Wererats

General Overview

Theodroe Winssmith was a selfish cunning thief back in 14th century Europe and had a tendency for tricking and stealing from the rich and poor. He was a selfish man who only thought of himself. This led to scuffles in local bars and being kicked out of town one to many times. You would think that would stop dear Theodore but you would be wrong. Theodores wild life would soon come to a halt as a terrible and deadly illness took over Asia, Africa and Europe. The town dear Thodroe frequented had been his home even if he was a sneaky man but all the pain and suffering he had caused others left him out on the streets as the Bubonic plague slowly claimed so many. One stormy night Theodore in the same alley he had robbed so many sat, shaking and coughing begging to anyone who would listen to spare him. His help however did not come from an angel or heavenly sent being, oh no his help came in the same from others associated him with. A rat. At first Theodore shooed the creature away thinking it had come to feast upon his dying flesh but he was wrong. For the creature that came to visit him knew just what kind of man he was and liked what it had seen. The alleyway soon filled with a thousand tiny screeches as dozens of rats filled the area and overcame poor Theodore. But don't feel sad for him, yes he died that night but was reborn with the source within him and became the first Rat King.

Wererats can be any size, race, or sex. When shapeshifting they tend to be the size of a large dog. Wererats are sneaky and mischievous and tend to be more aggressive than most would think.

Ranks

Rat King. The supreme ruler to all wererats. Usually can rule with or without a queen and last as long as they live. Rat Kings usually come into power after one has been assassinated or die by other means.

Packs. Wererats don't necessarily have packs. They answer and pay their “taxes” to the Rat King himself and have protection through that. Wererats are not very trustworthy even with their own kind so tend to mate and stay with their own families or significant others.

Abilities

Can shapeshift on will, not bound by the moon
Great at stealing
Sneaky
Can fit in almost any place

Strengths

Super strength
Super speed
Senses intensified
Night Vision
Agility
Shapeshifting
Super smart

Weaknesses

Easily distracted
Can be bought/bribed
Selfish
Untrustworthy

Packs

The Rat King Drake Hierarchy. The Rat King Drake Hierarchy has been around since the 1600s. They arrived in NOLA in 1890 and started breeding and spreading out more members for protection etc. When arriving, they quickly took over the underground systems. This pack does a lot of trades in the Black Market in NOLA. The Alpha, Bardolph, took over from his father who passed away from a mysterious illness. He has managed to keep the pack together and is considered a good leader. The Rat King is Bardolph Drake and his Alpha Female is Myndill Drake.