SRD:Dire Rat

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Dire Rat

Size/Type:	Small Animal
Hit Dice:	1d8+1 (5 hp)
Initiative:	+3
Speed:	40 ft. (8 squares), climb 20 ft.
Armor Class:	15 (+1 size, +3 Dex, +1 natural), touch 14, flat-footed 12
Base Attack/Grapple:	+0/–4
Attack:	Bite +4 melee (1d4 plus disease)
Full Attack:	Bite +4 melee (1d4 plus disease)
Space/Reach:	5 ft./5 ft.
Special Attacks:	Disease
Special Qualities:	Low-light vision, scent
Saves:	Fort +3, Ref +5, Will +3
Abilities:	Str 10, Dex 17, Con 12, Int 1, Wis 12, Cha 4
Skills:	Climb +11, Hide +8, Listen +4, Move Silently +4, Spot +4, Swim +11
Feats:	Alertness, Weapon FinesseB
Environment:	Any
Organization:	Solitary or pack (11–20)
Challenge Rating:	1/3
Treasure:	None
Alignment:	Always neutral
Advancement:	2–3 HD (Small); 4–6 HD (Medium)
Level Adjustment:	—

Dire rats are omnivorous scavengers, but will attack to defend their nests and territories.

A dire rat can grow to be up to 4 feet long and weigh over 50 pounds.

Combat

Dire rat packs attack fearlessly, biting and chewing with their sharp incisors.

Disease (Ex): Filth fever—bite, Fortitude DC 11, incubation period 1d3 days, damage 1d3 Dex and 1d3 Con. The save DC is Constitution-based.

Skills: Dire rats have a +8 racial bonus on Swim checks. Dire rats have a +8 racial bonus on Climb checks and can always choose to take 10 on Climb checks, even if rushed or threatened.

Dire rats use their Dexterity modifier for Climb and Swim checks.

See Wikipedia Entry: Rat

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