Homebrew Batman Species Details

 

Batlike Appearance

From below, Batmen look much like large bats. Only when they descend to walk across the ground does their humanoid appearance reveal itself. Standing upright, Batmen might reach 7 feet tall.

Sky Wardens

Nowhere are the Batmen more comfortable than in the sky or hanging upside-down. In battle, they prove dynamic and acrobatic fliers, moving with remarkable speed and grace, diving to lash opponents with weapons or claws before turning and flying away.

Homelands

Most Batmen dwell in caves, or even villages.

Batmen Names

Batmen mostly use human names.

 

Batman Traits

As a Batman, you have certain traits in common with your people. Being able to fly at high speed starting at 1st level is exceptionally effective in certain circumstances and exceedingly dangerous in others.

Darkvision(60 ft)

You have Darkvision(60ft)

Echolocation

You have blindsense for a 60ft radius

Winged Cloak

As a bonus action, you can hide inside of your wings. Creatures have disadvantage when searching for you.

Ability Score Increase

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

Age

Batman mature at the same rate as humans, but usually live for around 70 years longer.

Alignment

Most Batmen are sly, cunning, and shifty, leading them to lawful neutral or chaotic neutral usually.

Size

Batmen can get up to 7 feet tall. They have 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 50 feet. To use this speed, you can’t be wearing medium or heavy armor.

Claws

You are proficient with your unarmed strikes, which deal 1d4 slashing damage on a hit.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common, and one other language of your choice.