Ratling

Ratlings (Latin Homo Sapiens Minimus) are a breed of Abhuman which appear in Games Workshop’s Warhammer 40,000 universe.

Description
The worlds from which Ratlings originate are as a rule fertile, with many easily-obtainable food sources. As a result, over many generations the original human colonists glutted themselves on the abundant local flora and fauna, and slowly devolved into the creatures they are today.

Ratlings are short in stature, with most reaching no more than around four feet in height, and are possessed of a pair of oversized hairy feet: Ratlings never wear shoes. Although not inherently fighters, most Ratlings are blessed with the natural gifts of both marksmanship and the culinary arts. To this end, many are recruited into the armies of the Imperium of Man as either snipers or cooks. Though they may serve these roles with aplomb, their innate hedonistic tendencies usually shine through whilst on campaign, and Ratlings have a reputation as thieves and cutpurses, their pursuit of tastier food or more luxurious accessories driving them to steal from those whom they believe have better suplies than themselves.