Homebrew Chamaelid Species Details

Alson known as "Chameleonfolk" or "Invisible Lizardfolk", the Chamaelids are humanoid and sentient chameleons that live atop trees.

There is a debate among scholars as to how the "Chameleonfolk" came into being. Some researchers theorize that the Chamaelids evolved from regular chameleons over time. Other academics believe the "Inivisible Lizardfolk" were indeed simple chameleons, but were transformed due to the influece of magic. There are even some sages who claim that the Chamaelids are the offspring of a reptilian deity or some powerful entity of nature.

Due to their heritage, the Chamaelids share some traits with regular chameleons. They are natural climbers, have eyes that can move independently from one another, use their tongue to catch small prey and have the ability to camouflage themselves.

The Chamaelids are small and scaled, but tend to have differents shades to their hide depending on the environment from whence they hail. There are even some "Chameleonfolk" who have specifical appendages on their heads, such as small horns, grooves and frills.

Chamaelids tend to have an easier time among the wilderness, but it is no unheard of some "Chameleonfolk" living in the midst of civilization and interacting with other species across the multiverse.

Chamaelid Traits

As a Chamaelid, you have these special traits.

Creature Type

You are a Humanoid.

Size

Your size is Small (about 2–4 feet tall).

Speed

Your walking Speed is 30 feet and you have a Climb Speed equal to your walking speed.

Treetop Tenant

You have Proficiency with the Nature skill.

Eye on the Front, Eye on the Back

You have Advantage on Perception checks that rely on sight.

Shimmering Scales

You know the Invisibility spell and can cast it on yourself without expending a spell slot or requiring material components.

Trailing Tongue

As a Bonus Action, you can pull objects with your tongue. It has a reach of 30 feet and can drag a number of pounds equal to five times your Strength modifier.  If the object is being held or worn, it's user must succeed on a contested Athletics check against you to avoid the pull.

Additionally, as an Action, you can try to use your tongue to grapple a Tiny creature that you can see within range. The target must succeed on a contested Athletics check against you. On a fail, the creature is dragged to an unnocupied space within 5 feet of you and has the Grappled condition. Should they wish to, the target may use either it's Athletics or Acrobatics skills to avoid the grapple.