Homebrew Arachne Species Details

Arachne are beings that are half humanoid and half spider that were created via magical experiments by the Gwendolyn Empire to create their version of driders. However the empire was unable to recreate the natural bloodlust and ferocity that other driders possessed so they were cast aside as failures and left to reproduce in the wild. While not as commonly powerful as Driders Arachne are strong warriors and agile hunters, capable of operating in a wide range of terrain but a fairly narrow climate.

Physical Description 

Arachne are half-humanoid spider hybrids, with their lower body resembling that of a large eight-legged spider, belonging to their arachne parent, and the upper body resembling their non-Arachne parent, whether they be human, elf, dwarf, orc, or another. Arachne stand on at roughly 7 to 8 feet tall on average. Their spider’s half retains the attributes of the species of spider they belong to. Commonly found arachne sub-species includes wolf spiders, jumping spiders, and widow spiders. Arachne are much more likely to be female at birth, giving the impression that all arachne are female when in reality male arachne are simply much rarer.

Society

Due to being mistaken as Dirders most arachne are solitary by nature and prefer living on their own or in small tribes, whether on the fringes of the city or the depths of the wilderness. Most arachne are seen with fear and disgust and have become accustomed to hostile met by strangers and travellers, developing a darker, more cynical world view. On the rare occasion, an arachne will be met with hospitality and will live with other races in small villages serving as wilderness guides, weavers, builders, or alchemists.

Arachne Traits

You have the following traits

Ability Score Increase

Your Dexterity score increases by 2, and your Wisdom score increases by 1.

Age

Arachne, much like spiders, mature quickly, becoming adults at the age of 2 or 3 and having lifespans comparable to humans.

Alignment

Arachne don't tend toward any particular alignment. The best and the worst are found among them

Size

Arachne can be up to 7-8 feet tall and almost as wide. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Spider Walk

You have a climb speed equal to your walking speed. You can climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an ability check. Additionally, you ignore movement restrictions caused by webbing.

Darkvision

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. You can't discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.

Arachne's Lore

You gain proficiency in one skill of your choice: Acrobatics, Intimidation, Perception, Stealth, or Survival.

Monstrous Nature

Your creature type is considered to be a monstrosity.

Webbing

You can cast the spell web a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus. Wisdom is your spellcasting ability for this spell. You regain all uses when you finish a long rest.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and one language of your choice