Homebrew Deepkin Species Details

 

Born in the crushing silence of the deepest caverns, the Deepkin are a people shrouded in darkness. Legends say they were shaped by the earth itself, infused with the echoes of ancient titans that slumber beneath the stone. They do not see as surface folk do—instead, they perceive the world through vibrations, subtle sounds, and the rhythm of life itself.

 

To outsiders, Deepkin are unsettling: towering figures with pale, stone-like skin etched with faint bioluminescent lines that pulse with their heartbeat. Their eyeless faces and heavy, deliberate movements make them appear more beast than mortal, yet beneath the fearsome exterior lies a people of profound patience and wisdom.

 

Deepkin society revolves around listening. Songs of stone and echoes of history are passed down through vibration drums and resonant chants. They act as wardens of the deep places, guarding forgotten ruins, buried secrets, and primordial rifts that should never see daylight. Though feared by many, Deepkin often see themselves as protectors—watchers in the dark who bear the burden of silence so that others may live in light.

Deepkin Traits

Creature Type: Humanoid
Size: Medium (about 7–8 feet tall)
Speed: 35 feet

As a Deepkin, you have these special traits.

Large Form

Starting at character level 5, you can change your size to Large as a Bonus Action if you’re in a big enough space. This transformation lasts for 10 minutes or until you end it (no action required). For that duration, you have Advantage on Strength checks, and your Speed increases by 10 feet. Once you use this trait, you can’t use it again until you finish a Long Rest.

Powerful Build

You have Advantage on any ability check you make to end the Grappled condition. You also count as one size larger when determining your carrying capacity.

Blind

Deepkin are blind are use their blindsight to get around. They have blindsight up to 30ft

Burrower

Deepkin can burrow into the ground and have a burrowing speed of 30ft

Sonic Scream

Sonic Scream: the target must make a con save 15 damage is 3d12 psychic damage 

 

At level 7 damage goes to 4d12 and dc goes up to 16

 

At level nine damage goes to 5d12 and dc goes to 17

 

At level 11 damage goes to 6d12 and dc goes to 18

 

At level 13 damage goes to 7d12 and dc goes to 19

 

At level 15 damage goes to 8d12 dc goes to 20