Homebrew Axolotl Species Details

History

These axolotl humanoids didn't always exist. Some axolotls may have come into contact with magic, a different plane of existence, been blessed by a god, or maybe even just born through traditional means. They don't get much guidance for life and are forced to continue their lives on their own. They tended to live in forests near rivers or lakes since, when going into a town, they got many looks as it's not everyday they see an axolotl humanoid.

Physical Description

These axolotl humanoids are a variety of colors with their squishy exterior. The skin of an axolotl is highly permeable, allowing them to easily exchange oxygen even when underwater. However, they dry out easily and must take care to maintain their moisture levels. Their gills extend out of the sides of their heads and their rears have tails about half as long as they are tall. These help with their ambulation in water. Their hands and feet feature short digits that are webbed.

Attitudes and Beliefs

Axolotl humanoids rarely act cocky or brag. They believe others are equal to them, if not higher, and often do their best to make others feel the same way. They are therefore very wholesome. It is unknown if they were just made this way or meandering through life has gotten them to this amicable worldview. This is not to say they are sycophants, as axolotls will usually not treat a bad person as well as one they perceive being good. While rare, these axolotl's can turn towards an evil way of life. This can be a result of how they've been treated by others, who gave them their current life, etc.

Axolotl Names

Since axolotls didn't have names before they became humanoid, they named themselves after things around them, occasionally taking the names of other humanoids. Sometimes even taking the sounds of being under water as a name.

Axolotl Traits

An Axolotl that gained humanoid intelligence gains the following traits.

Ability Score Increase.

Your Dexterity score increases by 2 and your Constitution score increases by 1.

Age.

Axolotls reach adulthood at age 10 and can live up to 80 years.

Alignment.

Axolotls are usually friendly and tend to be good-hearted, sometimes to the point of innocence, so most of them tend towards good alignments.

Size.

Axolotls, on average, are about 3 feet tall and weigh about 40 pounds. Your size is Small.

Speed.

Your base walking speed is 25 feet. You also have a swimming speed of 35 feet.

Darkvision.

You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You can't discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.

Amphibious.

You can breathe air and water.

Axolotl Regeneration.

Your body can naturally regenerate, although you can only regenerate small wounds in short bursts. If you have 1 or more hit point and are below half your hit point maximum, as a bonus action you may spend up to half of your hit dice to regain hit points, similar to when you would regain hit points during a short rest. Once you use this trait, you can not use it again until you finish a long rest.

Cute Face.

With a cute and squishy face, it is difficult for you to instill fear into others. You have a disadvantage in Charisma (Intimidation) checks, but advantage in Charisma (Persuasion) checks.

Languages.

You can speak, read, and write Common and Aquan.