Homebrew Yautja Species Details

The Yautja were born of necessity. After the fall of the Illithid, the Gith sought to eradicate the entirety of the Illithid lineage and so they used their enemies to create a race of predators that had the aggressive nature of the Gith and the intellect of the Illithid. Using Captives, the Gith interbred their races and created the first Yautja. The corrupted genes of this new race were, much like Teiflings, dominate in reproduction and thus the Yautja were born. Given wives by the Gith for successfully wiping out the Illithid hives, the Yautja quickly grew and evolved into a tribal community. They had been rewarded for battle and so battle is all they know.

As the Yautja moved away from the Gith control they began to form clans and a hierarchy of their own. Through combat they elected leaders. Those who came of age were to seek out and kill an Illithid, returning with its skull as a trophy. Those who had killed an Umber Hulk were awarded the rank of Elite. If a Yautja were able to clear an entire Illithid Hive they were awarded the title of Clan Lord and if a Yautja managed to survive to old age they were granted the rare title Ancient. Because of the Yautja's lifestyle of constant violence very few Yautja reach this age.

Yautja Traits

Combination of Illithid and Gith

Ability modifier

Strength is increased by 2 and constitution is increased by 1

Size

Yautja stand between 6 to 8 feet tall and weigh between 300 and 450 pounds

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 ft

Darkvision

Accustomed to seeking out prey in th Far realm the Yautja have adapted to seeing in darkness and dim light up to 60 ft

Relisilience

Yautja have been hardened by centuries of combat. Their hide is thick and tough but can still be pierced. You have resistance to bludgeoning and slashing damage.

Hidieous Visage

Yautja may be allies to some civilized races but their lineage leaves them with a terrifying appearance. While not wearing a mask or helmet you have disadvantage to your deception and persuasion. But gain advantage intimidation.

Language

Yautja  can speak, read, and write common, and abyssal. Their mouths lack the elegance of some words. They can use telepathy with ease up to 120 ft.