Homebrew Locathah Species Details

The locathah have been dealt a bad hand in terms of their racial history, having been enslaved by nearly every race of the Sea of Fallen Stars, especially by the Kuo-toa and Ixitxachitl. Although there are still some locathah slaves dotted around the deeper oceans, most are now free and living in more shallow waters as nomads.

The reason for their enslavement, in their minds, was that their enemies took advantage of periods when the locathah were at odds with their allies or each other and thus, fragmented. As such, they now live in tight-knit communities and, if others prove to be their allies, the locathah will prove firm in their allegiance, trying everything in their power to keep such alliances together. Despite said history of slavery, even when treated with the utmost cruelty, they do not harbour angry or vengeful feelings towards their former captors, though they will do anything within their power short of threatening harm to their fellows to escape if enslaved by someone else. They don't believe that is shameful to be enslaved, but it is to do nothing about the situation.

It is easy to unintentionally offend a locathah as they have many unwritten rules of etiquette. If approached by a creature wielding a weapon, a locathah will always either flee or engage in combat. They do not like to be touched by other species, interactions with others are always done at a distance. They commonly lead creatures unfamiliar with their territory by their wake-currents.

Locathah Traits

As one of these proud fish-folk you gain the following traits:

Ability Score Increase

As one of the proud Locathah, your Dexterity score increases by 2 and your Constitution score increases by 1.

Age.

As one of the Locathah, your average lifespan is 150 years and reach adulthood around the age of 10.

Alignment.

Locathah tend toward being neutral. If approached by a creature wielding a weapon, a locathah will always either flee or engage in combat. They do not like to be touched by other species, interactions with others are always done at a distance

Size.

Locathah are slightly shorter than humans, averaging about 5 feet tall. Your size is Medium.

Speed.

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

Leviathan Will

As nomads of the deep you have advantage on saving throws against being charmed, frightened, paralyzed, poisoned, stunned, or put to sleep.

Limited Amphibiousness.

You can breathe air and water, but you need to be submerged at least once every 4 hours to avoid suffocating.

Hunter and Gatherer

As expert hunters and gatherers, you have expertise in the Nature and Survival skills.

Languages.

You know both Aquan and Common.