Homebrew Chiroptera Sapien Species Details

Sequestered in deep caves, the Chiroptera Sapiens, sometimes called batfolk, evoke fear and wonder.

Fang and Wing

From below, Chiroptera Sapiens look much like large bats. Only when they descend towalk across the ground does their humanoid appearance reveal itself. Standing upright, Chiroptera Sapiens reach between 5 and 7 feet. 

Their appearance is human except that they have large leathery wings coming out of their backs, long pointed ears, and prominent fangs.

Creatures of the Night

Nowhere are the Chiroptera Sapiens more comfortable than in the dark. They typically spend most sunlit hours asleep in a cave or some other dark place. In battle, they prove dynamic and acrobatic fliers, moving with remarkable speed and grace, diving to lash opponents with weapons flying away.

Chiroptera Sapiens can speak their own language similar to common, but it is too high pitched for most races to hear.

Names

Chiroptera Sapiens have their own names for each other in their own language. This is not easy to translate to other languages so they adopt single names for non-Chiroptera Sapiens to call them.

 

 

Chiroptera Sapien Traits

As an chiroptera sapien, 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. As a result, playing an chiroptera requires special consideration by your DM.

Ability Score Increase

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

Age

Chiroptera Sapiens mature by age 10 and usually live to 50.

Alignment

Most Chiroptera Sapiens are usually evil or neutral and usually are chaotic.

Size

Chiroptera Sapiens are between 5 and 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 25 feet.

Flight

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

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common. Chiroptera Sapiens have their own language that resembles common but is too high pitched for most other races to hear.