Muskrats are small mammals with round bodies and long, hairless, black tails. Thick, brown fur covers their bodies. Their eyes are small. They possess small front feet for digging and webbed back feet for swimming.
These nocturnal animals are omnivores and eat roots, stems, leaves, snails, insects, and fish. Giant muskrats hunt larger animals and even attack humanoids that enter their territory.
Muskrats are excellent swimmers. They can swim forward or backward and are able to hold their breath for up to 12 minutes.
When they go to sleep, muskrats return to their underground tunnels or lodges made from vegetation. They mainly thrive in temperate climates and always live in wetlands and swamps.
Males and females have the same characteristics, and both are fiercely protective of their young.
Muskrat
Hit Points 5 +1d3
DV1 / DV2 1 / 1
Attack Value 2
# Attacks 1
Weapon Type Bite
Damage 1d4
Saving Throws 15+
Speed Walk (2) / Run (6) / Swim (10)
Muskrats are docile animals that avoid confrontation with humanoids. Muskrats reach an average length of two feet and weigh roughly 5 pounds.
When faced with danger, muskrats will run away. When cornered, forced to fight, or when their young are in danger, a muskrat will bite with their sharp teeth. Each successful hit inflicts 1d4 damage. Adult muskrats gain a +1 AV when defending their young. Young muskrats are incapable of fighting.
These animals live in colonies ranging between 5 to 20 adults and twice as many young. Muskrat fur is a highly prized commodity. The pelt of a full-grown muskrat is worth 6 gold coins.
Muskrat, Giant
Hit Points 10 +1d6
DV1 / DV2 1 / 1
Attack Value 3
# Attacks 1
Weapon Type Bite
Damage 1d8
Saving Throws 11+
Speed Walk (3) / Run (12) / Swim (10)
Giant muskrats are aggressive animals that are territorial by nature. They are five feet long and weigh 50 pounds.
In combat, a giant muskrat attacks with its sharp teeth. A successful bite inflicts 1d8 damage.
They are often found in small groups of 2 to 5 but sometimes live near an ordinary muskrat colony. When danger arises, giant muskrats will enlist the aid of their smaller brethren in fighting off potential predators or animals encroaching on their territory. Young giant muskrats have the same characteristics as ordinary muskrats.
Muskrat fur is a highly prized commodity. The pelt of a full-grown giant muskrat is worth 15 gold coins.