Homebrew Anansi Species Details

Anansi evolved from simple spiders in the Underdark, apparently from a diet consisting mainly on cranium rats and some other psionic creatures, although they never developed psionic powers of their own. They were forced to move above ground by Lolth, who viewed them as impure abominations. This resulted in the anansi becoming distrustful of magic and, to a lesser extent, elves. This tension has recently been somewhat assuaged by the elves' dedication to preserving nature, but many of the less-contacted anansi clans are still distrustful

After the drow exodus to the Underdark, the anansi spread out among the forests of the world, and began to acclimate. Recently, some anansi clans have begun exporting limited quantities of wood, ore, and furs to trade in cities. Citing a need to modernize their living conditions, and to become a new race in a growing world, and to distance themselves from the Lolth's stigma, the broodmothers of the anansi Ax'hi, Ne'ka, Vi'wen, and Ta'geh signed trade agreements with several cities.

Anansi Traits

Race of evolved spiders

Ability score increase

Ability score increase

Matriarch

Being naturally made for it, broodmothers are much more convincing. You have proficiency in one Charisma based skill of your choice.

Fangs

Sharp and filled with toxins, your teeth are natural weapons. On a hit, you deal 1d6 piercing damage, instead of the normal 1 bludgeoning damage

Spider Anatomy

Thanks to your relation to insects, you have an exoskeleton, even if thin. When you aren't wearing armor, your AC is 11 + your Dexterity modifier. You can use your natural armor to determine your AC if the armor you wear would leave you with a lower AC. A shield's benefits apply as normal while you use your natural armor.