Dire mice are mammals, large mouse-like creatures, about 2 m long, not including the tail. They live underneath human houses, in dungeons and barns, usually in small groups, and are vey clever finding stored food. They are able to use tools, like keys. Dire mice squeak when annoyed, scared or in pain. They also cummunicate by emitting scents. They carry diseases, like rabies and the plague. Dire Mice are hunted by great eagles, displacer beasts and humans. When attacked they will try to get away or defend themselves using their sharp teeth.
Stats for Gurps:
ST: 12 DX: 13 IQ: 8 HT: 13
HP: 12 Will: 10 Per: 12 FP: 13
Speed: 6.5 Move: 6
Dodge: 9 Parry: 10 DR: 1
SM: 0
Bite (15): 1d-2 cutting
Traits: Acute Hearing 5; Bad Smell; Bestial; Curious; Night Vision 5; Semi-Upright.
Skills: Brawling-15; Lockpicking-12; Stealth-15.