Homebrew Nezumi Species Details
Nezumi are a race of anthropomorphic rats native to Kamigawa. They live in the bogs of the Takenuma swamp and on the outskirts of human cities like Numai and Towashi, sometimes raiding those cities for supplies or fun.
Nezumi are a race of rat like people who usually live on the fringes of society. Nezumi almost invariably arouse suspicion and mistrust any where they go. They are generally seen as thieves and criminals, and not without reason. Their ancient home of Takenuma was a treacherous place filled with great dangers, as a result the nezumi have evolved a culture where survival is the only goal. This conflicts with the codes of honor held in such high esteem by many humans and kitsune for nezumi these are luxuries they cannot afford. Organised into gangs, nesumi have since spread throughout the world, usually living among the poor and destitute of the world.
Nezumi Traits
RatAbility Score Increase
Your Dexterity score increases by 2 and your Intelligence score increases by 1.
Age
Nezumi reach adulthood around 12 and live to be around 40 years due to usually dying in combat by this time. But, if a Nezumi was to never die in combat it is believed they could live to be 200 years old.
Alignment
Most Nezumi tend to be true neutral or lean toward chaotic neutral.
Size
Nezumi are small and thin. They stand about three to four feet tall and average about 70 pounds. Your size is small.
Nezumi Weapon Training
You have proficiency with daggers, short swords, and light crossbows.
Magic Item Lore
You have advantage on any Intelligence (Arcana) checks to find details on any magic items or weapons.
Identify Spell Mastery
You known the identify spell and can cast it once per long rest. You do not have to use materials to cast it.
Speed
Your base walking speed is 30 feet.
Strong Will to Survive
A roll of a 1 on a death saving throw does not count as 2 failures. It only counts as 1 failure.
Darkvision
Accustomed to the sewers forest and night sky, you have superior vision in dark and dim conditions. 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 in shades of gray.
Languages
You can speak, read, and write Common and Undercommon.
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