Small (Animal) CR 1/3
HP 5, hd1d8+1 AC 15 (+1 size, +3 Dex, +1 natural), touch 14, flat-fooded 12 Fort +3, Ref +5, Will +3 Speed 40 ft. (8 squares), climb 20 ft. Initiative +3 Spot , Listen
Standard attacks BAB +0, Grapple ?4
Attacks
Full attack: Bite +4 melee (1d4 plus disease)
Special Attacks/Qualities
Disease
Low-light vision, scent
Skills Climb +11, Hide +8, Listen +4, Move Silently +4, Spot +4, Swim +11
Feats Alertness, Weapon FinesseB
Str 10 Con 12 Dex 17 Int 1 Wis 12 Cha 4
Alignment Always neutral, Environment Any, Organisation Solitary or pack (11?20)

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.

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 Consitution-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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