These omnivorous rodents thrive almost anywhere.
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.