Homebrew Batfolk Species Details
The batfolk are a race of small winged goblinoids that live deep underground. They dwell in small cities, built in to the upper ceiling of the Underdark. Their society may seem simple at first, but upon closer inspection reveals a distinct economy based upon using knowledge as currency. They sustain themselves by growing different varieties of mushrooms in addition to hunting insects and rodents. Batfolk often leave their homes and venture in to the outside world in search of greater knowledge. The batfolk tend to gravitate towards a true neutral alignment, desperate to see a situation from every possible standpoint.
Batfolk Traits
Batfolk are rather slow on the ground and tend to rely on their wings to move around. In addition to the darkvision shared by most underdark creatures, the batfolk have developed a unique form of sense called echolocation.Ability Score Increase
Increase your dexterity ability score by 2, and your intelligence score by 1
Darkvision
You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You can’t discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.
Echolocation
Using a series of high pitched clicks inaudible to other races, you gain blindsense in a 30 foot sphere around you. This ability recharges upon a long rest and lasts for 1 minute
Vestigial Wings
Thanks to the wings folded under your arms, you gain a fly speed of 40 feet as well as resistance to falling damage. However, you cannot use this trait while wearing medium or heavy armor, or wielding a two handed item.
Sunlight Sensitivity
You have disadvantage on attack rolls and Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight when you, the target of your attack, or whatever you are trying to perceive is in direct sunlight.
Languages
From a society that puts a great emphasis on the gathering of knowledge, batfolk are well versed in their native tongue of undercommon, as well as the surface language of common. In addition most will have picked up a few other languages on their travels. You know Common, Undercommon and 2 languages of your choice.
Age
Batfolk live around the same length as humans, but age much faster; maturing at 8 years of age,
Size
Batfolk are short wiry creatures averaging between 2 and 3 feet tall.
Keen Hearing
The batfolk have adapted a keen sense of hearing to aid with their use of echolocation. You gain advantage on perception(WIS) checks that rely on hearing as well as a +2 bonus to passive perception. Your sensitive ears give you vulnerability to thunder damage