Homebrew Cheshaari Species Details

The Cheshaari are a rare and enigmatic race of fey beings native to the ever-shifting realms of the Feywild, where illusion and reality intertwine. Born from whimsy and deception, they are known for their playful yet unsettling nature—delighting in pranks, misdirection, and the bending of perception itself. To most outsiders, Cheshaari are both fascinating and unnerving, as their presence often brings with it a sense that the world is not quite as it seems. According to fey legend, the Cheshaari were created by Lady Leira, the goddess of illusion, as living embodiments of her domain. Rather than crafting them with rigid purpose, she wove them from fragments of laughter, shadow, and half-truths, granting each one a spark of her divine unpredictability. They were set loose in the Feywild not as servants, but as expressions of her philosophy—that illusion is not merely deception, but an art form that reveals deeper truths through misdirection. Cheshaari society is loose and fluid, lacking formal hierarchy or structure. They are a same-sex (male) species, reproducing through mysterious fey means tied to illusion magic, often said to “emerge” from particularly potent distortions in reality. Names among them tend to be whimsical, layered, or symbolic, often carrying hidden meanings or wordplay that reflect their trickster nature.

Languages

They typically speak Common and Sylvan, the latter being the natural tongue of the Feywild, rich with nuance, metaphor, and double meanings—perfectly suited to their way of thinking.

Creature Type

Fey; Cheshaari are lithe, humanoid beings with sharp, catlike features, elongated limbs, and ever-shifting expressions, their eyes glinting with mischief as faint, illusionary distortions ripple subtly across their form.

 

Life Span

Cheshaari have lifespans comparable to other fey-touched beings, living on average 120 to 180 years, though their perception of time is often skewed, making age a vague concept among them.

Height and Weight

Physically, they are lithe and flexible, with heights usually ranging from 5 to 6 feet tall and weights between 110 to 160 pounds. Their features often carry an otherworldly quality—sharp eyes, uncanny smiles, and movements that feel just slightly out of sync with reality.

 

 

Cheshaari Traits

As a Cheshaari, you have the following racial traits.

Fey Touched

• Increase your Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma score by 1, to a maximum of 20.

• You learn the Misty Step spell and one 1st-level spell of your choice. The 1st-level spell must be from the Divination or Enchantment school of magic. You can cast each of these spells without expending a spell slot. Once you cast either of these spells in this way, you can't cast that spell in this way again until you finish a long rest. You can also cast these spells using spell slots you have of the appropriate level. The spells' spellcasting ability is the ability increased by this feat.

Creature 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, and you have a climbing speed equal to your walking speed.

Cat’s Claws

You can use your claws to make unarmed strikes. When you hit with them, the strike deals 1d6 + your Strength modifier slashing damage, instead of the bludgeoning damage normal for an unarmed strike.

Cat’s Talent

You have proficiency in the Perception and Stealth skills.

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.

Feline Agility

Your reflexes and agility allow you to move with a burst of speed. When you move on your turn in combat, you can double your speed until the end of the turn. Once you use this trait, you can’t use it again until you move 0 feet on one of your turns.