Homebrew Skaven Species Details
The skaven, sometimes known as the ratmen, the ratkin or the children of the Horned Rat, are a malevolent and diabolical race of humanoid rat-creatures that inhabits a massive inter-continental underground empire known in their tongue simply as the Under-Empire. At the very heart of the Under-Empire of Skavendom lies the horrific city of Skavenblight, the species' capital city and the birthplace of the skaven race. The skaven as a whole are a cruel, treacherous and highly numerous species that have since spread their loathsome corruption to the farthest corners of the world. It is believed by nearly all of skaven-kind that the world is destined to be theirs, for they consider themselves the supreme master race, undeniably superior in every way to all the other races of the world.
Skaven Traits
Your ratlike instincts aid you in a number of ways.Ability Score Increase
Your Dexterity score increases by 2, and your Intelligence score increases by 1.
Age
Skaven mature very quickly, being considered an adult by age 5. Skaven normally live between 35 and 40 years, assuming they do not meet an early demise.
Alignment
Skaven are generally malevolent and diabolical, leaning towards an evil lifestyle. They often do whatever it takes to get ahead, typically being very chaotic individuals.
Speed
Skaven are very quick on their feet, in spite of their small size. Your base walking speed is 35 feet.
Darkvision
Accustomed to dim caverns and the night sky, you have superior vision in dark and dim conditions. 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.
Natural Born Sneak
You have proficiency in the Stealth skill. In addition, you can attempt to hide even when you are obscured only by a creature that is at least one size larger than you.
Alchemical Savant
You are proficient with Alchemist's Supplies.
Poison Resistant
Your body is used to surviving in the most pestilent of conditions. You have resistance against poison damage.
Languages
You can speak, read, and write Common and Queekish. Queekish is often littered with a hodgepodge of rapid squeaks and trills. Queekish words are short, clipped, and often repeated several times in a row in an effort to add emphasis to statements. Due to the speed with which Queekish is spoken, long sentences are often broken up into several fragments.
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