Rat, Dire

Dire Rat CR 1/3 (Combatant)

XP 135
N Small animal
Init +3; Senses blindsense (scent) 30 ft., low-light vision; Perception +3

DEFENSE

HP 6
EAC 10; KAC 12
Fort +3; Ref +3; Will +0

OFFENSE

Speed 40 ft., climb 20 ft., swim 20 ft.
Melee bite +4 (1d6P plus disease)
Offensive Abilities disease (filth fever, DC 8)

STATISTICS

Str +0; Dex +3; Con +1; Int -4; Wis +0; Cha +0
Skills Athletics +7, Stealth +7, Survival +3

ECOLOGY

Environment any
Organization solitary or pack (2-10)

Rats are found all over the world. They are longtailed rodents that are considered pests wherever they exist. Rats thrive in urban environments, where they can easily feed off the leftover food and waste of the community.

While wild rats are seen as vicious and diseasecarrying beasts, tame rats are quite docile and friendly.

Dire rats are dangerous creatures. They are much larger than a common rat and are found in starship cargo bays and city sewers. The bite of these creatures will often carry a crippling disease. The typical dire rat is 2 feet long and weighs 25 pounds (2 bulk).