Homebrew Clowndwellers Species Details

Clowndwellers are a race of small, brightly colored aquatic beings that reside in coral reefs and shallow seas. Their appearance is similar to that of clownfish, with a streamlined body and vibrant orange, white, and black markings. However, unlike regular fish, Clowndwellers possess intelligence, emotions, and social structures similar to humanoid races.

Their bodies are about two to three feet long, with small, nimble fingers and toes that have webbing between them. They also have fins on their arms and legs, which allow them to swim quickly and efficiently through the water. Their eyes are large and expressive, and their mouths have small, sharp teeth that they use to catch small prey.

Clowndwellers are known for their playful and curious personalities. They are a social race and often live in groups, or "clans", with complex hierarchies and customs. They communicate with each other through a series of chirps, clicks, and whistles, which they can also use to communicate with other aquatic creatures.

However, Clowndwellers have a tendency to forget things quickly due to their short-term memory, which can be both a blessing and a curse. They are easily distracted by shiny objects and tend to move on from conflicts or problems quickly.

Despite their playful demeanor, Clowndwellers are skilled at avoiding predators and can defend themselves when necessary. They are also adept at using their surroundings to their advantage, such as hiding in coral formations or darting quickly between rocks.

Overall, Clowndwellers are a unique and fascinating race, with a rich culture and an infectious sense of joy and curiosity.

Clowndwellers Traits

Clowndwellers are small, playful creatures that dwell among the vibrant coral reefs of the ocean. They are known for their charming personalities and love of games and pranks, but also for their tendency to forget things easily. Clowndwellers have adapted to life in the water with their amphibious nature and remarkable swimming speed. Their coral camouflage allows them to blend seamlessly into their environment, and they are skilled at evading danger. However, their short-term memory loss can sometimes get them into trouble, especially when they forget important details or instructions. Despite this, Clowndwellers are beloved by many for their cheerful and carefree attitude, and their ability to bring joy and laughter to even the most dreary of situations.

Amphibious

You can breathe air and water.

Coral Camouflage

You have advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks made to hide in coral reefs.

Short-Term Memory Loss

You have difficulty remembering things that happened more than a few hours ago.

You have disadvantage on Intelligence checks that rely on recalling specific details from the past.

After every long rest a Clowndweller must roll a d20 and get above a 11 to be able to remember everything that happened 12 hours before, if they roll an 10 or below they forget everything that happened within the last 12 hours.

Age

Clowndwellers reach maturity at around age 2, and typically live up to 10 years.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and Aquan

Nimble and Quick

Clowndwellers are nimble and quick, but also very charming and likable.