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Derro

Tome of Heroes 9 Traits

Ability Score Increase

Your Dexterity score increases by 2.

Character Building Tips

πŸ‘οΈ Night Operations

With darkvision, this species excels in dungeon delving and night missions. Consider classes that benefit from scouting ahead: Rogue, Ranger, or Druid.

Basic Statistics

Speed

Derro are fast for their size. Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Size

Derro stand between 3 and 4 feet tall with slender limbs and wide shoulders. Your size is Small.

Age

Derro reach maturity by the age of 15 and live to be around 75.

Alignment

The derro's naturally unhinged minds are nearly always chaotic, and many, but not all, are evil.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Dwarvish and your choice of Common or Undercommon.

Racial Features

Superior Darkvision

Accustomed to life underground, you can see in dim light within 120 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.

Eldritch Resilience

You have advantage on Constitution saving throws against spells.

Sunlight Sensitivity

You have disadvantage on attack rolls and on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight when you, the target of your attack, or whatever you are trying to perceive is in direct sunlight.

Subspecies

About Derro

The Derro is a species with 9 racial traits.

Your derro character has certain characteristics in common with all other derro.

Character Building Tips

πŸ‘οΈ Night Operations

With darkvision, this species excels in dungeon delving and night missions. Consider classes that benefit from scouting ahead: Rogue, Ranger, or Druid.

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