Homebrew Chinese Human Species Details

Physical Appearance: Chinese Humans exhibit a wide range of physical features, representing the diversity of Chinese ethnicities. They typically have varying shades of skin tones, ranging from fair to light brown. Their hair is commonly dark, with straight or slightly wavy textures. Eye colors span from brown to black, with some individuals having a distinctive almond shape. Chinese Humans possess a delicate and graceful physique, with an air of tranquility and inner strength.

Cultural Heritage: Chinese Humans embrace a rich cultural heritage steeped in history, art, and philosophy. They revere the ancient traditions, wisdom, and teachings of their ancestors. Chinese Humans value virtues such as filial piety, respect for elders, harmony, and the pursuit of balance in all aspects of life. They draw inspiration from Confucianism, Daoism, and other philosophical and spiritual traditions.

Mystical Connection: Chinese Humans possess a deep connection with the spiritual realm and the forces of nature. They revere ancestral spirits, nature spirits, and celestial beings, believing in their influence and guidance. Chinese Humans often possess innate magical abilities, gifted through their tie to ancient mystical practices. They excel in arts such as feng shui, divination, and meditation, seeking to align their energies with the cosmic forces that shape the world.

Scholarly Pursuits: Chinese Humans have a strong tradition of intellectual pursuits and scholarly achievements. They revere knowledge, wisdom, and the pursuit of excellence in the arts and sciences. Many Chinese Humans become scholars, sages, or advisors, specializing in disciplines such as calligraphy, poetry, philosophy, medicine, and astronomy. Their deep understanding of ancient texts, classical literature, and the natural world allows them to interpret signs and symbols with great accuracy.

Artistic Expression: Chinese Humans possess a refined sense of aesthetics and artistic expression. They excel in various art forms such as painting, ceramics, silk embroidery, and traditional music. Chinese Humans seek to capture the harmony and beauty of the natural world in their art, often depicting landscapes, animals, and mythical creatures. They appreciate subtlety, balance, and the transformative power of art to convey profound emotions and ideas.

Alignment and Society: Chinese Humans value harmony, respect for authority, and the pursuit of personal and societal balance. They tend to lean toward lawful alignments, respecting the societal hierarchy and moral codes. Chinese Humans live in tightly-knit communities, often organized around familial ties and strong community bonds. They appreciate collective well-being, cooperation, and maintaining social order.

Ability Score Increase: Your Wisdom score increases by 1, reflecting your deep insight and spiritual connection.

Ancestral Wisdom: You have proficiency in the History skill, representing your deep knowledge of ancient texts, historical events, and the teachings of your ancestors.

Mystical Attunement: You have advantage on saving throws against spells and effects that target or manipulate your mind or emotions.

Artistic Talent: You have proficiency in one artistic skill of your choice, such as Calligraphy, Painting, or Musical Instrument.

Languages: You can speak, read, and write Common and Chinese.

Chinese Human Traits

Your Chinese human character has a variety of natural abilities, the result of thousands of years of Chinese refinement.

Ability Score Increase

Your Dexterity score increases by 2.

Age

Although elves reach physical maturity at about the same age as humans, the elven understanding of adulthood goes beyond physical growth to encompass worldly experience. An elf typically claims adulthood and an adult name around the age of 100 and can live to be 750 years old.

Size

Elves range from under 5 to over 6 feet tall and have slender builds. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Darkvision

Accustomed to twilit forests 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.

Keen Senses

You have proficiency in the Perception skill.

Chinese Ancestry

You have advantage on saving throws against being charmed, and magic can’t put you to sleep.

Trance

Chinese humans don’t need to sleep. Instead, they meditate deeply, remaining semiconscious, for 4 hours a day. (The Common word for such meditation is “trance.”) While meditating, you can dream after a fashion; such dreams are actually mental exercises that have become reflexive through years of practice. After resting in this way, you gain the same benefit that a human does from 8 hours of sleep.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and Elvish. Elvish is fluid, with subtle intonations and intricate grammar. Elven literature is rich and varied, and their songs and poems are famous among other races. Many bards learn their language so they can add Elvish ballads to their repertoires.