Homebrew Bah-Senn Species Details

Bah-Senn Appearance

Bah-Senn look identical to humans except for their white eyes, bat-like ears and nose, and the lack of pinky fingers. Instead, the pink is folded into the forearm and extends to show a batwing that is capable of gliding. Everything from skin tone, height, and build all vary the same as humans do. All Bah-Senn are blind, but have blindsight within a 250ft radius because of their super-hearing. They value their tribal hairstyles, many opting for half-shaven hairstyles featuring braids. 

Natural Bards

Bah-Senn live in tribes in woodland forests. They are naturally nomadic as their needs change and have a deep value and talent for music. Because of this, many Bah-Senn become bards. 

Bah-Senn Names and Ethnicities

Bah-Senn have their own distinct tribes with their own beliefs and traditions. Typically, Bah-Senn are given a tribal name that is hard for other races to spell and pronounce. Examples: Shu-suen, Ali-ellati, Puzur-nirah. 

Because their names are hard to spell and pronounce, Bah-Senn are also given a human name. 

 

Bah-Senn Traits

Although easily mistaken for humans, Bah-Senn have a trick up their... ear?

Super-Hearing

Bah-Senn have advanced hearing that allows them to hear everything within a 250ft radius. Everything from water moving, arts crawling, creatures breathing, and hearts beating. This allows Bah-Senn to understand their surroundings within 250ft as if they could see it. 

Consequences for Super-Hearing

Although their super-hearing gives Bah-Senn blindsight, this also means they are sensitive to loud noises. Bah-Senn become stunned when within 30ft of a loud noise. 

Proficiency

Natural Bards

Because of their value for music, Bah-Senn are naturally proficient in the flute. 

Ability Score Increase

Your ability scores each increase by 1.

Age

Bah-Senn reach adulthood in their late teens and live less than a century.

Size

Bah-Senn vary widely in height and build, from barely 5 feet to well over 6 feet tall. Regardless of your position in that range, your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and Bah-Senn. The Bah-Senn language is a breath-oriented language utilizing breath patterns to communicate. It is nearly silent to the normal ear.