Homebrew [C] changeling Species Details
When in their true or natural form, a changeling looked rather like a doppelganger, with a lesser resemblance to a regular humanoid; in comparison to a human, they appeared faded and lacking detail and might be mistaken for someone with albinism. A typical changeling had skin of a pale grey hue, thin hair of a light silvery shade, and large eyes that were blank white. Their nose and mouth were small, even barely noticeable, so they seemed expressionless and almost featureless. In contrast to doppelgangers, changelings displayed sexual characteristics in their natural form, though could alter these as they pleased. A changeling had a humanoid build some 5 feet and 3 inches to 5 feet and 9 inches (160 to 180 centimeters) in height, but seemed gangly and ill-proportioned, having limbs that were slender and somewhat longer than a similarly sized humanoid. Some could change their height from human to halfling size. Despite this, they did not lack for grace or agility. Of course, given their shapeshifting talents, changelings were rarely seen like this.
[C] changeling Traits
changelings share the following racial traitsChangeling Instincts.
You gain proficiency with two of the following skills of your choice: Deception, Insight, Intimidation, and Persuasion.
Ability Score Increase.
Your Charisma score increases by 2.
Alignment.
Changelings hate to be bound in any way, and those who follow the path of the Traveler believe that chaos and change are important aspects of life. Most tend toward pragmatic neutrality as opposed to being concerned with lofty ideals. Few changelings embrace evil.
Size.
In their natural forms, changelings average between 5 and 6 feet in height, with a slender build. Your size is Medium.
Speed.
Your base walking speed is 30 feet.
Unsettling Visage.
When a creature you can see makes an attack roll against you, you can use your reaction to impose disadvantage on the roll. You must use this feature before knowing whether the attack hits or misses. Using this trait reveals your shapeshifting nature to any creature within 30 feet that can see you. Once you use this trait, you can’t use it again until you finish a short or long rest.
shapechanger.
As an action, you can change your appearance and your voice. You determine the specifics of the changes, including your coloration, hair length, and sex. You can also adjust your height and weight, but not so much that your size changes. You can make yourself appear as a member of another race, though none of your game statistics change. You can't duplicate the appearance of a creature you've never seen, and you must adopt a form that has the same basic arrangement of limbs that you have. Your clothing and equipment aren't changed by this trait.
- You stay in the new form until you use an action to revert to your true form or until you die
Languages.
You can speak, read, and write Common and two other languages of your choice.
Changeling Instincts.
You gain proficiency with two of the following skills of your choice: Deception, Insight, Intimidation, and Persuasion.
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