Homebrew Chimeran Species Details

Chimeran

Ability Score Increase:
Your Dexterity increases by 2, and your Charisma increases by 1.

Age:
Chimerans mature at the same rate as humans but live slightly longer, up to 120 years.

Alignment:
Chimerans tend to be chaotic, valuing freedom and individuality, but they can be of any alignment.

Size:
Chimerans are about the same size and build as humans. Your size is Medium.

Speed:
Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Chimeric Transformation:
Once per long rest, you can transform part of your body to mimic one of the following mythical creatures: Jorōgumo, Centaur, Valkyrie, Lamia, Minotaur, Mermaid, or Neko. This transformation lasts for 1 hour. You can choose one of the following forms each time you transform:

• Jorōgumo: Your lower body becomes that of a spider. You gain a climbing speed of 30 feet and can move up, down, and across vertical surfaces and upside down along ceilings, while leaving your hands free.
• Centaur: Your lower body becomes that of a horse. Your walking speed increases to 40 feet, and you can use your hooves as a natural weapon, dealing 1d6 + your Strength modifier bludgeoning damage.
• Valkyrie: Your arms transform into powerful, feathered wings, granting you a flying speed of 30 feet. While transformed, you can use your wings to make unarmed strikes, dealing 1d4 + your Strength modifier bludgeoning damage.
• Lamia: Your lower body becomes that of a serpent. You gain a constrict attack, dealing 1d8 + your Strength modifier bludgeoning damage, and the target is grappled (escape DC 8 + your proficiency bonus + your Strength modifier).
• Minotaur: You grow large, curved horns, and your upper body becomes more muscular and imposing. You gain a charge attack: if you move at least 20 feet straight toward a target and then hit it with a melee attack on the same turn, the target takes an extra 1d6 piercing damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a Strength saving throw (DC 8 + your proficiency bonus + your Strength modifier) or be knocked prone.
• Mermaid: Your lower body becomes that of a fish. You gain a swimming speed of 40 feet and can breathe underwater.
• Neko: You gain cat-like agility. You have advantage on Dexterity (Acrobatics) checks and can move through spaces as narrow as 1 foot wide without squeezing.

Languages:
You can speak, read, and write Common and one other language of your choice.

Appearance

Chimerans are nearly identical to humans, with only slight variations that hint at their unique abilities. They have the same range of skin tones and body types as humans. However, their eyes have a distinctive, animal-like quality, with a reflective layer similar to the tapetum lucidum found in many nocturnal animals. This gives their eyes a subtle, eerie glow in low light conditions, reminiscent of a wild animal’s gaze.

Their hair can range in color from natural human shades to vibrant, anime-like hues, including bright pinks, deep blues, and rich purples, as well as dark, shiny blacks. This wide variety of hair colors adds to their unique and mystical appearance. Despite these subtle differences, Chimerans can easily blend into human society, their true nature only becoming apparent when they choose to reveal it.

Background and Culture

Chimerans are a rare and mysterious race, often seen as the embodiment of nature’s adaptability and the arcane’s transformative power. They are known for their wanderlust and curiosity, often traveling far and wide to experience all the world has to offer. Their ability to transform parts of their body makes them versatile adventurers and formidable opponents.

Chimerans often live in small, tight-knit communities, valuing freedom and personal expression. They are known for their vibrant festivals and celebrations, where they showcase their unique abilities and share stories of their travels.

Chimeran Traits

you can transform part of your body to mimic one of the following mythical creatures: Jorōgumo, Centaur, Valkyrie, Lamia, Minotaur, Mermaid, or Neko.