This type includes insects, arachnids, other arthropods, worms, and similar invertebrates. See Table: Vermin for physical ability scores, recommended minimum Hit Dice, and damage based on size.

Hit Die: d8

Base Attack Bonus: 3/4 of total Hit Dice (see Table: Creature Saves and Base Attack Bonuses)

Good Saving Throws: Fortitude

Skill Points: 10-15

Feats: None

Vermin share the following additional traits.

Weapon and Armor Proficiency: Vermin are proficient with their natural weapons only. They are not proficient with armor.

Ability Scores: Vermin have no Intelligence score.

Potent Venom: Medium-size or larger poisonous vermin get a bonus to the save DC of their poison based on their size, as follows: Medium-size +2, Large +4, Huge +6, Gargantuan +8, Colossal +10.

Darkvision (Ex): Most vermin with visual sensory organs have darkvision with a range of 60 feet.

Blindsight (Ex): Most vermin without visual sensory organs have blindsight with a range of 60 feet.

Immunities: Vermin are immune to mind-affecting effects.

Resistance to Massive Damage (Ex): Vermin gain a +5 species bonus on Fortitude saves to negate the effects of massive damage.

Table: Vermin

Size	Str	Dex	Con	Minimum HD	Slam	Bite	Claw	Gore
Colossal	42-43	6-7	26-27	32d8	2d6	4d6	2d8	4d6
Gargantuan	34-35	6-7	22-23	16d8	1d8	2d8	2d6	2d8
Huge	26-27	6-7	18-19	8d8	1d6	2d6	2d4	2d6
Large	18-19	8-9	14-15	2d8	1d4	1d8	1d6	1d8
Medium-size	10-11	10-11	10-11	1d8	1d3	1d6	1d4	1d6
Small	6-7	12-13	8-9	1/2 d8	1d2	1d4	1d3	1d4
Tiny	2-3	14-15	8-9	1/4 d8	1	1d3	1d2	1d3
Diminutive	1	16-17	8-9	1/8 d8	-	1d2	1	1d2
Fine	1	18-19	8-9	1/16 d8	-	1	-	1