Homebrew Nezumi (Ratfolk) Species Details

The Ratfolk of Krelvanian 

 

No one knows the origin of the Ratfolk for sure, what little of their history has been learned by other races refers to an ancient and powerful Beast Lord who created them using their mastery over the rat-kin to bring his children to a new level of sentience, but whether that is true or not, the Ratfolk have found themselves as they are now. Small budding communities scattered throughout the Krelvanian Archipelago and small communities nestled within, and beneath, major city ways. They are often found in the underground cities of the Kabutian as well, preferring the gentle light that reaches the lesser dark cities to the ever warm blackness of the underdark. Beyond this ancient Beast Lord the Ratfolk are said to worship a powerful rat demigod whose name is an unpronounceable series of sounds that few mouths can replicate without the aid of magic and it is true that the Ratfolk clerics can pull out surprising magic when they need it. 

Beyond this the Ratfolk favor swift ranged combat for their gentle frames can lead to them being less imposing in a physical might and often within their ranks true fonts of magic potential can be found. They often work along side Crawler Kabutians to build new tunnels and irrigation  systems for hobbit shires and underground cities alike and are masters of tunnels with a keen sense of direction. 

Nezumi (Ratfolk) Traits

The swift and cunning Ratfolk have made a life for themselves where ever life can be had.

Ability Score Increase

The Ratfolk are nimble and have sharp reflexes, your Dexterity increases by 2. 

Darkvision

The keen eyes of the ratfolk are excellent for seeing in the dark, you have Dark Vision up to 60 feet. 

Danger Sense

You have an innate sense for the subtle vibrations that move through the air and the ground. You can predict the weather for the next 24 hours with 80% accuracy as long as you are in the open air and you have Tremorsense 15. 

Languages

You know Common, Ratspeak, and Kabutian. 

Size

Ratfolk grow on average to be near 3'6 with the tallest of them growing just over 4 feet. Your size is small. 

Age.

Nezumi mature at the age of 10 and have an average life span of 54 years.

Prehensile Tail

All Nezumi are born capable of some control of their prehensile tail. This tail is often 1 and a half times the length of their body and is capable of lifting up to 10 pounds without straining itself. You have advantage on Dexterity (Sleight of Hand) skill checks against a target of Medium or Larger Size if you are using your tail, and on Dexterity (Acrobatics) checks to maintain balance, catch yourself from a fall, or to win a grapple so long as the ability to use your tail isn't being hindered. 

Rodent Empathy

Rodents and other similar beasts do not attack or flee from you on sight (unless magically compelled to do so) and you have double your proficiency on Animal Handling checks for beasts of this type. 

Speed

Small legs carry the ratfolk fiercely as they move. Your base speed is 25ft.