Name:
	Giant Leech  (Lesser Animal)

Stats:
	No. Appearing  : 4-16
	Climate/Terrain: Temperate/Swamps and marches
	Frequency      : Uncommon
	Organization   : Group
	Activity Cycle : Any
	Diet           : Carnivore

Description:
	Giant leeches are horrid, slug-like creatures that dwell in wet, slimy
	areas and suck the blood of warm-blooded creatures. These disgusting
	parasites range from 2 to 5 feet long. Their slimy skin is mottled
	brown and tan with an occasional shade of gray. Two antennae protrude
	from atop the head.

Combat:
	Leeches wait in the mud and slime for prey. The initial attack at-
	taches the sucker mouth of the giant leech. On the next round, and on
	each round thereafter, it drains blood from the victim. There is only a
	1% chance that the victim is aware of the attack if it occurs in the
	water. The leech has anesthesizing slive, and its bite and blood drain
	are not usually felt until weakness (the loss of 50% of hit points)
	sets in and makes the victim aware that something is amiss.

	They can be killed by attack or by salt sprinkled on their bodies.
	There is a 50% chance that the bite of one of these creatures causes a
	disease that is fatal in 1-5 weeks unless cured.

Habitat/Society:
	These creatures are found only in the waters of swamps and marshes.
	Giant leeches range in size; various sized creatures usually are found
	in a group.