Homebrew Chiroptera Species Details

Chiroptera prefer to hide in dark areas like attics and caves that favors their nocturnal behavior. They reside in temperate climates within deserts, forests, or underground, in close proximity to ample supplies of prey. 

Ecology

Chiroptera exalt in the freedom of flight and delight in the taste of flesh. Whereas some hybrids try to maintain a decent sense of humanity while living among other humanoids, Chiroptera are less inclined to do so and tend to abuse their powers. Their hunger for blood and the chaos often resulting from such impulsions tend to make wholesome living difficult for Chiroptera, and so most simply give in to their bestial natures.

Those who wish for a less gruesome and more respectable lifestyle are in constant struggle with forces both internal and external to themselves. Chiroptera can control their primal urges, but are subject to the corrupting atmosphere that is Chiroptera society, always under pressure to submit to the influence of a Duskmaster.

One of the most telltale signs of a Chiroptera is that they possess sharp hearing as well as strong senses of taste and smell.

Habitat & Society

Chiroptera possess a pack mentality and are able to fly in large, coordinated packs and execute complex maneuvers easily and agilely. This instinctual group dynamic manifests itself in  the surrounding society reflecting this pack mentality in legal as well as civil configuration. Entire packs of Chiroptera often live in close proximity to one another, and sometimes even entire towns fall to the power of the winged hybrids.

Almost always serving a Duskmaster and subscribing to an unspoken understanding of “one for all,” Chiroptera place great importance on meetings and gatherings, holding such events at barren locations such as caves and abandoned castles where the horde will be undisturbed. These gatherings are largely ornamental in purpose and merely provide the afflicted individuals with some sense of unity rather than being a means to any constructive end. Nevertheless, it is a great taboo in Chiroptera culture to show any disrespect toward collaborative efforts or to each other during assemblies, and any infighting is met with harsh punishment.

Chiroptera Traits

As a Chiroptera, you have certain traits in common with your people.

Ability Score Increase

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

Age

Chiroptera reach maturity by age 3. Compared to humans, Chiroptera live up to 150 years.

Alignment

Most Chiroptera tend to be chaotic in nature. Wether they live to be good, evil or neutral is their own choice.

Size

Chiroptera are about 5 feet tall. They have thin, lightweight bodies that weigh between 80 and 100 pounds. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 25 feet.

Flight

You have a flying speed of 50 feet. To use this speed, you can’t be wearing medium or heavy armor.

Talons

Your talons are natural weapons, which you can use to make unarmed strikes. If you hit with them, you deal slashing damage equal to 1d4 + your Strength modifier, instead of the bludgeoning damage normal for an unarmed strike.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and Sylvan.

Echolocation

Chiroptera use echolocation to see their surroundings. They use Blindsight but can't use this ability while deafened.