Homebrew Patkyan(Ratfolk) Species Details
Patkyan Appearance
Patkyan, more commonly referred to as Ratfolk, resemble humanoid rats. They stand between 5-6ft when fully grown. Ratfolk fur patterns and colors can very widely between individuals. Common colors include brown, white, black, and golden.
Family Orientated
Patkyan society is built on the ideal of community and family. Patkyan will often live in homes that have multiple generations of a family. They are cautious of outsiders, but if you earn their trust they are gracious hosts.
Adamant Collectors
Patkyan are adamant collectors. Each Ratfolk will have a personnel collection of something. Examples include, rare coins, buttons, books, spells, money, swords, hats etc. They love to add to their personal collections and it is a place of pride for them. A common tradition among Ratfolk is to present a baby with a pile of objects. What ever the baby picks out is the item they collect or is linked to what they will do in the future.
Wandering Travelers
Patkyans' love for knowledge and their collection will motivate many to travel the world for some time. They set out either as lone travelers or in small groups in order to see more of the world and add to their collections. Seeing Ratfolk outside of the northern regions isn't uncommon and since the discover of the new world many have made the voyage over.
Patkyan(Ratfolk) Traits
These rodents are nimble and intelligentAbility Score Improvment
Your Dexterity increase by 2 and your Intelligence by 1
Age
Patkyan mature a 15 and generally live into their 70s
Size
Patkyan stand 5-6ft tall. Your size is Medium
Alignment
Patkyan love to explore and collect things. They tend towards chaotic alignments
Speed
Patkyan have a base movement speed of 30ft and a climbing speed of 15ft
Darkvision
Patkyan can see in dim light within 60 feet of them as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. They can't discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.
Tooth and Claw
Because of your claws, you have a climbing speed of 15 feet. In addition, your claws 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. Your bite is a natural weapon, which you can use to make unarmed strikes. It deals piercing damage equal to 1d6+ your Strength modifier.
Prehensile Tail
All Patkyan are born with some level of control over their prehensile tail. You have enough control of your tail for it to act as an extra arm. This tail is often 1 and a half times the length of their body and can be used to handle small objects that weight not more than 10 pounds, perform a weapon attack (granted the weapon is a light weapon) and you can perform a somatic component of a spell with your tail. Control of your tail does not grant you an extra action within your turn. You have advantage on Dexterity (Athletics) checks to maintain your balance and save yourself from a fall
Sneaky Scavengers
Patkyan are know for their nimbleness. You have proficiency in Stealth. Patkyan are also excellent at finding food when supplies are low. You have proficiency in Survival
Language
You can speak and write in Raki, Common, and one other language of your choice