Homebrew Batfolk Species Details

"A Pair of eyes shines through the darkness. Then two, three... It got more and more, and terrefied you realize, your in a Batfolk Cave. You run outside, but you didn't notice theire warming smiles. Theire welcome gifts. Disapointed they went back to sleep. Will Humans ever understand us?"

 

Kind and isolated

Batfolk live in large groups, mostly in caves but also giant woods. They are around 5 feet tall and live at average for 60 Years. While most Races live in close harmony with them, humans see them as Bloodthirsty monster. Wars between Human and Batfolks are not uncommen. Batfolks don't hold a grudge on Humans, treating them the same like every other race. Even in war, they only kill if theres no other way. Which is why Batfolk usually have a hard time fighting against the war loving Humans. Other then Bats, Batfolks not always sleep in the day. Some bats adapted to the surrounding races. 

 

Talented Farmers

While not very effective in war, they are excellent Farmers. They grow uniqe plants in theire caves and hold many animals at once, one Farmer having several thousands of animals. Its theire major income sources, as many pay large amounts of coins for the uniqe crops. Mousefolks work closely together with them, helping them with the large amount of crops.

 

Batfolk Names

Batfolk usually get names that combine two things found in nature like Nightwing, Brightmoon, and Startalon.

Batfolk Traits

What they lack in strength they regain through dexterity.

Ability Score Increase/Decrease

Your Dexterity Score  increases by 2 and your Charisma Score by 1

Your Strength decreases by 1

Size

Batfolk average at 5 feet and weigtht around 100 Pound. Your size is medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 15 and your flying speed is 40 without and with light, 25 with medium and 0 with heavy armour.

Keen Hearing

The batfolk have advantage on wisdom (perception) checks that rely on hearing

Bite

Your proficient with Unarmed Combat, which deals 1d4 piercing damage on hit.

Dark Vision

You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You can't discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.

Animal Talent

You have proficiency in the  Stealth skill.

Echolocation

The batfolk can’t use it’s blindsight while deafened

Language

You can read, write and speak in Common, squeak and a language of your choice.

Blindsight

Your Blindsight reaches 60 feet