Homebrew Draenei Species Details

Draenei are often confused for tieflings or odd coloured sayters, though they share some physical similarities, there are some differences. Towering at around 7–8 feet tall, their skin tone is generally blue but can range from white to dark violet.  Draenei possess cloven hooves and a long tail, which tends to be thinner on females and which can be reinforced with plates on males. They can also have horns of varying appearance or forehead plates on their heads. While males have tendrils growing out from their chin and neck, female tendrils are thinner and grow from behind their ears, though harder to spot as they typically are hidden within the hair. Their eyes glow many shades of blue or purple. When draenei die, the glow fades away. Draenei bear the [Gift of the Naaru], a blessing bestowed by the naaru upon all draenei which manifests in the form of a glowing blue or yellow rune on their forehead. All draenei can tap into this gift to heal themselves or injured allies.

Draenei Traits

Draenei are extremely intelligent and have a natural affinity for magic in all of its forms. Using their gifts, they developed a vast and wondrous society.

Ablilty Score Increase

Draenei are quite wise but often are too smart for their own good. Your Wisdom score increases by 1, and your Intelligence score increases by 2.

Age

Draenei mature at the same rate as humans but live a quite a few years longer.

Alignment

Draenei are most often neutral and good, however some, rejecting their heritage, fall into evil. Those that follow the path of law or chaos due so often with a fanatical zealotry.

Size

Draenei are built like well-proportioned humans. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Darkvision

Due to the innate abilities of your race, you have superior vision in dark and dim conditions. 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.

Shadow Resistance

You have resistance to necrotic damage.

Gift of the Naaru

You know the light cantrip. Once you reach 3rd level, you can cast the healing word spell once with this trait, and you regain the ability to do so when you finish a short rest. Charisma is your spellcasting ability for these spells.

Gemcutting

You have proficiency in Jeweler's Tools.