Trapper

Trappers were a rare type of lurker typically found in underground locations.

Description
Much like other lurkers, the base form of a trapper was reminiscent of a large manta ray with a grayish belly textured like stone. The average trapper had a diameter of, though they could grow so large as to cover.

Trapper hatchlings resembled flat rocks.

Abilities
Trappers were capable of shape-shifting their bodies, both in shape and color. They most often did this mimic a nearby floor, forming a protrusion in their center that resembled a box. Because of this ability they were often very difficult to detect.

Trappers were impervious to harm from severe heat or cold and spells that utilized those elements.

Combat
Whenever prey wandered into the center of their body a trapper would shift their form to rise and wrap around them, forming a ball. Constricting them and preventing breathing. While digesting their victim they remained in this ball form.

Rumors & Legends
Some believed that trappers were related to creatures known as cloakers.

Ecology
These creatures lived largely solitary lives. Unlike lurkers, who laid their eggs on ceiling, trappers would lay their eggs in a pebble-like mass.

Diet
Trappers were a carnivorous species.

Habitats
These lurkers were primarily found in caves and locations that were very dark.

Appearances

 * Adventures
 * The Ruins of Undermountain • The Ruins of Undermountain II: The Deep Levels
 * Organized Play & Licensed Adventures
 * Ghosts of Dragonspear Castle • The Map with No Names
 * Card Games
 * AD&D Trading Cards