Homebrew Barkskin Species Details

“A cold wind was blowing from the north, and it made the trees rustle like living things.” - George R.R. Martin, A Game of Thrones

Lax Nature-Lovers

Barkskin live an extremely long time, up to 1,000 years, and as such have all the time they need to explore their homes. There's not much urgency among barkskin families, and deviations and diversions are even encouraged.

Barkskin Names

Barkskin will take as a first name any collection of syllables that sound nice together, with a preference for noises that remind them of the woods: wind blowing through trees, the bubbling of a creek, etc. Their "lasts names," contrasting with their unique first names, are simply whatever kind of tree the barkskin came from: birch, redwood, etc.

Barkskin Traits

As a barkskin, you have these traits.

Ability Score Increase

You have a +2 to Constitution and +1 to Wisdom.

Easily Flammable

Your wood-and-leaf body exposes you to fiery destruction. You are vulnerable to fire damage.

Commune with Family

Despite your entry into what's considered the "more sentient" societies, you still know how to communicate with your ancestors. You can cast Speak with Plants a number of times equal to your Wisdom modifier (to a minimum of 1). You regain all expended uses of the spell after a Long Rest. This does not count against the total number of spells you know or prepare.

Creature Type

You are a Plant.

Extended Reach

Your body is made of easily moldable wood and vine. Your arms have a reach of ten feet instead of five, including when making melee attacks.