Rat / Rats (Giant)

Giant rats are typically a mutated version of a normal rat. They are much larger and have longer teeth, claws and tails.

They are often more bold and aggressive than standard rats and hunt more than they forage or scavenge. They have even been known to kill and consume humanoids when they are outnumbered, sick or weakened.

Giant Rats will typically only engage their prey when they outnumber them or feel they are weak. When they do so, they will typically charge in and attack with their teeth first and then their claws. Surrounding their prey on all sides if possible and cutting off any avenues of escape.

They will often retreat using their skitter ability if they are wounded or no longer outnumber their prey. 

Giant Rats may temporarily retreat at the sound of a large boom or explosion.

The creature can attack a couple times in rapid succession.

Effect: The creature is considered to possess a total of 2 Melee Attack Actions per turn.

The creature possesses a thick and toughened hide that protects it from slashing attacks.

Effect: The Creature is Resistant to Slash Damage.

The creature is a healthy specimen of their species.

Effect: The Creature’s Maximum HP is increased by +5 and +1 per level it gains above level 1.

The Creature possesses a Painful Bite Attack.

Action: Melee Attack Action

Range: Adjacent

Damage: 1d8 + 2 + 1 Slash or Puncture Damage.

The Creature Possesses Claws that it wields as a Natural Weapon.

Action: Melee Attack Action

Range: Melee

Damage: 1d4 + 2 + 4 Slash or Puncture Damage.

The creature is capable of making a quick getaway when threatened.

Action: Sprint

Effect: The creature gains an additional 3 Meters per Movement when they convert their Action into a Movement.