Homebrew Hominoid Species Details

These Humanoid Constructs are a the result of divine arcane magics mixing with the unknowns of genetics.  The first of there kind were created, however they are living beings and can procreate like any other humanoid.

Their appearance is like that of traditional humans and elves.  But where their joints are you can see mechanisms of arcana and mechanics at play.  They don't create an unsettling presence unlike that of an android.  Most Hominoids have porcelain or ceramic-looking skin that flexes and reacts like normal skin.  Many often decorate their skin with elegant designs to show their age, expertise, memories, and adventures.

Hominoid Traits

Your hominoid character has the following traits. A few of the traits give you a choice; consider how your choice reflects the purpose for which your character was built.

Ability Score Increase

Your Constitution score increases by 2, and one other ability score of your choice increases by 1.

Age

They grow as normal humanoids do, with most Hominoids living between 100 - 200 years in age.  Though some do live as long as some elves. About 5%

Size

Hominoids are medium sized creatures.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Synthetic Brilliance

Gain proficiency in a skill of your choice and expertise in a skill you already have proficiency in.

Biolumin

Your body has the ability to emit a slight glow for those around you to see.  you emit a sphere 10ft around you of dim light, that can be turned on and off at your behest.

Mechanical Rest

You don’t need to sleep, and magic can’t put you to sleep. You can finish a long rest in 4 hours if you spend those hours in a trancelike meditation, during which you remain conscious.

Adaptation

When you become a 5th level character, you adapt to your environment.  You gain the ability to climbing, flying, swimming, or have a burrowing speed equal to your walking speed.

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