 Vermites, also often called "rats" (much to the chagrin of rat-humanoid types) are a type of vermin found in regions across the globe, even in the populated sky-island of Rephidim. In short, they appear to be six-legged rodents with especially scraggly hair. When agitated, their fur fluffs out considerably, making them appear much larger than they really are, although some can grow to appreciable size regardless, sometimes to as much as a foot in length (not counting the furless tail) in certain conditions. (Tales have been told of vermites the size of small dogs, but such reports have not been verified.) Vermites thrive on eating just about anything, and can be a hazard, as, in large numbers, they are capable of attacking and killing prey much larger than themselves. In urban environments, though, they are typically skulking, timid little creatures, zipping around and snatching off morsels and generally getting their filthy little bodies into places where they shouldn't be. Vermite exterminators generally have no shortage of work, though it's generally not a pleasant job, requiring going in AFTER the little beasties, into foul environments, and the vermin often carry communicable diseases. Despite this fact, it is not uncommon in poorer quarters for vermites to be captured and cooked up as a very cheap source of meat. (It's said that vermites actually taste almost like rughrat ... but who is going to investigate that claim?)
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