Beast

Beasts are nonhumanoid creatures that are a natural part of the fantasy ecology. Some of them have magical powers, but most are unintelligent and lack any society or language. Beasts include all varieties of ordinary animals, dinosaurs, and giant versions of animals.

Vermin are nonhumanoid creatures that are also a natural part of the fantasy ecology. They are insects, arachnids, arthropods, worms, and similar invertebrates. Most are unintelligent and lack any society or language.