Sandling

Sandlings were kin to earth elementals and native to the Elemental Plane of Earth.

Description
Sandlings typically measured in diameter. They were composed of silicates and resembled mounds of sand though they could change their color to blend in with their surroundings. Their body temperature matched that of their surrounding as well, making them invisible to infravision.

Combat
These creatures were not aggressive and would only attack if provoked or stepped upon. Given their resemblance to their surroundings, surprise was usually on their side. They were able to envelop two human-sized creatures at a time. They could strike with an abrasive appendage.

If of water was poured onto a sandling it had the same effect as a slow spell.

Sandlings were immune to all sleep, hold, and charm spells as well as other mind-affecting attacks.

Habitat/Society
Sandlings laid claim to territories that were only recognizable to other sandlings. Aside from territorial conflicts, they had no societal interactions with others of their kind.

These creatures reproduced by producing buds. A territory of an adult sandling could have thousands of smaller bud sandlings in the same area, but those who did not find their own territories after reaching a diameter of risked being consumed by the parent.

Ecology
Sandlings fed on minerals in the earth. They despised being around organic matter of any kind.

Appendix

 * Adventures
 * Dungeon #70: "Ssscaly Thingsss" • The Sword of the Dales