Homebrew Chameleobold Species Details

(Class created in collaboration with Cait May.)

Built for Adventure

Most species of Kobold hide away in caves, fearing the sunlight, and exclusively socialize with their Kobold brethren. None of this is the case for Chameleobolds.

Chameleobolds do not fear the sun, and have been known to bask in its heat. Many Chameleobolds have wanderlust, and will travel hundreds of miles for no other reason than the journey. Their small frames and prehensile tails make them excellent climbers, and they typically build houses in trees.

Chameleobolds are a joyful race. They are filled with wonder at the world, which is often so much bigger than they are, and they have explosive personalities for their comparatively small size.

A Visual Language

Though all Chameleobolds can tell each other apart, they understand that the taller world is not so perceptive, and often groups them into "small loud lizards who all look the same." As such, they developed a highly pigmented and quick-drying lacquer that they paint on their scales in various patterns and colors to help other races identify them. This is similar to nail polish and can last for several weeks before reapplication is needed. Many Chameleobolds travel with pouches full of various colors and enjoy decorating themselves and their party members.

Chameleobold Traits

Your chameleobold has certain characteristics in common with most other chameleobolds.

Ability Score Increase

Your Dexterity score increases by 2.

Age

A Chameleobold reaches adulthood in their late teens and lives less than a century.

Alignment

Chameleobolds tend toward no particular alignment, though they have a predisposition for questioning authority.

Size

Chameleobolds vary from 2 to 3 feet tall and weigh about 60 pounds. Your size is Small.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 25 feet.

Temperamental Camouflage

Chameleobolds can change the color of their skin, but it doesn’t always go according to plan. Certain conditions will override a Chameobold’s desired coloration, listed below.

Blinded: Multicolored stripes or spots.
Charmed: Bright neon pink.
Exhaustion: Dark gray.
Fatigued: Pale gray.
Frightened: Blue with a yellow belly.
Poisoned: Lime green with a curious “X” pattern on the eyelids.
Stunned: Bright red.
Unconscious: White.

If a Chameleobold is not affected by any of these conditions, they have Advantage on Stealth rolls.

Prehensile Tail

Your tail can grip and hold objects. It grants no natural attack, but can be used to wield a Light or Finesse weapon. If your tail is free, you have Advantage on Athletics checks involving climbing.

Stereoscopic Vision

You have proficiency in the Perception Skill.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and Draconic. Because Chameleobolds spend most of their time in a diverse society, they will often only speak Draconic among their extended family. It is not uncommon for Chameleobolds to have their own familial dialect, complete with pidgin and loanwords.