Rat

Fecund and secretive, rats are omnivorous rodents that particularly thrive in urban areas.

Rat
Tiny animal
Hit Dice	1/4 d8 (1 hp)
Initiative	+2
Speed	15 ft. (3 squares), Climb 15 ft., Swim 15 ft.
Armor Class	14 (+2 size, +2 Dexterity), touch 14, flat-footed 12
Base Attack/Grapple	+0/-12
Attack	Bite +4 melee (1d3-4)
Full Attack	Bite +4 melee (1d3-4)
Space/Reach	2-1/2 ft./0 ft.
Special Attacks	–
Special Qualities	Low-Light Vision, Scent
Saves	Fort +2, Ref +4, Will +1
Abilities	Strength 2, Dexterity 15, Constitution 10, Intelligence 2, Wisdom 12, Charisma 2
Skills	Balance +10, Climb +12, Hide +14, Move Silently+10, Swim +1
Feats	Weapon Finesse
Environment	Any
Organization	Solitary, pair, nest (3–12), or plague (13–100)
Challenge Rating	1/8
Advancement	–
Level Adjustment	–

Combat

Rats usually run away. They bite only as a last resort.

Skills Rats have a +4 racial bonus on Hide and Move Silently checks, and a +8 racial bonus on Balance, Climb, and Swim checks. A rat can always choose to take 10 on Climb checks, even if rushed or threatened. A rat uses its Dexterity modifier instead of its Strength modifier for Climb and Swim checks. A rat has a +8 racial bonus on any Swim check to perform some special action or avoid a hazard. It can always choose to take 10 on a Swim check, even if distracted or endangered. It can use the run action while swimming, provided it swims in a straight line.