Homebrew Mothfolk Species Details

Usually found in dark, secluded places, or cozy warm colonies the mothfolk, sometimes called mothmen are nocturnal creatures with wings, 4 arms, and a keen sense of smell. Many mothfolk live in dark forest canopies or deep winding caves by them selfs but some mothfolk have developed villages or colonies.

They are both rangers and rogues, scouts and sorcerers. Living in dark solitude or cozy colonies of family and friends. They are versatile and cunning, skillful and crafty, true masters of the shadows and the light.

Mandibles and fur... At least I think it's fur

From faraway, mothfolk look very strange. At first they look like regular humans, but as you get closer you see the mandibles, antenna, wings, and extra pair of arms. Standing upright, mothfolk can be anywhere from 3 to 5 feet tall, give or take.

Fur (I think it's fur but let's not fact check that) covers their bodies. Their fuzz typically denotes membership to a colony. Their fur can be any color under the sun (yes, even black) and you can usually tell which colony a mothfolk is from based on their fur colors and patterns (but it's usually difficult because of the hundreds of colonys their are)

Canopies, caves, and colonies oh my

Nowhere are the mothfolk more comfortable than in their colonies. They love being with familier faces but are also curious with visitors as long as their nice and make good company. When walking through a mothfolk colony all your senses will be active, from the sweet smell of fresh baked treats to the beautiful murals of sunsets and stars, mothfolk have one of the most unique and wonderful cultures ever, consisting of majestic light shows and beautiful festivals with delicious treats and never seen before art.

Most Mothfolk live in their colonies for their whole lives but some decide to venture out for many reasons weather it be a longing for adventure, solitude, knowledge or just new friends.

Moth Mannerisms

The resemblance of mothfolk to regular moths isn’t limited to physical features. Mothfolk display many of the same mannerisms as ordinary moths. They may make clicking noises when feeling strong emotions or brush their antenna back when nervous or anxious.

Mothfolk born during the day are usually extroverts with lighter fur while mothfolk born during the night are usually introverts with darker fur. Mothfolk born during an eclipse are called eclipse born. Read the eclipse born background for more information.

Mothfolk are nocturnal. Because of this they have trouble integrating into other villages and towns and interacting with them, because of their different times. This has however helped them, because they have little connection with other settlements they don't have many sicknesses or crimes spreading from outside their colonies.

Though it might be off putting for some, mothfolk don't see the need for clothing wearing only jewelry and other small accessories, their fur covers their whole body acting as a replacement for clothing, which in their opinion is too bulky and itchy.

They are mesmerized by lights and usually wear jewelry which sparkles and shines. They do how ever find red lights calming and almost protective, apposing the bright distracting lights seen in other colors.

Many mothfolk punctuate their speech with clicks, sounds they use to convey emphasis and to shade meaning, much as a human might through facial expressions and gestures.

Mothfolk are curious creatures and unfamiliar things like large bustling towns or big crowds can both peak their interest and spook them. After a while they usually find the courage to explore new places and things.

Homelands

No one truly knows where mothfolk came from but their some of the most unique creatures both in appearance and culture. Mothfolk enjoy peace and solitude. They spend most of their lives in or around their colonies. Some mothfolk leave their colonies, most of these mothfolk find a secluded home in a cave or the canopies of a tree with just them or a small group of friends or family, but some mothfolk leave with a bigger group of people and start their own colonies.

Once a colony of mothfolk settle in an area, they choose group leaders. These are usually the oldest or most skilled mothfolk. There's no one mothfolk that rules the whole colony, there split up into districts. These districts can include but are not limited to, food, building, trade, festivities, and gathering. the districts are different in every colony, but all colonies usually have 1-3 leaders for each group with most mothfolk focusing on one district that they choose at the age of 20. At the age of 10 they start to decide their district and train in each one until the age of 15 where they start training in 1-3 districts that there the most skilled at. Finally at 20 they choose one main district to focus on and if they've been in that district for at least 15 years they can be voted to become a leader of that district. This is the usual colony system but some colonies are slightly different.

A typical colony can form in 3 types of places, a warm savannah with some hills, a cool winding cave with a large main area, or a large shady canopy with many layers. These are some of the usual places for colonies to form but it all depends on the mothfolk themselves.

Mothfolk Names

Moth folk names are usually based on their parents districts, their colonies environment, and their appearance. Some examples of mothfolk names are scout, maple, mushroom, star, mesa, hunter or crystal. Many popular things to name mothfolk after are plants, crystals, animals, and other things relating to nature.

Mothfolk Traits

As a mothfolk, you have certain traits in common with your people. Being able to fly at high speed starting at 2nd level is exceptionally effective in certain circumstances and exceedingly dangerous in others. As a result, playing an mothfolk requires special consideration by your DM.

Ability Score Increase

Your Dexterity score increases by 2, and your Wisdom score increases by 1.

Age

Mothfolk live slightly longer then humans but their childhood is roughly the same. They usually live from 100-130 depending on their colony and living conditions. This is a result of them not leaving their colonies very often so sicknesses are very rare and they all contribute to the colony so they all help each other when their sick.

Alignment

Most mothfolk are chaotic or neutral because of their curious nature. Most mothfolk aren't good are bad they just do what will benefit them and their colony.

Size

Mothfolk are about 4-5 feet tall. They have thin, lightweight body's, weighing between 80 and 100 pounds. Your size is small or Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 25 feet.

Flight

You have a flying speed of 15 feet. To use this speed, you can’t be wearing medium or heavy armor.

4 arms

Because of your extra pair of arms you can make a bonus dexterity attack, but you will have to make both your attack and bonus attack at disadvantage. You can choose to make this bonus attack once a turn without needing to rest.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and mothian. Mothian is a language only known by mothfolk. Only mothfolk can speak mothian because of there specialized mandibles. It sounds like a series of clicks, chirps, and buzzing noises.

Charmed

Because of mothfolks fascination with lights they get the charmed condition when taking radiant damage

Darkvision

Because of your antenna and nocturnal eyes you have darkvision

Time born

Mothfolk born during the day are more likely to be extroverts and have lighter fur but mothfolk born during the night are more likely to be introverts and have darker fur.

Silk

You can produce rope, silk (50 feet) from your hands once after a long rest.