There are hundreds of Skaven clans, but only twelve have power in Skaven society. The Stormvermin whom were in charge of protecting the Council of Thirteen (the Skaven ruling body) are all albino. Albino Skaven are rare but not unheard of. Whole Skaven clans sometime dye their fur as well to represent their clan allegiance. Black fur is looked upon as the sign of a true killer, so the elite corps draw their members from black furred ratlings, it is also common for lighter colored Skaven to dye their fur. White and grey-furred ratlings are prized among Skaven litters, as they often become Grey Seers (the Skaven equivalent of priests and wizards). Most have brown or piebald fur, though it can vary. Skaven are roughly man-sized, the typical specimen being between 4 and 5 1/2 feet tall on average. Some stories haven spoken of the Horned One bestowing unnaturally long life. due to the consumtion and frequent exposure to unstable magical substances, such as warpstone. More powerful members of Skaven society such as the dreaded Council of Thirteen tend to live far longer, for hundreds of years, or even longer. Skaven are sometimes refereed to as 'Children of the Horned Rat' having the average expected lifespan of about 25-35 years, if it were not for there cultures violent tendencies, they might live well past 70. The Skaven Grey Seers will consume warpstone to boost their power to great heights. They often steal technology from other races and improve upon it which usually involves warpstone.

They can make tools, converse in a developed language and develop and use advanced weaponry. They worship the deity known as 'The Horned Rat,' who is frequently mentioned as simply 'The Horned One.' Skaven have the appearance of large bipedal rats and possess intelligence. Skaven appear a cross between a rat and a man.

Clan lord gnawdwell