Homebrew Arachnid Species Details

Arachnids are a race of humanoids with spider traits. Their bodies resemble those of humans with a few key differences; they have four eyes, two were the eyes of a human would be and two smaller above them, and they tent to grow more facial and body hair than humans. Their skin color takes different shades, but usually it has the shame color as the carapice of spider species.

In the world of Amvior, arachnids were created when the king of the Unseen made a deal with Lolth, the Spiderqueen and cursed their entire land. In general, arachnids have a very strong sense of community, sticking together most of the time. They truly believe in power in numbers. Due to their innate magic and spider features, arachnid cities are crafted in an ellaborate way; making sure that everything is accessable through climbing or walking.

Most arachnids are timid and gentle, with good manners and decent education. Most of them try to use their menacing appearance to intimidate others when threatened, but they rarely act upon their threats. Not that there aren't violent arachnids, but due to their societal structure most of arachnids are good hearted and altruistic.

Arachnid Traits

Not exactly what they appear to be

Ability Score Increase

Your Constitution increases by 2.

Ability Score Increase

Increase either you Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma by 1.

Size

You are a Medium size creature.

Creature Type

You are a humanoid.

Speed

You have a walking speed of 30 ft.

Spider Climb

You have a climbing speed of 25 ft. You can climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings.

Age

Arachnids live as much as humans do. (On the world of Amvior they live up to 60 years)

Darkvision

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 Sight

You have advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.

Arachnid Magic

You know the Acid Splash cantrip. When you reach 3rd level, you can cast the Speak with Animals spell once per day, but it works only on spiders; you must finish a long rest in order to cast the spell again using this trait. When you reach 5th level, you can also cast the Web spell once per day; you must finish a long rest in order to cast the spell again using this trait. You can choose between  Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma to be your spellcasting ability for these spells. If you have the Spellcasting or Pact Magic feature, you can use your spell slots to cast those spells.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and one other language of your choice.