Gorbel

A gorbel was an odd creature believed to be related to the beholder.

Description
A gorbel usually appeared as a red globe of slimy and rubbery material, with six tiny red eyes on short, retractable eyestalks on top of its head. They had a pair of stubby clawed legs. Despite the shortness of their limbs these creatures were quite agile and dexterous. Their mouths were small, yet very rubbery, and could stretch to in diameter.

Behavior
Gorbels were known to be very curious, mischievous, and volatile. Other creatures often considered them to be irritable.

Biology
The bodies of these were resilient to being harmed by blunt force. However, it was vulnerable to pointed or edged weaponry, such as blades, and liable to burst from them.

Combat
Gorbels typically attacked by attempting to latch onto the backs of an opponent with their stubby clawed legs. Gorbels would try to maintain this hold until either they or their victim were dead.

History
In 1357 DR and up to 1368 DR, gorbels could occasionally be found in the sewers beneath Waterdeep.

Habitats
Besides their presence within the sewers of Waterdeep, gorbels were known to be encountered among the Tears of Selune.