Homebrew Dryad Species Details

Dryads are, simply put, Fey that are bound to trees that are touched by the Feywild. As a whole, Dryads act as protectors of their woods, but sometimes a few will be overcome with a wanderlust, and wish to venture out on their own. 
as diverse as the trees they call home, the Dryads range from 4' tall to 7' tall, and can weigh anywhere between 85 and 300 lbs., all depending on the tree that birthed them. Their hair and skin will usually be the color of the leaves, and bark respectively
A dryad would usually carry with them a cutting of the tree that they came from. spellcasters frequently using this cutting as a focus for their spells. if they loose this, they may go to any tree and spend a long rest meditating under that tree to summon a new one.

 

Dryad Traits

Your Dryad character has the essence of the feywild. Their abilities reflect with their bond with the woodlands.

Darkvision

Accustomed to twilit forests and the night sky, you have superior vision in dark and dim conditions. 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 colour in darkness, only shades of Gray.

Magic Resistance

You have advantage on saving throws against spells

Tree Spirit

You know the Druidcraft cantrip, In addition, when not wearing armor your AC is 14 + your dexterity modifier

Speak with Beasts and Plants

You can communicate with beasts and plants as if they shared a language.

Natural pathway

As a bonus action, you can magically teleport up to 60 feet from one tree within 5 feet of you, to an unoccupied space within 5 feet of a tree you can see you can see. You can use this trait a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus, and you regain all expended uses when you finish a long rest.

Languages

You can speak, read and write Sylvan and Common

Charming smile

Dryads gain proficiency in Persuasion and Deception

Creature Type

You are Fey