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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Cleon" data-source="post: 5524526" data-attributes="member: 57383">Downsize it to Tiny I suppose, since a 'Possum's between a rat and cat in size.That'd make it Str 5, Dex 19, Con 10, Int 1, Wis 12, Cha 8. Dire creatures are stronger, faster & tougher than regular Animals, so I'd cut the Str and Dex a bit. Cha 8 seems too much, too.Being nocturnal, they ought to have low-light vision.How's this for a start:OpossumTiny AnimalHit Dice: 1/2d8 (2 hp)Initiative: +2 (+2 Dex)Speed: 30 ft., climb 20 ft.Armor Class: 14 (+2 size, +2 Dex), touch 14, flat-footed 12Base Attack/Grapple: +0/-12Attack: Bite +4 melee (1d3-4 plus disease)Full Attack: Bite +4 melee (1d3-4 plus disease)Space/Reach: 2 1/2 ft./0 ft.Special Attacks: DiseaseSpecial Qualities: Low light vision, scentSaves: Fort +2, Ref +4, Will +1Abilities: Str 3, Dex 15, Con 10, Int 1, Wis 12, Cha 4Skills: Climb +10, plus 4(Listen 2, Spot 2 plus Stealthy? That'd make it:Skills: Balance +6, Climb +10, Jump +6, Hide +12, Listen +3, Move Silently +4, Spot +3, Swim +6)Feats: Weapon Finesse (B) plus 1 (Stealthy?)Climate/Terrain: Any landOrganization: Solitary, pair, or family (2-8)Challenge Rating: 1/4Treasure: NoneAlignment: Always neutralAdvancement: —  DescriptionFlavour COMBATTacticsDisease (Ex): Filth fever bite; Fortitude save (DC 10); incubation period 1d3 days; damage 1d3 temporary Dexterity and 1d3 temporary Constitution.Skills: Opossums have a +4 racial bonus on Balance and Swim checks. Opossums have a +8 racial bonus on Climb checks. They can use their Dexterity modifier instead of their Strength modifier for Climb, Jump and Swim checks.</blockquote>

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