Homebrew Familiar Species Details

The results of bored wizards dabbling in arcane arts to transform their magical assistants into a more useful form. Over time the familiars gained a more permanent form in their new humanoid state and eventually began reproducing naturally.

Centuries later, the Federated States of Ralia still have no plan for the new demi-humans and they exist as second class citizens. Familiars are viewed as abominations to the Saenephate Empire and are dealt with as such.

Familiars appear as mostly human with minor animalistic features such as ears, a tail, feathers or scales. These distinguishing features are usually not easy to hide and mark one as a familiar within the Federated States of Ralia.

Second Class Citizens

Familiars are not treated the same way most citizens are within the Federated States of Ralia. They are not allowed to own land, hold positions of office or status and are usually subject to harsher punishments and treatment at the hands of their betters. Most familiars seek out the life of an adventurer to get away from their otherwise subservient lives within the city. Far more rare in the countryside and smaller villages, they are often seen with suspicion and mistrust.

Familiar Traits

Familiar traits are reflective of the magical creature their ancestors used to be

Ability Score Increase

All familiar gain +2 Constitution and based on the familiar's animal template they gain a +1 in an additional stat

Birds / Lizards +1 Intelligence

Canine / Rodents +1 Wisdom

Feline / Other* +1 Charisma

*for those familiars that are strange and exotic, they are rare and usually one of a kind

Familiar Bond

Gain a telepathic bond with a single individual. You can communicate with that individual telepathically if they are within 100 feet of you.

This ability can be changed to set the bonded individual on a long-rest.

Arcane Familiarity

Arcane energies are within the familiar's blood. They have the ability to detect magical energy much easier than other races.

Familiars gain Advantage on Arcana Checks

Familiar Arts

Familiars have not forgotten their duties to wizards as magical assistants and this manifests in their abilities to magically aid their companions in and out of combat.

Gain a cantrip touch spell or Prestidigitation