Dire rats prefer to live underground, only venturing to the surface at night. They skulk in the sewers of large cities, and inhabit dark caves, ruins, and occasionally dark thickets in the wilderness. Dire rats are stealthy, and like to hunt in small packs, sneaking up on prey and ganging up on one creature at a time. Instinct: To nest and breed near an abundant food source

• Gnaw off a toe
• Inflict a nasty fever through a filthy bite