Homebrew Serpents Species Details

The Serpent people of the West coast of Pres are secretive and mainly keep to their own kind or at most other scaled creatures. Deceptive, intelligent and cunning, they have come through as a powerful force to be reckoned with and are merciless in war. 

Waterborn 

Born from the water, the serpent people are natural swimmers as soon as they hatch. From a young age, they begin to show distinctive colors, ranging from green to grey, to red, with large serpent heads dependent on species with red eyes. Their forms however can be varied and on a spectrum, with one end having a more humanoid appearence with legs and shorter tails, while on the opposite end, some completely balance on much longer and thicker tails. Standing anywhere from 5 1/2 foot to well over 6 foot, and generally weighing from 150 - 250 lbs they are a varied and diverse race.

Shrouded in secrecy

Little is known about the Serpents culture, generally keeping to their own species and rarely, if ever, allowing any outsiders in to their communities, and very few indeed are ever found outside of the state of Gralesi. It is believed they have strict power structures formed into Clans dependent on physical looks. One thing that is known about the Serpents is that they are extremely power hungry as individuals, and as a race, and strive to learn as much information about the other races as they can to use it against them, generally giving them a evil alignment. It has been reported that serpents have been seen in the sewers and around docks of major cities across Pres, although just rumours they have not been validated. 

Serpents Traits

The Serpents have a selection of natural traits that allow them to excel in the World of Pres

Age

Serpents have a generally shorter life expectancy than most of the other races, generally living up to around 60 years old.

Size

The Serpents are generally around 5 1/2 feet to 6 1/2 feet tall, weighing roughly 150 - 220 lbs. Their size is medium.

Language

Serpents generally speak telepathically with each other, however have learnt common to talk with any races they do come across and normally another language to be able to understand another race.

Speed

Serpents can move up to 30 feet in a turn, and can swim 45 feet in a turn 

Weapons training

Serpents have been trained in how to use Martial weaponary 

Ability Score Increase

Ability score increase +1 to dexterity and +2 to wisdom 

Watervision

Having been born from the water, serpents have perfect underwater vision up to 50 feet.

Bite

With the serpent's quick nature, they can lash out and bite people in a blink of an eye, causing 1d4 of damage and poisoning the target if hit.

Venomous Blood

With venom running through the blood of all serpents, they have a natural immunity to most poisons.

Alchemists Supplies proficiency

The serpents have always had a proficiency in being able to craft and use potions of all types, as well as being natural producers of poison, they can create a vial of poison once everyday.