Homebrew Mothfolk Species Details

An Insect-like race who originate from planes unknown. They like to stay in dark places like the Underdark. They are a happy Hardy Race who can survive in most living Conditions! Their wings come in many different patterns!

Mothfolk don't have conventional names, they use names that are onomatopoeia (Names like Tap, Plip, Drip, Pop, etc.). In Mothfolk culture, when Mothfolk are given a name, not a pet name, by someone they love and the Mothfolk accepts the name, it is akin to a proposal for marriage! The Mothfolk take that name and use it as a sign they are married.

Creating Your Character

At 1st level, you choose whether your character is a member of the human race or of a fantastical race. If you select a fantastical race, follow these additional rules during character creation.

Ability Score Increases

When determining your character’s ability scores, increase one score by 2 and increase a different score by 1, or increase three different scores by 1. Follow this rule regardless of the method you use to determine the scores, such as rolling or point buy. The “Quick Build” section for your character’s class offers suggestions on which scores to increase. You can follow those suggestions or ignore them, but you can’t raise any of your scores above 20.

Languages

Your character can speak, read, and write Common and one other language.

Creature Type

You are a Monstrosity.

Life Span

Mothfolk typically live for about a century. They reach adulthood around 18 years of age.

Height and Weight

Female Mothfolk tend to be bigger than males, ranging from 5'10 to 6'4ft. Males tend to be on the smaller side, Males being at most 5'8ft. Your races tends to weigh around 110lbs.

Mothfolk Traits

As a Mothfolk, you have the following racial traits.

Darkvision

Accustomed to dim cities and corridors 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 color in darkness, only shades of gray.

Creature Type

You are a Monstrosity.

Size

Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your walking speed is 30 feet.

Flight

Because of your wings, you have a flying speed equal to your walking speed. You can’t use this flying speed if you’re wearing heavy armor.

Extra Arms

You have two slightly smaller secondary arms below your primary pair of arms. The secondary arms can manipulate an object, open or close a door or container, pick up or set down a Tiny object, or wield a weapon that has the light property.

Atennae and Wings

You have antennae and patterned wings. You are proficient in Perception and your choice between Intimidation and Performance Checks.

As a Bonus Action, you can brandish the pattern on your wings. Creatures of your choice within 30ft must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw or be either frightened if you picked Intimidation for 1 minute or charmed if you picked Performance for 1 minute. The affected creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on a success. DC is 8 + Proficiency Bonus + Your Chosen Stat. (choose when you select this race). 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.