Homebrew Doppelganger Species Details
Doppelgangers are devious shapeshifters who take on the appearance of other humanoids, throwing off pursuit or luring victims to their doom with misdirection and disguise. Few creatures spread fear, suspicion, and deceit better than doppelgangers. Found in every land and culture, they can take on the guise of any individual of any race.
Doppelganger Traits
Doppelgangers are known for their limited telepathy and shapechanging.Darkvision
You have Darkvision with a range of 120 feet.
Shapechanger
As an action, you can change your appearance and your voice. You determine the specifics of the changes, including your coloration, hair length, and sex. You can also adjust your height and weight and can change your size between Medium and Small. You can make yourself appear as a member of another race, though none of your game statistics change. You can’t duplicate the appearance of an individual you’ve never seen, and you must adopt a form that has the same basic arrangement of limbs that you have. Your clothing and equipment aren’t changed by this trait.
Read Thoughts
The doppelganger magically reads the surface thoughts of one creature within 60 feet that is not behind 3 feet of wood or dirt, 2 feet of stone, 2 inches of metal, or a thin sheet of lead. While in range you may continue reading its thoughts, as long your concentration isn't broken (as if concentrating on a spell). While reading the target's mind you have advantage on Wisdom (Insight) and Charisma (Deception), Charisma (Intimidation), and Charisma (Persuasion) checks made against the target.
Creature type
You are considered a Monstrosity.
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