Homebrew Ghost Species Details

One of the many undead races, Ghosts are the souls left behind by those who still have attachments to the world. These creatures have been seen throughout the centuries, but little is known about how they came to exist. Not very suited for physical pursuits, ghosts tend to scare their victims with their spells and other antics.

Walking Speed

35ft

Creature Type

Undead

Life Span

Ghosts do not have a lifespan as they are already dead. They will exist until they choose to pass on, or are purified by radiant magic.

 

Ghost Traits

As a Ghost you have the following traits.

Undead Magic

As a Ghost you have an affinity for Necrotic Spells, as such you learn the following:
Level 1: Speak with Dead (1st Level)
Level 3: False Life (1st Level)
Level 5: Bestow Curse (3rd Level)

Creature Type

You are an Undead.

Size

You are Medium or Small. You choose the size when you select this race.

Darkvision

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 discern colors in that darkness only as shades of gray.

Touch of the Dead

As an undead your touch is as cold as ice. As such all ghosts are able to use the Chill Touch cantrip.
There are 2 versions of this Cantrip (WIS or CHA)

Undead Breath

You are undead and do not require to breath.

Undead Body

As an Undead you are weak to Radiant Damage, but strong against Physical Attacks.