Homebrew Eyekin Species Details

 

Beholder-like Humanoids

The elf-like body of Eyekin seems relatively normal, however taking a glance at their heads will reveal a giant eye staring back at you. Very distant relatives of beholders, their eyes are known to strike fear into those who look at them for the first time. However, unlike their ancestors they cannot shoot eyebeams that damage or do any effects. It's literally just an abnormally sized eyeball that is roughtly the size of a medium sized exercise ball. Their skin ranges in all colors, but almost always is a paler hue of the color, while the Iris has infinitely more variety ranging from natural colors to bright violets. This also gives them no visible mouth, nose or ears, but they can hear, smell and speak. However they cannot eat, so they dont need food.

 

Error in Genetics

As similar to beholders as they somewhat seem, there is one major difference. Instead of countless eyes, this is replaced with a set of wings corresponding to the color of the Iris. The wings are functional, but not the best at flying, only allowing the eyefolk to move up to their walking speed +10.

Exposed Eye

The eye has to keep itself clean somehow, so the Eyekin grew transparent eyelids in order to blink.  Because of this, you don't have to take as many precautions as you believe you have to in dusty areas.

 

Eyekin Names

Eyekin usually have names similar to Humans and Elves, leaning more towards Elvish.

 

Eyekin Traits

Eyefolk are an odd race, complete with their own quirks.

Ability Score

Because of your functional wings and your Human like physique, Your Charisma increases by 2, while your Dexterity increases by 1.

Age

Eyekin normally live up to around 80 years old and age a bit faster than Humans do. However, they don't show signs of old age, instead they stop physically changing around 25.

Alignment

Eyekin are typically Chaotic, always loving to bathe in the attention of others.

Size

Eyekin are typically taller than humans ranging from Six to Eight feet tall. Your size is medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30, while your base flying speed is 40.

Langues

Eyekin know Sylvan and common.

Darkvision

Because your head is literally an eye, you have darkvision up to 60 feet. Everything is tinted black but you can slightly distinguish colors.

Charismatic Gaze

Your giant eye gives you Expertise in Investigation, Perception and Intimidation, but you get Disadvantage in all Animal Handling and Slight of Hand checks along with accuracy in bright areas.

Soft Flesh

Because the eye is so important to the Eyekin, Any Piercing or Slashing damage done to the Iris or the pupil can render them prone due to Blindness. Many Eyekin combat this by using their wings to help dodge attacks.