Homebrew Droonari Species Details

Droonari are batlike humanoid creatures with small appendages on their backs. They were originally born as an attempt from an ancient wizard to create life. As such Droonari (Dru-NA-ree) are believed to be monstrosities according to divine creation species (such as elves, dwarves, orcs, etc.) Some of these species even go so far as to hunt Droonaris. 


Droonari Traits

As a Droonari you get the following traits.

Ability Score Increase

Your Dexterity score increases by 1, and your Wisdom score increases by 1.

Size

Droonaris are a bit smaller than the average human ranging from 3 to 6 feet tall. Their size is considered Medium regardless of their height. 

Speed

The walking speed of a Droonari is 20 ft and their flying speed if 30 ft though they can only glide and must land after that distance. 

Darkvision

Thanks to their batlike features they can see in the dark. They 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. They can’t discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.

Gliding

Droonari cannot fly as they must land after 30 feet of flying. As an action, after flying for at least 20 feat they can drop onto a target dealing an extra damage on their attack. 

Echolocation

As a bonus action, a Droonari can make a perception check relying on hearing in order to detect the presence of hiding and or invisible beings. Forcing said creatures to make a stealth check if none was made prior to the use of this ability. This feature can only detect living beings (creatures with false appearance cannot be detected this way nor constructs). This feature can only be used if the Droonari can speak and hear (cannot be used inside a silence spell or while deafened). 

Sticky Appendages

As a reaction, Droonaris can turn their backs to the attacker and attempt to restrain their attacker with their sticky appendages. The attacker must make a DEX ST DC 8 + Proficiency bonus + Dex Mod getting restrained if they fail. The attack is carried out normally regardless of the ST result. 

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