Editing Meamnar:Runaways (section)

====3. Mess Hall (EL 1)====

Read or paraphrase the following when the characters enter the cavern.

'''''This room appears to have once been the kitchen or mess hall.  Remnants of a couple fire pits are recognizable, and a few iron pots are scattered across the floor.  There is a solid oak table against the south wall and a pile of trash in the northwest corner.'''''

'''Creatures:''' A pair of dire rats have made themselves a nest in the northwest corner of the room.  If outnumbered and given the opportunity, they will flee.  Otherwise, they will attack the nearest party member.

'''Dire Rat:''' CR 1/3; Small Animal; HD 1d8+1; hp 5, 5; Init +3; Spd 40 ft., climb 20 ft.; AC 15, touch 14, flat-footed 12; Base Atk bite +4 melee (1d4 + disease); Full Atk bite +4 melee (1d4 + disease); Space/Reach 5 ft./5 ft.; SA Disease; SQ Low-light Vision, Scent; AL N; SV Fort +3, Ref +5, Will +3; Str 10, Dex 17, Con 12, Int 1, Wis 12, Cha 4

''Skills and Feats:'' Climb +11, Hide +8, Listen +4, Move Silently +4, Spot +4, Swim +11; Alertness, Weapon Finesse