Homebrew Thri-kreen [2024] Species Details

The Thri-kreen species from Spelljammer: Adventures in Space, updated for 2024 rulings.

Thri-kreen have insectile features and two pairs of arms. Their bodies are encased in protective chitin. They can alter the coloration of this carapace to blend in with their natural surroundings.

Although thri-kreen don’t sleep, they do require periods of inactivity to revitalize themselves. During these periods, they are fully aware of what’s happening around them.

Thri-kreen speak by clacking their mandibles and waving their antennae, indicating to other thri-kreen what they are thinking and feeling. Other creatures find this method of communication difficult to interpret and impossible to duplicate. To interact with other folk, thri-kreen rely on a form of telepathy.

Thri-kreen Traits

Creature Type: Monstrocity
Size: Medium (About 6-8 feet)
Speed: 30 feet

As a thri-kreen, you have these special traits.

Darkvision

You have Darkvision with a range of 60 feet.

Chameleon Carapace

While you aren’t wearing armor, your carapace gives you a base Armor Class of 13 + your Dexterity modifier.

As an action, you can change the color of your carapace to match the color and texture of your surroundings, giving you advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks made to hide in those surroundings.

Insectoid Anatomy

Your unique anatomy allows you to accomplish feats only other insects can pull, only to a humanoid scale. You gain the two following traits.

Secondary Arms. You have two slightly smaller secondary arms below your primary pair of arms. The secondary arms can manipulate an object, open or close a door or container, pick up or set down a Tiny object, or wield a weapon that has the light property.
Standing Leap. When making a long jump, your jump distance is equal to your Strength and Dexterity scores. When making a high jump, your jump distance is equal to 5 plus your Strength and Dexterity modifiers. Additionally, your high jumps do not require a running start.

Sleepless

You do not require sleep and can remain conscious during a long rest, though you must still refrain from strenuous activity to gain the benefit of the rest.

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