Homebrew Chiropteran Species Details

Usually found in dark caves, Chiropteran, most often know by others as Batfolk, they are often misunderstood by others around them. The Chiropteran are functionally blind with clouded eyes which often unsettles people if large talons don't. While their eyes don't work, their incredible hearing counter acts this through echo location.

Echo Location

Chiropteran have had to adapt to their dark environment, forcing them to be blind to visual light. However, they gained incredible hearing and the ability of echo location as a result of their adaption. Chiropteran use their echo location as their sight through clicking and high-pitched squeaking. A Chiropteran have a vision range of 100ft and can only make out the rough size and shape of the environment around them. They cannot make out visible details of objects and people such as color of objects, race and items being held by others. In loud environments (at DM's discretion) a Chiropteran's vision is reduced to 50ft. While in silent environments (at DM's discretion) a Chiropteran's vision is increased to 150ft. Chiropterans can let out a loud screech to increase their vision to 200ft for 1 turn. Chiropteran have advantage on perception checks when listening for noise. Because Chiropteran don't use visible light to see, they are able to see invisible objects and persons at lvl 12. 

Talons

While their talons are most often used to climb walls and hold on to the ceiling of caves, they are also used for self defense. Chiropteran unarmed attacks are replaced with talon attacks that deal 1d6 damage and apply bleeding to the target on a failed constitution saving throw. Talon attacks can be used as a bonus action in combat.

Thin bones

To be able to fly, Chiropteran have had to evolve to have thin, delicate bones. due to their thin bones, Chiropteran cannot use heavy armor or great weapons. Medium armor reduces a Chiropteran's movement speed to 20ft and stops them from being able to fly.

Flight

While unarmored or wearing light armor, Chiropteran have a flight speed of 30ft.

Screech

Chiropterans can let out a loud screech to increase their vision to 200ft for 1 turn. Any creatures within 10ft of a Chiropterans during a screech are deafened and have disadvantage on attack rolls for 2 turns.

Chiropteran Traits

As a Chiropterans, you have the ability to fly at lvl 1 but only when unarmored or while wearing light armor. Your screech and general appearance can be unsettling to most commoners so you must often help people understand you mean no harm (unless you do mean harm).

Ability Score Increase

Your Dexterity score increases by 2, and your Wisdom score increases by 1.

Age

Chiropteran reach maturity by age 3. Compared to humans, Chiropteran don’t usually live longer than 30 years.

Alignment

Chiropteran aren't one to take one side or another unless they can see an immediate benefit to the living standards of themselves and those around them. Chiropteran require comfortable living but typically don't need riches to be happy.

Size

Chiropteran are about 5 to 6 feet tall with rare cases of some Chiropteran being 7 feet tall. They have thin, lightweight bodies that weigh between 80 and 100 pounds. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Flight

You have a flying speed of 30 feet. To use this speed, you can’t be wearing medium or heavy armor.

Talons

While their talons are most often used to climb walls and hold on to the ceiling of caves, they are also used for self defense. Chiropteran unarmed attacks are replaced with talon attacks that deal 1d6 damage and apply bleeding to the target on a failed constitution saving throw. Talon attacks can be used as a bonus action in combat if using a light, one-handed weapon.

Languages

You can speak, Common, and communicate with other Chiropteran through your echo location clicking