Homebrew Faceless Species Details

The faceless descend from an ancient people called the Xaha'vor. They live on Vaaz, a secluded island shrouded in a magical mist. No one knows what the mist is, or how it came to be, but it is said to be the source of their long lifespans and psionic abilities. The Xaha'vor can communicate telepathically, and are gifted sorcerers. They have dark skin and the color of their hair can range from pitch black tio bright blue or green. They are humanlike in size, allthough slightly shorter and leaner built. The mist also granted them features unlike other humanoids. Their faces are completely blank, save for their glowing green eyes - they lack both mouth, nose and ears. They can still hear and smell, but can not speak or make any vocal sounds. 

Secluded Islanders

Through the ages the society of the Xaha'vor prospered, and their cities grew and covered the whole of Vaaz. They lived in harmony with animals native to the island, and could communicate as well with them as with each other. Allthough their cities were large and grandoise, the Xaha'vor lived simple lives. They foraged food from the wilds, were gifted hunters and they all had a deep connection to nature and her deities. They worshipped their own gods, though some have later taken on the gods of other races. 

The Xaha'vor lived happily and content within the safety of the mist. Some of the Xaha'vor eventually grew curious of the outside world. They knew there were something more out there, from the coming and going of strange birds and sea creatures, and there were even some who claimed to have seen glimpses of sails through the mist. The Xaha'vor decided that a group of brave women and men should venture into the mist, to see how far it stretched and what might lay beyond. Most of them returned, to tell of what they had found. But a few stayed, soon to be followed by other adventurous Xaha'vor, ready to take on the new world. 

Faceless Traits

Your faceless character has the following traits.

Ability Score Increase

Your Wisdom and Charisma scores both increase by 1.

Age

Faceless have unusually long lifespans, and live on average to around 800 years. They mature at the same rate as humans, and are considered adults at the age of 120.

Alignment

The faceless come from a secluded island, with their own laws and customs. They tend to live lawful lives with good behavior, but might be considered neutral to outsiders.

Size

Faceless are similar in build to humans, though they are typically a few inches shorter and leaner. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

The Sound of Silence

You speak telepathically, and can do this to any number of creatures you can see within 60 ft. of you. You don’t need to share a language with the creature for it to understand your telepathic messages, but the creature must be able to understand at least one language or be telepathic itself.

Masked Visage

Faceless tend to stir unease in people unfamiliar with their featureless faces. Faceless adventurers often wear masks to hide their true visage. These masks are usually crafted from wood or bone, and rarely colored more than black or white.

Choose one type of mask from the following options. The type of mask you choose will often manifest in your character, through traits or quirks. Some faceless choose masks that reflect their class. 

Psychic Prowess

You have advantage on saving throws against being charmed, and you have resistance to psychic damage.

Languages

You communicate telepathically. You can understand, read, and write Common and one other language of your choice.