Homebrew Burrowkin Species Details

Burrowkin are a humanoid rabbit-folk species known for their speed, awareness, and adaptability. Descended from rabbit-like creatures that evolved alongside humans and other civilizations, they have developed a unique balance between their animal instincts and their humanoid nature. Burrowkin can be found living in sprawling underground warrens, quiet suburban communities, and bustling cities, where they often bring their energetic personalities and strong sense of family wherever they go.

Their bodies are naturally built for survival. Powerful legs allow them to move quickly across open terrain, while their claws and instincts allow them to navigate underground environments with ease. Their large ears and heightened senses make them naturally observant, capable of noticing sounds and details that others might miss. Though often underestimated because of their smaller stature, Burrowkin are clever, resourceful, and surprisingly resilient.

Burrowkin culture is built around community and connection. Most grow up surrounded by large families, extended relatives, and close neighbors who share knowledge and traditions across generations. This upbringing teaches them cooperation, adaptability, and a strong understanding of the world around them. Whether they are explorers, adventurers, scholars, or troublemakers, Burrowkin carry the lessons of their warren with them wherever they travel.

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Species Traits

Burrow-Born

Description:
Your physical traits come from generations of Burrowkin adaptation, granting you increased agility, awareness, and movement abilities suited for both the surface world and underground environments.

Modifiers

• +2 Dexterity
  • Burrowkin gain a +2 bonus to Dexterity.
• +1 Wisdom
  • Burrowkin gain a +1 bonus to Wisdom due to their heightened instincts and awareness.
• Perception Proficiency
  • You gain proficiency in the Perception skill.
• 35 ft Walking Speed
  • Your base walking speed is 35 feet.
• 30 ft Burrowing Speed
  • You have a burrowing speed of 30 feet through loose earth, sand, mud, and similar natural materials. 

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Warren Kinship

Description:
Raised among interconnected communities, Burrowkin learn a variety of practical skills through shared knowledge, traditions, and generations of experience.

Modifiers

• Skill Proficiency Choice
  • You gain proficiency in one skill or tool of your choice.

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Nimble Evasion

Description:
Burrowkin rely on quick instincts and sharp awareness to avoid danger and remain calm when faced with threats.

Modifiers

• Frightened Resistance
  • You have advantage on Wisdom saving throws against being frightened.
• Initiative Bonus
  • You gain a +2 bonus to initiative rolls.

 

Actions

Skitterstep

Reaction Ability

Description:
When danger strikes, your instincts take over. You can quickly move out of harm’s way before your opponent can react.

Effect:

• When hit by an attack, you can use your reaction to move 10 feet without provoking opportunity attacks.
• Uses equal to your proficiency bonus per long rest.

 

Warren’s Passage

Bonus Action Ability

Description:
You can briefly disappear beneath the earth, using your natural burrowing instincts to escape danger or reposition yourself.

Effect:

• As a bonus action, burrow up to 10 feet through loose earth.
• You cannot burrow through solid stone or magical barriers.
• Once used, you regain this ability after a long rest.

 

 

From the deepest warrens to the busiest cities, Burrowkin inherit traits that help them navigate the world with speed, curiosity, and resilience.