Homebrew Ghoul Species Details
Of Two Worlds
Ghouls are nearly indistinguishable from the average citizen and often live amongst normal people . In height, they’re on par with both parents, They range from under 5 feet to about 6 feet tall, and from 80 to 180 pounds, with men only slightly taller and heavier than women. Half-elf men do have facial hair, and sometimes grow beards to mask their ghoulness. ghoul coloration and features lie slightly darker than the average human. They tend to have the eyes of their human form on display until using their kagune or unable to control their hunger.
Thieves or Wanderers
Ghouls have no lands of their own, though they are welcome in human cities. In large cities in regions where humans interact often, ghouls are sometimes numerous enough to form small communities of their own.
In most parts of the world, though, ghouls are uncommon enough that one might live for years without meeting another. Some ghouls prefer to avoid company altogether, wandering the wilds as trappers, foresters, hunters, or adventurers and visiting civilization only rarely. Like elves, they are driven by the wanderlust that comes of their longevity. Others, in contrast, throw themselves into the thick of society, putting their charisma and social skills to great use as swindlers or become consumed by their hunger and consume towns at a time.
Ghoul Names
Ghouls use either human conventions.
Ghoul Traits
Your ghoul character has some qualities that are unique to ghouls.Kagune
A ghoul's kagune is a predatory organ used for hunting. the kagune can be released from many different locations on the body of the ghoul depending on what type of kagune they posses.
- Bikaku. this type of kagune forms from the tailbone and creates a sort of tail that can be used for attacking or defending the user. it forms a singular thick, muscular tail that the user can use to manipulate themselves in their surroundings
- Rinkaku. This type of kagune sits just above the hips and forms a multitude of tendrils that the user can use for offence, defence, and traversal. the rinkaku can form between 1 and 6 tendrils depending on what the user calls upon.
- Okaku. this kagune forms on the shoulder blades and creates wing-like protrusions that can allow its user to fly short distances as well as greatly buffing their speed and dexterity.
- Koukaku. this kagune forms from a singular arm or shoulder and creates a blade like over-limb that can look a multitude of differing ways. the blade can increase or decrease its size at will.
Regeneration
A ghoul can regenerate mild amounts during combat. All bar the rinkaku users regenerate 1d4 after taking damage and rinkaku users regenerate 1d6
Ghoul's Hunger
Ghouls cannot derive nourishment from anything other than humans. That's believed to be because of a unique enzyme they possess. On top of that, their tongues work differently than others do so their food tastes revolting to them. Vegetable tastes grassy, Fish tastes Fishy and meat tastes gamy.
Ability Score Increase
Your Charisma score increases by 2, and two other ability scores of your choice increase by 1.
Age
Ghouls mature at the same rate humans do and reach adulthood around the age of 20. They live much longer than humans, however, often reaching 180 years.
Size
Ghouls are about the same size as humans, ranging from 5 to 6 feet tall. Your size is Medium.
Speed
Your base walking speed is 50 feet.
Darkvision
Thanks to your ghoul blood, you have superior vision in dark and dim conditions. 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.
Skill Versatility
You gain proficiency in two skills of your choice.
Languages
You can speak, read, and write Common, Elvish, and one extra language of your choice.
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