Homebrew Chiroptera Species Details

 

Within the caves and dark forests of the world lie the small civilizations of the Chiroptera.

Standing between 2-4 feet, these bat humanoids are covered in thick fur. This fur can be various shades of brown, gray, and black. The most promiment feature of the Chiroptera is their long ears used for detecting sound. These ears can make up for almost half their size sometimes! 

These bat-humanoids stay secluded from the world, preferring to stay in their towns and other settlements bordering the Underdark. They are curious and friendly creatures who love newcomers, so long as the visitors are respectful and friendly as well. The few that go out into the world return with wistful tales and new traditions that the Chiroptera tribes will also adopt.

Wall Climbers 

Chiroptera love to climb, both for fun and for sport. They consider it a rite of passage to be able to climb the cave walls or trees of their homes. Because of their climbing, Chiroptera are known for being able to sneak up on others from a high vantage point. 

Appreciation for Others 

Because they are a naturally curious race, Chiroptera are very welcoming to strangers. This can make them naive and easy to manipulate, but it is also beneficial for those who need refuge from the monsters in the dark. Chiroptera also love to hear about other cultures, and some tribes and families will even integrate the traditions of other races if they find them interesting. The result is these odd traditions that mix the Chiroptera's nature-appreciating culture with the traditions of other races. 

Small Yet Sweet 

Your size is Small or Medium. This helps them squeeze into small spaces, such as crawlspaces in caverns or holes in trees. Outsiders may see them as cute and friendly. This is the truth but they can also be fierce fighters.

Bordering the Underdark 

Chiroptera often see those who enter and leave the Underdark. Although they do not have the best relations with the Underdark, they are not seen as odd if they wander into the territory. Those escaping from the Underdark will often seek out Chiroptera for safety because of their reputation for being naturally friendly.

Chiroptera Traits

Chiroptera, although recluses in the dark caverns and forests, have evolved for their shadowy abodes.

Ability Score Increase

You Dexterity score increases by 2.

Age

Chiroptera have a smaller lifespan than humans, only living between 40-60 years on average. Some live longer, but never more than 80 years.

Alignment

No matter the Subrace, Chiroptera naturally lean towards neutral or lawful alignments. Because of their friendly demeanors and welcoming culture, they are always ready to make friends with outsiders that happen to visit their homes. They do not tend to wander outside of their settlements, but those who do find themselves enlightened and appreciative of the good they can find.

But some who find dark forces outside of their homes or born in the outskirts of the Underdark may find the chaotic alignment to suit them more.

Size

Chiroptera range from 2 feet to 4 feet. Your size is small or medium.

Speed

Your walking speed is 30 ft.

Tremorsense

You use echolocation to detect and precisely locate vibrations, including those of other creatures. You rely on this more than their other senses, especially in the dark. You can sense vibrations up to 60 feet away. 

Tooth and Nail

You can make attacks with either your claws or your fangs. For either attack, you deal piercing damage equal to 1d4+ your Strength modifier.

Night Wings

You have wings made out of a thin membrane that connects their arms to their body. You have a flying speed of 25 feet, but only if you start from a vantage point. 

Excellent Climbers

Because of their excellent climbing ability, Chiroptera have proficiency in Athletics.

Languages

You know Common, as well as Undercommon. Chiroptera friendly creatures live in close proximity with the Underdark often times, and have picked up the language from their neighbors.