Homebrew Gemborn Species Details

The Gemborn trace their ancestry to the Underdark. Originally descended from lineages native to the subterranean depths, the Gemborn have taken on traits of the abundant gemstones that once lined the caves they called home. Some still dwell in the Underdark, while others live on the surface—descendants of those who journeyed upward generations ago.

They resemble their ancestral lineage but are touched by the essence of stone. A Gemborn’s skin may take on the hues of gemstones, earth, or stone—ranging from rich, natural tones to human-like skin dusted with glittering flecks of gemdust. Some bear fine cracks across their skin like fault lines in rock, while others appear polished and smooth, their complexions dark as obsidian or deep brown, with eyes that gleam like agates. In rare cases, crystalline growths protrude from their skin—or their very flesh seems to be made of living gemstone. A Gemborn’s hair might appear carved from crystal or stone, or take on a more natural look, resembling the hair of their surface kin.

Gemborn Traits

The gemborn inherit gemstones steadfast strength and resilience

Ability Score Increase.

Ability Score Increase. Increase one ability score by 2 and increase a different one by 1, or you increase three different scores by 1.

Type.

Type.  You are a Humanoid.

Size.

You are Medium or Small. You choose the size when you select this race.

Speed.

Your walking speed is 30 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 discern colors in that darkness only as shades of gray.

Earth Walk

You can move across difficult terrain without expending extra movement if you are using your walking speed on the ground or a floor.

Gem Ancestry

Choose one type of gemstone from the Gem Ancestry table. This determines your damage resistance

Amethyst	Force
Crystal	Radiant
Emerald	Psychic
Sapphire	Thunder
Topaz	Necrotic

Gemstone resillance

Your gem studded  skin  hardens your body against damage. You gain a +1 bonus to Armor Class.

Languages

Your character can speak, read, and write Common and one other language that you and your DM agree is appropriate for the character. The Player’s Handbook offers a list of languages to choose from. The DM is free to modify that list for a campaign.