Homebrew Xiopan Species Details

Hailing from far off jungles and deep within the mountains, both in the Material Plane and the Feywild, there lies a large society of race of beings known as the Xiopan, also known as the panda-folk. While many dismiss them as nothing more than panda bears, a closer look reveals them to be intelligent, peaceful creatures. They share many similarities to the panda, including the patchwork black and white fur. The Xiopan, however, are bipedal and tend to wear ornately-designed clothing, unlike the traditional panda bear.

Gentle Giants

Despite their size and stature, Xiopan are remarkably kind and social creatures. Some Xiopan even travel to far off land and join long adventures for the simple reason of making friends. While others may prefer the traditional culture of Xiopan society within their clan.

Masters of Chi

The Xiopan have mastered chi, an ancient and mystical energy believed to reside in all living things. While chi can be found in nearly any realm, the Xiopan seem to be the first to realize and hone its existence. They say that they control and attune with chi by calming the mind, letting go of inner turmoil, and unlocking inner peace. Chi itself can manifest in a variety of ways, and the Xiopan have 3 special ways to utilize it within their clan society.

Three Great Clans

The Xiopan society is made up of three distinct clans: the Long Clan, the Lianhua Clan, and the Jingshen Clan. Each clan has their own special utilization of chi within the greater Xiopan culture. The Long Clan are warriors, using chi for mastery in attacks and defense. The Lianhua Clan are healers, using their chi for healing the sick and injured. The Jingshen Clan are spellcasters, using their chi to cast a variety of spells to aid their allies. The Three Great Clans of the Xiopan live together, working side-by-side in peace and harmony for the greater good and survival of the species.

Xiopan Names

Xiopan naming practices are similar to those of humans, in that each Xiopan has a given name and a surname. The following are some examples of Xiopan names.

Male Names: Bolin, Chao, Ling, Mingli, Nianzu, Po, Rong, Zhiqiang

Female Names: Annchi, Daiyu, Kwong, Lan, Mei, Meng, Shan, Yubi

Surnames: Han, Lie, Pen, Shen, Song, Tang, Wong, Yu, Zhao

Xiopan Traits

As a Xiopan, you have the following racial traits.

Age

Xiopan usually reach adulthood around age 16, and they can live to be 400 years old.

Alignment

While Xiopan typically don't get involved in affairs outside their own they are almost always gentle individuals that only fight when they absolutely have to. Given their kind and docile lifestyle, it is very common for Xiopan to be Neutral Good.

Size

Xiopan stand around 5 to 6 feet tall, typically weighing around 200 to 300 pounds. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Bouncy

Xiopan are resistant to bludgeoning damage and fall damage.

Flamboyantly Mobile

You have proficiency in Acrobatics and Performance skill checks.

Inner Peace

You have mastered your chi, you are immune to being Frightened.

Xiopan Clan

As a Xiopan, you hail from one of the three great clans. Choose from the Long Clan (warriors), the Lianhua Clan (healers), or the Jingshen Clan (spellcasters).

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and Sylvan.