Homebrew Doppelganger Species Details
Doppelgangers, otherwise known by themselves as Shallar, were monstrous humanoids, infamous for their shapeshifting abilities that allowed them to mimic almost any humanoid creature. There was also a stronger, more capable subspecies known as greater doppelgangers or mirrorkin. In their true form, doppelgangers appeared as tall, elven, gray-skinned humanoids, whose thin hairless bodies made them appear, to human eyes, sexless. Their heads were bulbous, with formless faces and bulging eyes that were a pale yellow hue and lacked visible pupils. Though even this form was deceptive, as it gave the impression they were physically weak, when in fact they were quite strong and agile. They were lazy but cunning creatures, who killed or disposed of people then assumed their place. While not actually evil, doppelgangers were extremely self-centered and liable to look down on their victims. Because of their laziness and selfishness, they rarely ever had any interest in raising their young. The union of a doppelganger and another creature would produce a child that was either a doppelganger or what was known as a half-doppelganger. However, such children would be unaware of their true nature until they reached adolescence, at which point they would try to seek out others of their kind.
Doppelganger Traits
Doppelganger's can shapeshift their appearance to any humanoid relative to their size (Medium to Small.)Darkvision
This type of vision allows the creature to see in darkness as if it were dim light, so they would only be considered to have their vision lightly obscured. Interestingly, darkvision is greyscale, meaning the creature can only see in black and white when their darkvision is active.
Shapechanger
As an action, you can change your appearance and your voice. You determine the specifics of the changes, including your coloration, hair length, and sex. You can also adjust your height and weight, but not so much that your size changes. You can make yourself appear as a member of another race, though none of your game statistics change. You can't duplicate the appearance of a creature you've never seen, and you must adopt a form that has the same basic arrangement of limbs that you have. Your clothing and equipment aren't changed by this trait.
You stay in the new form until you use an action to revert to your true form or until you die.
Read Thoughts
This allows the creature to magically read the surface thoughts of one creature within 60 feet of it. The effect can penetrate barriers, but 3 feet of wood or dirt, 2 feet of stone, 2 inches of metal, or a thin sheet of lead blocks it. While the target is in range, the creature can continue reading its thoughts, as long as the creature's concentration isn't broken (as if concentrating on a spell). While reading the target's mind, the creature has advantage on Wisdom (Insight) and Charisma (Deception, Intimidation, and Persuasion) checks against the target.
Multiattack
The Creature makes two melee attacks.
Immune
The Creature is Immune to being charmed. Meaning they aren't able to be charmed through potions, spells, or curses.
Medium
This Creature is a medium humanoid
Languages
This Creature knows Common
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