Homebrew Changeling (Homebrew but not really lol) Species Details

With ever-changing appearances, changelings reside in many societies undetected. Each changeling can supernaturally adopt any face they like. For some changelings, a new face is only a disguise. For other changelings, a new face may reveal an aspect of their soul.

The first changelings in the multiverse appeared in the Feywild, and the wondrous, mutable essence of that plane lingers in changelings today - even in those changelings who have never set foot in the fey realm. Each changeling decides how to use their shape-shifting ability, channeling either the peril or the joy of the Feywild. Sometimes they adopt new forms for the sake of mischief or malice, and other times they don a new identity to right wrongs or delight the downtrodden.

In their true form, changelings appear faded, their features almost devoid of detail. It is rare to see a changeling in that form, for a typical changeling changes their shape the way others might change clothes. A casual shape -one created on the spur of the moment, with no depth or history- is called a mask. A mask can be used to express a mood or to serve a specific purpose and then might never be used again. However, many changelings develop identities that have more depth, crafting whole personas complete with histories and beliefs. A changeling adventurer might have personas for many situations, including negotiation, investigation, and combat.

Personas can be shared by multiple changelings; a community might be home to three healer changelings, with whoever is on duty adopting the persona of Andrea, the gentle physician. Personas can even be passed down through a family, allowing a younger changeling to take advantage of contacts established by the persona's previous users.

Changeling (Homebrew but not really lol) Traits

As a changeling, you have the following racial traits.

Languages

You speak Common and one other language of your choice.

Ability Score Increase

When determining your ability scores, increase one score by 2 and a different score by 1, or increase three different scores by 1. You can’t raise any scores above 20.

Creature Type

You are a Fey.

Size

You are Medium or Small. You choose the size when you select this race,

Lifespan

100 years.

Speed

Your walking speed in 30 feet.

Changeling Instincts

Thanks to your connection to the Fey realm, you gain proficiency with 2 of the following skills of your choice: Deception, Insight, Intimidation, Performance, or Persuasion.

Shapechanger

As an action, you can change your appearance and voice. You stay in the new form until you use an action to revert to your true form or until you die.

• You determine the specifics of the changes, including your coloration, hair length, sex, height, weight, and your size between Medium and Small.
• You can make yourself appear as a member of another race, however, none of your game stats change. Your clothing and equipment are not changed by the trait.
• You can’t duplicate the appearance of an individual you’ve never seen, and you must adopt a form that has the same basic arrangement of limbs you have.