Homebrew Vermin-kin Species Details
Vermin-kin are fairly small rodent like humanoid creatures. they are generally known for their scheming, cunning and treachery. most often loyal to none not even their own kind. they are often small fairly nimble and scrawny. one thing many Vermin-kin enjoy the most is enhancing themselves with strange volatile concoctions to power themselves up and to get a buzz.
Vermin-kin Traits
Species traitsunderground dwellers
rat-folk would often spend most of their lives in caves and tunnels or lurking in the dark. this has given them a innate ability for seeing in dark places.
rat-folk gain a 60ft dark-vision range
Scurry away!
cowardice is often a strange but useful weapon in the vermin-kin arsenal.
whenever a hostile creature moves within 10ft of you you can use your reaction to move up to your speed away from them. this movement does not provoke opportunity attacks. after doing this you are frightened until the end of your next turn. you cannot prevent being frightened like this with an immunity or effect.
disease resistance
From living their lives in filth and having a built up resistance to strange substances and toxins vermin-kin are especially resistant to such things.
you have resistance to poison damage and have advantage on saving throws for effects that would poison you.
Shadow Vermin
the shadow vermin are experts in stealth and skirmish. always moving sticking to the shadows and hitting them from where they least expect it.
Stick to the Shadows
You have proficiency in stealth and deception.
While in Dim Light or Darkness, you have advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks and can take the Hide action as a bonus action.
Scatter!
You can use your bonus action to disengage and dash.
You can do this once per long rest.
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