Homebrew Batin Species Details

Batins are small, humanoid, bat-like creatures with large ears and flat noses. They tend to live in deep caves with large family groups, and are primarily carnivorous and insectivorous, but as opportunity hunters they will never pass up the chance to eat something they didn't have to chase. They are the only predators of Archfae, with the challenge of defeating one being something not often completed by the average Batin. Batins are an inquisitive and adaptable race hampered by their small size, their natural cowardice, and a severe shortage of common sense. They eagerly explore areas that others hesitate to enter, and obsessively fiddle with magic that more sensible folk would take careful precautions with. They prize ancient artifacts not for their inherent value, but primarily as a mark of status—for a precious trophy proves that its owner survived a delve into a deep and dangerous ruin. Batins are associated with red mana. Their shamans are fond of spells that create or control fire and lightning to smite their foes, and they are quick to follow their impulses and passions into action without much forethought. Life to a Batin is an adventure full of new things to explore and experience.

Batin Traits

Your Batin character has the following traits in common with all other Batins.

Ability Score Increase

Your Constitution score increases by 2.

Darkvision

Accustomed to life underground, 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 shades of gray.

Grit

You have resistance to fire damage and psychic damage. In addition, when you are wearing no armor, your AC is equal to 11 + your Dexterity modifier.

Batin Might

Your dangerous life in the caves has given you a +2 bonus in Constitution and a +1 bonus in Dexterity. 

Language Smart

You can speak, read, write, and understand Goblin and Common. 

Mana Attatchment

Using your connection to the Red Mana, you can grant yourself access to two cantrips of your choice.