| Name | Dire Rat |
|---|---|
| Sorted Name | Dire Rat |
| Family | Rat |
| Size and Type | Small Animal |
| Hit Dice Count | 1 |
| Hit Dice | 1d8+1 (5 hp) |
| Random Hit Points | 1d8+1 - 1 |
| Initiative | +3 |
| Speed | 40 ft., climb 20 ft., swim 20 ft. |
| Armor Class | 14, touch 14, flat-footed 11 (+3 Dex, +1 size) |
| Base Attack/Grapple | +0/+CMB: -1CMD: 12 (16 vs. trip) |
| Attack | bite +1 (1d4 plus disease) |
| Space/Reach | 5 ft./5 ft. |
| Special Attacks | disease |
| Special Qualities | low-light vision, scent; |
| Saves | Fort +3, Ref +5, Will +1 |
| Abilities | Str 10, Dex 17, Con 13, Int 2, Wis 13, Cha 4 |
| Skills | Climb +11, Perception +4, Stealth +11, Swim +11 |
| Feats | Skill Focus (Perception) |
| Environment | any urban |
| Challenge Rating | 1/3 |
| Organization | solitary or pack (2-20) |
| Treasure | none |
| Alignment | N |
| Version | PRPG-O |
| Sources | Pathfinder RPG (Open) |
Rat, DireThis filthy rat is the size of a small dog. It has a coat of coarse fur, a long and scabby tail, and two glittering eyes.Dire Rat CR 1/3 XP 135N Small animalInit +3; Senses low-light vision, scent; Perception +4DEFENSEAC 14, touch 14, flat-footed 11 (+3 Dex, +1 size)hp 5 (1d8+1)Fort +3, Ref +5, Will +1OFFENSESpd 40 ft., climb 20 ft., swim 20 ft.Melee bite +1 (1d4 plus disease)Special Attacks diseaseSTATISTICSStr 10, Dex 17, Con 13, Int 2, Wis 13, Cha 4Base Atk +0; CMB -1; CMD 12 (16 vs. trip)Feats Skill Focus (Perception)Skills Climb +11, Perception +4, Stealth +11, Swim +11; Racial Modifiers uses Dex to modify Climb and SwimECOLOGYEnvironment any urbanOrganization solitary or pack (2-20)Treasure noneSPECIAL ABILITIESDisease (Ex) Filth fever: Bite-injury; save Fort DC 11; onset 1d3 days; frequency 1/day; effect 1d3 Dex damage and 1d3 Con damage; cure 2 consecutive saves. The save DC is Constitution-based.Dire rats grow up to 2 feet long and weigh up to 25 pounds. They are common menaces in dungeons and city sewers alike. Dire Rat Companions 4th-Level Advancement: Attack bite (1d4 plus disease); Ability Scores Str +2, Con +2. |
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