.e. 20 bugs = 6d6 bludgeoning damage, 30 bugs = 9d6 bludgeoning damage etc.) Once this ability has been used, it cannot be used again on the same target, who is now able to identify the bugs.
Lunge. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., 1 target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) [bludgeoning] damage.
Description
Coin Bugs, being a somewhat distant relative to the Mimic, can often be found deep down in dark dungeons. Known for being almost indistinguishable from ordinary gold coins, these creatures often try to hitch rides with unsuspecting adventurers in their coin purses, aiming to take them by surprise en másse once they've let down their guard.
If an adventurer would venture a closer look at a Coin Bug, they'd see a slight difference in appearance from ordinary coins, namely the folded wings on it's 'back', as well as the engraving on the 'front' side indicating whether the bug is male or female. The engravings change depending in which region you find them, as they assimilate from their surrounding culture.
In some regions, these bugs are considered both a delicacy, and good luck to eat. Candied or fried, they give off a somewhat tangy taste with a satisfying crunchy exterior.
(this creature is taken great inspiration from Ryoko Kiu's manga Delicious In Dungeon)
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