Homebrew Axololfolk Species Details

Axololfolk are solitary people. They often live alone. In cities, they can often be found on the outskirts if there are even any of them to find, however, this does not mean that they are antisocial. They are in fact incredibly friendly, one might even say to a fault. However, as stated, axololfolk are solitary. They enjoy a quiet night in very much, and unless they are with family or people they consider to be family, they will often become depressed or irritable whine with groups of people for more than a few days at a time. This is emphasized slightly for Underdark axololfolk, which have gained superior Darkvision from living in the dark caverns and cliffs. They will usually not initiate social interaction, but will continue it very enthusiastically if given the chance.

Once an Axolotl, Always an Axolotl

Mutating from the average axolotl, Axololfolk have extremely similar appearances to such creatures. Their overall facial structure is the same; feathered external gills, beady eyes, slick skin, and that stupid big mouthed expression. They as well 4-fingered webbed hands and a long salamander tail.

Air-Breathing Amphibian

Unlike their smaller brethren, Axololfolk can breathe entirely on land as they do in water through their external gills. These gills allowed them to leave the security of the Underdark to adventure anew within the Material Plane.  

Axolotl Names

Axololfolk rarely have concrete names, being called things from surroundings wherever they are, so their names change based on their environment. Those who live up in cities or towns receive lasting names, usually of the givers race (Elven, Dwarvish, Infernal, etc.), but rarely they choose names for themselves, tying back to either their Underdark roots or of plants they've seen.

Axololfolk Traits

It is not uncommon for Axololfolk to be similar to each other, having many defining traits.

Ability Score Increase

Your Dexterity score increases by 2 and your Charisma score increases by 2.

Age

Axolotls reach adulthood at age 10 and can live up to 80 years.

Alignment

Axololfolk are usually friendly and tend to be good-hearted, sometimes to the point of innocence, so most of them tend towards good alignments, but can easily be drawn to the alignments of their found-family.

Size

Axololfolk, on average, are about 3 feet tall and weigh about 40 pounds. Your size is Small.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet, you also have a swimming speed of 40 feet.

Regeneration

You own a pool of healing strength, equal to one (1) charge per level, that recharges at a rate of one (1) charge when you take a Long Rest. With that pool, you may restore an inclusive number of Hit Points that equal your level x 5 per charge used. Limbs may be attached at the cut point and healed using one (1) charge of Regeneration. Limbs maybe regrown at the expense of four (4) charges worth of Regeneration and take a long rest complete.

Superior Darkvision

You can see in dim light within 90 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.

Amphibious

You can breath both above and below the waves.

Sensory Spellcasting

Using your gills, you can cast Detect Magic once per long rest

 

Common Enemy

You are accustomed to those who roam the Underdark, knowing their weaknesses and strengths more than the common person. You roll with advantage against fey creatures.

Languages

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