Homebrew Dyspira Species Details

The Dyspira are a descendant of the Dysola that have left earth for water. They are adapted for life in the water, though still retain their fossorial heart. 

Sea Dweller

Dyspira live under the surface of the ocean, and are adapted quite a bit for this lifestyle. Their limbs are longer, especially the legs, and their claws and tough feet are formed into fins. They possess gills that grow from the back of their thighs and sides of their belly, and their lungs are reduced to air-sacs for buoyancy. 

Their face is similar to that of the Dysola, though in colour their hues are greener. The mouth has two long fish barbels at the corners, as well as thick plates covering their cheeks. They have larger ears than Dysola, though they generally point downwards. The arms are closer to standard humanoid proportions, with a wide webbed hand having smaller claws more like those of a bugbear. They have a light organ in their chest, just as the Dysola. The legs are quite distinct, being long and muscular. Their feet are wide and frog-like, and are the main mode of propulsion in the water. This is aided by a long paddle-tail unique to the Dyspira. 

Children of Earth and Sea

Dyspira are quite similar to their Dysola ancestors in terms of culture. The main distinction is in diet, specifically the Dyspira's taste for decayed wood: While they do feed on shellfish and seaweeds, the bulk of their diet is taken from the remains of shipwrecks. Besides this oddity, Dyspira are a rather standard form of aquatic folk, and are much more integrated with other kinds than the Dysola are. This leads to them having a much less insular society than their earth-bound cousins.

Dyspira Names

Dyspira build their names from small particles with simple meanings. These particles, when put together into a complete name, form a complex, distinct meaning. While name-changes are rare, it's not uncommon for Dyspira to edit or add to their name if they feel it does not suit them. Dyspira name their children at around age 4. As their sex is not obvious before puberty, their names are not gendered.

Dysola Name Particles: Bre, Fli, Vlei, Prie, Mle, Bvei, Nler, Lei, Vrir

Dysola Names: Flipreinli, Blilivle, Mleinrepfivre

Dyspira Traits

Dyspira characters have several unique features from their form and history.

Languages

You speak, read, and write Common, Aquan, and Goblin.

Ability Score Increase

Your Wisdom score increases by 1, and your Strength score increases by 2.

Age

Dyspira are considered adults at 20 years of age, though they still spend time maturing until around 30. They age quicker than most Dysolakin, often becoming elderly in their 200's.

Size

Dyspira tend to be just under 5ft. tall. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet, your base swimming speed is 30 feet, and your base digging speed is 10 feet.

Torpedo Protection

You have a resistance to lightning damage.

Amphibious

You can breathe air and water.

Glowing Chest

Your chest produces a 30ft. cone of dim light directly forwards. You can turn this cone on or off at will.

Darkvision

Due to living in dark seas, your eyes are attuned to darkness. 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.

Aquatic Blindsight

Adapted for lightless depths, you can sense creatures without the aid of sight when you are submerged. Your blindsight extends up to 60ft, and can only detect things that are underwater.