Rat, Vulcan
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Size/Type | Small Outsider (Fire) |
| Hit Dice | 1d8+1 (5 hp) |
| Initiative | +3 |
| Speed | 40 ft. (8 squares) |
| Armor Class | 15 (+1 size, +3 Dex, +1 natural), touch 14, flat-footed 12 |
| Base Attack/Grapple | +1/-3 |
| Attack | Bite +5 melee (1d4 plus smoulder) |
| Full Attack | Bite +5 melee (1d4 plus smoulder) |
| Space/Reach | 5 ft./5 ft. |
| Special Attacks | Smolder, death immolation |
| Special Qualities | Darkvision 60 ft., immunity to fire, vulnerability to cold |
| Saves | Fort +3, Ref +5, Will +3 |
| Abilities | Str 10, Dex 16, Con 13, Int 4, Wis 12, Cha 3 |
| Skills | Hide +5, Listen +3, Move Silently +5, Spot +3 |
| Feats | Alertness, Weapon FinesseB |
| Environment | Elemental Plane of Fire |
| Organization | Solitary or pack (9–20) |
| Challenge Rating | ½ |
| Treasure | None |
| Alignment | Always neutral |
| Advancement | 2–4 HD (Small) |
| Level Adjustment | ― |
Description
This giant rodent is similar in form to a rat, although it has a stunted tail, and odd, claw-less paws. It is covered by a wiry coat of black fur.
Somewhat similar in size and form to a dire rat, these scavengers are distinctive for their charcoal-black coat of short, wiry hair. They are gaunt creatures with a short tail, and odd, claw-less paws.
Vulcan rats prefer a hot environment, but can readily tolerate any temperatures above freezing. They have an intense dislike of water, however, and will never voluntarily immerse themselves.
A vulcan rat can grow to be up to 2 feet long and weigh over 6 pounds.
Combat
Vulcan rats attack in a swarm, inflicting a multitude of smoldering bites that slowly incinerates the victim. When slain the corpse of a vulcan rat will be consumed in a flash of fire, leaving behind only ashes.
Smolder (Ex): The sticky brown juice from the bite of the vulcan rat will smolder in the wound, inflicting an additional point of fire damage at the end of each round until the total damage is double the amount of the original bite. These juice can be removed by immersing the wound in water for a full round, or with a DC 15 Heal check.
Death Immolation (Ex): When slain, vulcan rats immediately erupt into flames, inflicting 1d6 points of fire damage to anybody who struck the final blow using natural weapons or an unarmed attack.