Homebrew Axolotlian Species Details

 

Reef-Born Explorers

Axolotlians first came about a few hundred years after the first Tritons made themselves known to the surface world. Similar to their cousins they too lived and thrived under the safety of the waves. Most forming coves within coral reefs and subsequently taking care of the reefs to ensure they would have homes. When they became of age many axolotlians would venture from their homes, following their curative instinct to explore the world above and below the waves before deciding on if they wish find a reef of their own. 

 

Gentle Souls

 

Being close to the surface and living in such open communities have left the axolotlians as very social creatures. In many cases they would be diplomats between sailors and sea creatures that felt threatened by the unknown, and shared such a role when helping dissuade the animosity between the haughty Tritons and the surface dwellers. Coming from such a social species they are often first to seek diplomacy rather than trying to use force when encountering the unknown, always seeking to nurture and grow rather than ravage and destroy, a trait that won them the favor of many lawful good races such as dryads, gold dragons, dwarves, and many paladin factions. 

 

Axolotlian Personality

Far from the mundane and the average the Axolotlians often have many quirks that make them stand out from the average surface dweller.

Axolotlian Quirks

d6	Quirk
1	You have a terrible habit of eating random things that you haven't confirmed are edible.
2	You are quick to rationalize people being rude to you or make excuses for those that harm you.
3	You learned how to make a very niche item and have made it a core part of your personality.
4	You assume that people are telling the truth even if you have no evidence to support it.
5	The surface world is a wondrous place, and you are constantly wondered and amazed by even the smallest of things. .
6	You mistakenly assume that surface folk know how to swim and act underwater. This misconception has gotten you into trouble....numerous times.

Axolotlian Names

Most Axolotlian names are very simplistic or they are shortened versions of other words, often using things commonly found in coral reefs or bays. They also don't carry surnames, instead their family name will be the reef/bay they were born. (ie. Bubbles (Bub) Congard Reef)

Axolotlian Names: Coral, Bubbles, Bub, Sharky, Fish, Seaweed, Plankton. 

Axolotlian Traits

Your Axolotlian character has the following racial traits.

Ability Score Increase

Your Constitution score increases by 2, your Charisma score increases by 1

Age

Axolotlians reach maturity around age 15 and can live up to 200 years.

Size

Axolotlians are very stout and small, allowing them to thrive in the compact coral reefs. They average 2-3 feet in height and are Small

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet, and you have a swimming speed of 30 feet.

Amphibious

You can breathe air and water.

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 can’t discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.

Emissary of the Sea

Aquatic beasts have an extraordinary affinity with your people. You can communicate simple ideas with beasts that can breathe water. They can understand the meaning of your words, and you are able to understand their thoughts and emotions even if you don't understand their language. You gain advantage on Charisma (Persuasion) and Wisdom (Animal Handling) checks to pacify creatures that can breathe water. 

Satiate and Regenerate

As an action you can consume 1 limb and regain a number of hit points equal to 3d6 + your constitution modifier. Any limbs lost through this manner regrow at the start of your next turn. You can preform this action a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus. 
When consuming a limb in this matter you also consume everything attached to it such as armor, magic items, weapons, etc. unless specified beforehand that you have removed them. (Do keep in mind that removing some armor or sheathing some tools/weapons/items require additional actions or bonus actions.) Items consumed this way are lost until they exit your body 24 hours later. 

As a result of your enhanced regenerative nature you are able to regrow 1 lost limb per long rest if they were removed in a manner other than this ability. Limbs lost due to weapons enhanced with anti-healing/anti-regeneration magic cannot be regrown without magical assistance. 

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and Aquan.