Rat
Type:
Companion
Category:
Mammal
Tameability Category: Tameable
Creature Cosmetic: Typical
Creature Physical: Oversized
Creature Personality: Beta
1,100
Owned by: Iron Menagerie
Prototype: Rat
The Rat is considered to be a vermin and is found anywhere civilization can be found. Fast breeding, and difficult to catch, these creatures are often kept in line with other predatory species. When domesticated, these creatures can display some intelligence and even show affection to their owners.
Rat is wild by nature, but has had its behavior modified to accept the presence of humanoids by an intervention. It is trained against its wild instincts to accept humanoids. As creature handling goes up, a member can better empathize, train, and manage this creature's behavior. Untrained (+0), this creature will do whatever it wants and one would be helpless to understand why, with its natural disposition taking over. As creature handling skills improve, a member can understand, care for, and better influence this creature with full control achieved with mastery (+5) of creature handling.
Rat has typical coloring and physical appearance for a Rat.
Rat is larger than the average Rat in terms of size and body mass. Their bulkier build can offer better power but often at the expense of the mobility and agility commonly associated with other Rat.
Rat lacks an inherent drive to be the leader when around other creatures, especially when among fellow Rat’s. They are usually content to follow the lead of others, especially one they associate as their “Alpha”. They do not look to assert their dominance by means of aggressive action by vocalizing with their respective method of communication (howling, hissing, roaring, etc.).