Roptera (Rop-ter-a)

Roptera are a bat-like race of beastfolk. Most notably, roptera are quite tall compared to other races, with large ears contributing to a portion of this height. They have short thin fur in colors ranging from black, brown, red, tan, and pale white with natural mixtures of any or all. Roptera also have flat noses that are not very usefull, as their main sense is hearing. Unlike bats, roptera are competely grounded, though most ropteran structures can be found by scaling the bark of large trees or the walls of caves.

Culture

Positive Attitude & Altitude

Roptera are communal by nature. Newborns are cared for by the whole colony, each individual caring for all pups as if they were their own. Roptera show their affection for others in their colonies physically, and can often be seen clustering close to one another when socializing. Toward other bestial races, most roptera are friendly and even flamboyant. It is not uncommon for other races to mingle within roptera colonies. Roptera communities can be found carved into the trees of large forests, dug into the walls of dark caves lit by lanterns, or built on the plateaus of cliffs. Though they lack the ability to fly, roptera are exceedingly dextrous.

Characteristics

Age

Roptera mature at age 10 and live to be upwards of 200 years old.

Alignment

Most Roptera tend towards good alignments.

Size

Roptera are tall on average and relatively slender. Your size is Large.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 35 feet.

Abilities

Darkvision

You have keen senses, especially in the dark. You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You can’t discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.

Keen Hearing

A Roptera's large ears grant it advantage on Perception checks that involve sound.

Unnatural Cunning

Choose one ability score. You have proficiency in all saving throws for the chosen ability. You do not have advantage in this saving throw unless you would otherwise have it from another source.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and Beast. Beast can be used to speak with other beastfolk and uses the Sylvan script.

Subraces

Species Names

Roptera are named at birth by their parents, and these names are commonly derived from the names of admired friends and family. A colony may have individuals with many similar names, though pronounced in a different pitch, tone, or accent. These names are written out phonetically.
Female Names: Breenuh, Chksee, Eckee, Keekee, Leeluh, Neenah, Ooma, Pheebee
Male Names: Eetkm, Neean, Niccian, Noowahng, Rheek, Phickk, Zee

Related Organizations

• Urgus Clans