Slicer beetle

Slicer beetles were a rare species of giant beetle, that were distantly related to death watch beetles.

Description
On average a slicer beetle grew to be in length. They bore a great resemblance to giant stag beetles, though lacked their distinctive horn protrusions. Others described them as looking like a six-legged centipede. They had hard hardened exo-skeletons that were either black or dark gray in color. Their most notable feature was their razor-sharp mandibles.

Behavior
Like many species of beetle, slicers possessed very poor eyesight and sense of hearing. They often liked to horde sliceable items in their lairs, such as gauntlets and boots.

Combat
These creatures fought primarily with mandibles. If combat ever seemed to be going against their favor, a slicer beetle would grab whatever limbs it had managed to sever and flee.

History
In 1357 DR, slicer beetles could occasionally be found in the sewers beneath Waterdeep.

Ecology
Slicer beetles were largely solitary creatures.

Diet
Like almost any species of beetle, these creatures were carnivorous. Much like the giant stag beetle, slicers would often raid cultivated lands for food. Feeding upon peasants, livestock, and whatever other creature they came across.

Habitats
Slicer beetles were typically found within forests of regions with a temperate climate.

Beyond Toril, these beetles could be found on the planet of Oerth.