Dire rats are omnivorous scavengers, but will attack in defense of their nests and territories.
A dire rat can grow to be up to 4 feet long and weigh over 50 pounds. They are monstrously large versions of a normal rat, their bodies covered in long fur and protruding bone plates.
—Zoological Encyclopedia
Dire Rat
| Characteristics | CV | 1 | |||
| Stat | Score | % | Speed | 20’ | |
| STR | 8 | 40 | HPA measure of the relative health of your character, represen... More | 5 | |
| CON | 5 | 25 | Dmg Mod | -1 | |
| SIZSize defines height, weight, and bulk. There is no SIZ-assoc... More | 4 | 20 | AVThe numeric value representing how much damage armor absorbs... More | 0 | |
| INT | 3 | 15 | Class | Animal | |
| ACU | 6 | 30 | Type | Magical Beast | |
| DEX | 12 | 60 | Horror An optional system where your character’s mental health ... More | – | |
| SOC | – | – | Treasure | 2 gp | |
- Attack: bite 50% 1d6+1+dm
- Skills: Dodge 65%, Grapple 40%, Hide 55%, Listen 40%, Spot 40%, Stealth 50%
- SpecialA special success if the roll is equal to or less than 1/5 t... More: Dark Vision 40’, Scent
- Weaknesses: Low HPA measure of the relative health of your character, represen... More (1/2)
- Habitat: Any
- Encounter: Solitary, Pair, or Pack (7-12)
SIZSize defines height, weight, and bulk. There is no SIZ-assoc... More Note
Small (SIZSize defines height, weight, and bulk. There is no SIZ-assoc... More 4) = +15% to Hide/Stealth/Dodge (already applied)