Homebrew Bataras Species Details

Sequestered in Large caves and sometimes trees, the Bataras, sometimes called batfolk, evoke fear and wonder. They make a screeching type noise to notice there surroundings since they can not see but can here very well.

Fur and Ears

From below, Bataras look much like large bats. Only when they descend to walk across the ground does their humanoid appearance reveal itself. Standing upright, Bataras might reach 4 feet tall, and they have short, narrow legs and have an intense bite.

Fur cover their bodies. They also have a terrifying appearance and most humanoids will run in fear. They eat fruit and insects.    

Sky Wardens

Nowhere are the Bataras more comfortable than in the sky. They can spend hours in the air, and some go as long as days, locking their wings in place and letting the thermals hold them aloft. In battle, they prove dynamic and acrobatic fliers, moving with remarkable speed and grace, diving to lash opponents with weapons or their jaws before turning and flying away.

Once airborne, a Bataras leave the sky with reluctance. They only ever stop flying to go to sleep.

Homelands

Most Bataras live in caves. Bataras can be drawn into Caves, sometimes to pursue enemies or thwart their foes’ designs there. If one were to stumble across a Bataras's cave they should be prepared to be attacked by 100s of Bataras, they live in colonies.

Once tribes of Bataras settle in an area, they share a hunting territory that extends across an area up to 100 miles on a side, with each tribe hunting in the lands nearest to their colony, ranging farther should game become scarce.

 

Bataras Names

As with much of their speech, Bataras names include clicks, trills, and whistles to the point that other peoples have a difficult time pronouncing them. Typically, a name has two to four syllables with the sounds acting as connectors. When interacting with other races ,Bataras may use nicknames gained from people they meet or shortened forms of their full names.

A Bataras of either gender may have one of these names: Aera, Aial, Aur, Deekek, Errk, Heehk, Ikki, Kleeck, Oorr, Ouss, Quaf, Quierk, Salleek, Urreek, or Zeed. 

AARAKOCRA BACKGROUNDS

Backgrounds that are most appropriate for Bataras include the outlander, the hermit, and the sage.

The large colonies of Bataras are insular and remote, and few Bataras live away from their roosts. Those that do are usually monks or fighters, constantly patrolling for outside threats.

Bataras Traits

As a Bataras, 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 Bataras requires special consideration by your DM.

Ability Score Increase

Your Dexterity score increases by 2, and your Charisma score decreases by 1 

Age

Bataras reach maturity by age 3. Compared to humans, Bataras don’t usually live longer than 30 years.

Alignment

Most Bataras are good and are naturally chaotic. 

Size

Bataras are about 4 feet tall. They have thin, lightweight bodies that weigh between 80 and 100 pounds. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Flight

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

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common, also Bataras.