Homebrew Cactic Species Details

The Cactic, a mysterious race of sentient cactus beings, roams the arid deserts and rocky wastelands with an air of quiet contemplation. Standing tall and proud, these humanoid cacti resemble humans in form but are adorned with prickly spines and resilient flesh akin to that of their desert-dwelling cousins.

Their faces, if one could call them such, are adorned with three hollow sockets: two that resemble eyes and one that mimics a mouth. While they lack vocal chords, they communicate through a complex language of hand gestures and body posturing, conveying thoughts and emotions with remarkable clarity.

Despite their stoic appearance, Cactics possess a deep connection to the natural world, often serving as guardians of the desert ecosystems they call home. With a wave of their hands, they can command the elements to their will, shaping the landscape to suit their needs.

Encounters with Cactics are rare and often fleeting, as they prefer to keep to themselves and avoid unnecessary conflict. However, those who earn their trust may find steadfast allies in these enigmatic beings, for beneath their prickly exterior lies a heart as resilient as the desert sands.

Age. Cactics reach maturity at around 20 years old and can live up to 150 years.

Alignment. Cactics tend to be neutral in alignment, valuing harmony and balance in nature.

Size. Cactics stand between 5 and 6 feet tall. Your size is Medium.

Languages. You can speak, read, and write Common and Cactic. Cactic is a language of hand gestures and body posturing, allowing you to communicate with other Cactics and creatures familiar with the language.

Cactic Traits

Thorned Body. Natural Camouflage. Innate Connection. Desert Dweller.

Ability score increase.

Ability Score Increase. Your Constitution score increases by 2, and your Wisdom score increases by 1.

Thorned Body.

Thorned Body. Your body is covered in small, sharp thorns. When a creature makes a melee attack against you, it takes 1 piercing damage if its attack roll is lower than your Armor Class.

Innate Connection.

You can cast the druidcraft cantrip. Wisdom is your spellcasting ability for this spell.

Natural camouflage.

Natural Camouflage. You have proficiency in the Stealth skill.

Desert dweller.

Desert Dweller. You have advantage on saving throws against extreme heat and can go without water for twice as long as other creatures.