Giant Rats

Giant rats are a common race of monsters that live in sewers and spread disease.

Overview
Giant rats are disease-ridden monsters which inhabit the sewers of towns along with giant roaches. The bite and blood of a giant rat is infectious, which prompts adventurers fighting them to bring antidotes. However, they are less dangerous to kill than goblins, which makes slaying them a common recommendation by the Adventurer's Guild and a typical starting quest for rookie adventurers.

Appearance
Giant rats are large fat rodents with sharp, dirty front teeth and a malodorous breath.