Dromites

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Dromites are a strange insectile race that live in settlements that are partially above and below the surface. They stand between 3 and 4 feet tall but are their chitin's exterior makes them slightly sturdier than others races of the same size. Their faceted eyes shine bright then they channel psionic energy and their other insectoid traits such as two thin antennae on their head make Dromites stand out. Their small mouths are devoid of external mandibles, but when eating, small internal mandibles are used to help eat. Dromites have three fingers and a thumb, each covered in a pointed carapace, with the same for their four toes.

The vast majority of Dromites are asexual but rarely a male or female Dromite is born. Females have expanded psionic strength and are put in a position of leadership amongst Dromite culture whilst the males, who are less inclined towards psionics but are stronger than the average Dromite act as the personal guard to the females.

Dromites in the Tempest Basin

The clan of Dromites that live inside the the Tempest Basin have always kept to themselves, not getting involved with the others who live in the area and only rarely leaving the jungles to trade with the people of Oranport. At least that was the way they had been for as long as anyone could recall but in recent years they have been acting much more aggressive and territorial. Some Dromites have shown up in Oranport claiming they have left their hive but with no memory as to why. Though these deserters have not received a warm welcome as a string of recent missing persons cases, especially involving children, have been blamed on a rumor that Dromites were burrowing their way into the city and stealing people to feed to some monster they worship back inside the the Tempest Basin.

Dromites Racial Traits

• Ability Score Racial Traits: Dromites are agile and naturally inquisitive but their small frame makes them weaker than some. They gain +2 Dexterity, +2 Intelligence, and -2 Strength.
• Size: Dromites are Small creatures and gain a +1 size bonus to their AC, a +1 size bonus on attack rolls, a –1 penalty to their Combat Maneuver Bonus and Combat Maneuver Defense, and a +4 size bonus on Stealth checks.
• Type: Dromites are of the humanoid (insectoid) subtype.
• Base Speed: Dromites have a base speed of 20 feet and a burrow speed of 10 feet.
• Telepathy: Dromites have no native language but are able to mentally communicate with other creatures within 30 feet using telepathy.
• Chitin: Dromites receive a +1 natural armor bonus and one of the following kinds of energy resistance of their choice at creation: cold 5, electricity 5, fire 5, or sonic 5. This choice is permanent and stacks with any future energy resistance gained through other effects.
• Naturally Psionic: Dromites gain the Wild Talent feat as a bonus feat at 1st level. If a Dromite takes levels in a psionic class, he instead gains the Psionic Talent feat.
• Dromite Psionics: Dromites gain the following psi-like ability: 1/day—energy ray. A Dromite always deals the kind of energy damage that its chitin has resistance to (for example, a Dromite who has resistance to cold 5 deals cold damage with its energy ray). The manifester level for this effect is equal to 1/2 the Dromite’s level (minimum 1st).
• Compound Eyes: Dromites receive a +2 racial bonus on Perception checks.
• Psionic Aptitude: When a Dromite takes a level in a favored class, it can choose to gain an additional power point instead of a hit point or skill point.
• Darkvision: Dromites can see perfectly in the dark up to 60 feet.
  
  

Dromites Alternate Racial Traits