Homebrew Chiropterans Species Details

Chiropterans are small, flightless bat-people. Their primitive tribal culture is typically found in the upper reaches of Shadowfell, natural caverns, and abandoned subterranean dwellings or mine-works. Much like Kenku, Chiropterans are flightless by the act of a god, however the goddess Selune found their plight endearing and she gifted them with enhanced senses and a deafening screech.

They are not blind, though their eyes are quite weak, and must be protected by heavily-tinted glasses or goggles in daylight lest they be utterly blinded. Their primary sense is hearing, which is so sensitive they can hear a pin drop three hundred yards away. Though chiroptera can speak any language, their native tongue is too high-pitched for others to hear, consisting entirely of ultrasonic squeaks that other races can only produce via magical or artificial means. Even if one speaks in a voice low enough to be heard by other races, its voice remains a high-pitched squeak.

They are often referred to by humanoids as "Night Terrors"

Chiropterans Traits

Anthropomorphic Bat Folk

Superior Darkvision

 You can see in dim light within 120 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.

Superior Hearing

You have advantage on Perception checks involving hearing. If you are deafened, you make attack rolls at disadvantage.

Daylight Sensitivity

When you, the target of your attack, or something you are trying to perceive is in direct sunlight you are considered to be Blinded. As long as your hearing is not impaired your attack rolls are not made with disadvantage because of this trait.

Keen Senses

You have proficiency in the perception skill