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Lycanthrope, Wererat

This hunched creature looks like a human in studded leather, but fur covers its body. Its face is rat-like, and it has a long, naked tail.

Wererat (Human Form) CR 2

XP 600
Human natural wererat rogue 2 (augmented humanoid)
LE Medium humanoid (human, shapechanger)
Init +2; Senses low-light vision, scent; Perception +8

DEFENSE

AC 16, touch 13, flat-footed 13 (+3 armor, +2 Dex, +1 dodge)
hp 18 (2d8+6)
Fort +2, Ref +5, Will +3
Defensive Abilities evasion

OFFENSE

Speed 30 ft.
Melee short sword +3 (1d6+1/19–20)
Ranged light crossbow +3 (1d8/19–20)
Special Attacks sneak attack +1d6

STATISTICS

Str 13, Dex 15, Con 14, Int 10, Wis 16, Cha 6
Base Atk +1; CMB +2; CMD 15
Feats Dodge, Weapon Finesse
Skills Acrobatics +7, Bluff +3, Climb +6, Intimidate +3, Knowledge (local) +5, Perception +8, Sense Motive +8, Stealth +7, Swim +6
Languages Common
SQ change shape (human, hybrid, and dire rat; polymorph), rogue talents (fast stealth), lycanthropic empathy (rats and dire rats), trapfinding

Wererat (Hybrid Form)
 CR 2
XP 600
Human natural wererat rogue 2 (augmented humanoid)
LE Medium humanoid (human, shapechanger)
Init +3; Senses low-light vision, scent; Perception +8
DEFENSE
AC 19, touch 14, flat-footed 15 (+3 armor, +3 Dex, +1 dodge, +2 natural)
hp 20 (2d8+8)
Fort +3, Ref +6, Will +3
Defensive Abilities evasion; DR 10/silver
OFFENSE
Speed 30 ft.
Melee short sword +4 (1d6+2/19–20), bite –1 (1d4+1 plus disease and curse of lycanthropy; DC 15)
Ranged light crossbow +4 (1d8/19–20)
Special Attacks sneak attack +1d6
STATISTICS
Str 15, Dex 17, Con 16, Int 10, Wis 16, Cha 6
Base Atk +1; CMB +3; CMD 17
Feats Dodge, Weapon Finesse
Skills Acrobatics +8, Bluff +3, Climb +7, Intimidate +3, Knowledge (local) +5, Perception +8, Sense Motive +8, Stealth +8, Swim +7
Languages Common
SQ change shape (human, hybrid, and dire rat; polymorph), rogue talents (fast stealth), lycanthropic empathy (rats and dire rats), trapfinding
 SPECIAL ABILITIES
More About Wererats

Wererats are a little more insular than wererat-kin, and more fond of disappearing among the rats of the sewers than among the commoners of the city. Entire thieves' guilds and gangs of dozens or even hundreds of wererats can be found in the dark parts of urban hubs. Wererats and wererat-kin agree that secrecy is paramount to their survival, but a head wererat who expects to be in charge of all matters concerning lycanthrope secrecy in his area can become hostile toward nightskulks who do not heed him.

Wererats' cowardice and preference for strength in numbers often dissuades them from becoming adventurers, but their natural ambition and ingenuity can be great assets should they ever end up alone. This most often happens when one or a few wererats dare or are forced by circumstance to strike out on their own to seek wealth, powerful magic items, and other advantages over those who threaten them. Occasionally, powerful head wererats send parties of wererats out to secure their interests around the city and beyond, and such endeavors can easily lead to a life of adventure.

Source Pathfinder Player Companion: Blood of the Moon

Curse of Lycanthropy (Su)

A natural lycanthrope's bite attack in animal or hybrid form infects a humanoid target with lycanthropy (Fortitude DC 15 negates). If the victim's size is not within one size category of the lycanthrope, this ability has no effect.

Disease (Ex)

Filth fever: Bite—injury; save Fort DC 14; onset 1d3 days; frequency 1/day; effect 1d3 Dex damage and 1d3 Con damage; cure 2 consecutive saves. The save DC is Constitution-based.

Evasion (Ex)

As the sample wererat is a 2nd level rogue, it can avoid even magical and unusual attacks with great agility. If it makes a successful Reflex saving throw against an attack that normally deals half damage on a successful save, it instead takes no damage. Evasion can be used only if the wererat is wearing light armor or no armor (as the sample wererat is equipped). A helpless rogue does not gain the benefit of evasion.

Fast Stealth (Ex)

As the sample wererat is a 2nd level rogue, it has the Fast Stealth rogue talent. This ability allows the wererat to move at full speed using the Stealth skill without penalty.

Lycanthropic Empathy (Ex)

In any form, natural lycanthropes can communicate and empathize with animals related to their animal form. They can use Diplomacy to alter such an animal's attitude, and when so doing gain a +4 racial bonus on the check. Afflicted lycanthropes only gain this ability in animal or hybrid form.

Trapfinding

As the sample wererat is a 2nd level rogue, it has the trapfinding class feature. The wererat adds 1/2 its level to Perception skill checks made to locate traps and to Disable Device skill checks (+1 in this case, modify as necessary if not using this sample wererat). A rogue can use Disable Device to disarm magic traps.

 ECOLOGY

Environment any urban
Organization solitary, pair, pack (5–10), or guild (11–30 plus 5–12 dire rats)
Treasure NPC gear (masterwork studded leather, short sword, light crossbow with 20 bolts, other treasure)

Natural wererats tend to be short and wiry, with constantly darting eyes and frequent nervous twitches. Males often have thin, ragged moustaches.

Wererats prefer cities where they can blend in with the humanoid and rat population. Their abilities make them especially good at thieving and spying, and in many cities the thieves' guild employs numerous wererat members.