Ratling
The Ratling is a race whose origins remain a mystery. While there are many theories, the most widely accepted among the Ratling themselves is that they evolved from ordinary rats. Communication can be a challenge for Ratling, as they struggle to articulate their thoughts clearly and often repeat themselves to confirm their meaning. Despite their sometimes diminutive size, the Ratling are resourceful and tenacious, adapting and evolving through their experiences surviving and escaping various encounters. They tend to make their homes in cities, skulking through the alleys and shadows, or in small rural communities, concealed within the fields and forests.
Basic Information
Anatomy
Size: Ratlings are small creatures however they can become larger if they engorge. Your size is Small or medium.
Speed: 30ft walk speed.
Rat Tactics: You have advantage on Intelligence (Investigation) checks made to search for hidden objects or to decipher clues, and on Dexterity (Sleight of Hand) checks made to pick locks or pockets.
Clean & Smelly: You have the ability to use the Prestidigitation cantrip at will.
Nimble Escape: You can take the Disengage or Hide action as a bonus action on each of your turns.
Keen Smell: You have advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on smell.
WILL ADD MORE VARIANTS IF ASKED ABOUT
Ratling Variants
Choose 1 Variant
| Subrace | Features |
|---|---|
| City Ratling | City Ratling are often found in urban environments, where their quick reflexes and street smarts are an asset. Streetwise: You have proficiency in the Deception skill and can communicate in Thieves' Cant. Rat's Friend: You have advantage on Charisma (Persuasion) checks made to interact with rats and other rodent-like creatures. |
| Forest Ratling | Forest Ratling live in rural communities, often in harmony with nature, where their stealth and survival skills are prized. Forest Lore: You have proficiency in the Survival skill and can find food and water for yourself and up to three other creatures in natural environments. Swift Runner: You have a base climbing speed of equal to walk speed and can move across difficult terrain made of natural materials (such as roots, vines, and underbrush) without penalty. |
Locations; Usually Urban environments, or swampy forest areas. Usually found in colonies of other ratlings
Ability Score Options;
- Dex +3
- Any +1; Any +2
- Any +1; Any +1; Any +1
Lifespan
They Reach maturity at 2 and live to 10 years.
Average Height
Typically standing no taller than three feet within the rural communities or 5ft if within a city.
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