Dungeons & Dragons 5e Race/Species : Bristletail
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Bristletail
Bristletails are ROUS that resemble squirrels.
ability score increase:
+2 Dexterity, +1 Intelligence
age:
ROUS mature quickly and live short, energetic lives. They reach adulthood at 5 and live up to 40 years.
alignment:
ROUS value community and survival. They lean toward neutral good or chaotic good, but there are exceptions.
Size:
Small
speed:
25 feet
Languages:
Common, Rodentia.
parent race:
ROUS (Rodent of Unusual Size)
race features:
Darkvision: Accustomed to burrows and dim tunnels, ROUS can see in dim light within 60 feet of themselves 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.
Nimble escape: ROUS can take the Disengage or Hide action as a bonus action on each of their turns.
Rodent resilience: ROUS have advantage on saving throws against being frightened.
Tree leaper: Bristletails have a climbing speed equal to their walking speed.
Quick grasp: Bristletails can use their reaction to reduce falling damage by half.
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