Twitchwhisker

Twitchwhiskers are ROUS that resemble guinea pigs.

ability score increase: +2 Dexterity, +1 Charisma

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.

Soothe the skittish: Twitchwhiskers may cast Calm Emotions once per long rest without requiring components.

Comforting presence: When Twitchwhiskers or an ally within 5 feet rolls a failed Wisdom save, they may use their reaction to let them reroll once per long rest.