Homebrew Alien Species Details
Your ancestors come from another world in the Prime Material Plane. Less than a century ago a ship from your homeworld was passing by Toril and malfunctioned, causing it to crash. The survivors of that crash have been trying to survive on this new world with some difficulty.
Otherworldly Nature:
Aliens come from a world that is vastly different than Toril. While it is still part of the Prime Material Plane, it has a different ecology and biomes. Aliens have managed to survive on food found on Toril, but with some difficulty. Their physiological and mental differences provide just as many advantages as disadvantages.
Inherited Technology:
Aliens brought with them advanced technology from their homeworld. Not all of it survived the crash, but what little did survive has been carefully maintained and passed down to the generation born on Toril. This technology has given the Aliens an edge in making a living as adventurers.
Alien Names:
Aliens use telepathy to communicate among themselves and so don't have spoken names. They give their young names based on images that they send out telepathically to call their young. Aliens who try to hold onto their otherworldly heritage more closely have "translated" these images into simple two word names. Other aliens often use names that they have overheard used to identify other creatures they have encountered.
Image Names: Green Field, Blue Sky, Still Pool, Crashing Wave, Closed Eyes, Windy Lake, Bloody Sword, etc...
Common Names: Harold, Janet, Billy, Garl, Rurik, Drizzt, Goblin, Troll, Spot, Rover, etc...
Alien Traits
Racial TraitsAbility Score Increase
Your Intelligence score increases by 2.
Age
Genetically engineered for long term space travel, Aliens can live up to 1000 years if not killed by an external force. (Mature at 1 year old)
Alignment
Although they are Genetically engineered, Aliens are still sentient. Most Aliens tend toward Neutral Alignments, though Good and Evil Aliens are not hard to find.
Size
Aliens are generally skinnier and taller than humans, usually standing barely 6 feet tall and averaging less than 110 pounds. Your size is Medium.
Speed
Your speed is 30 feet.
Self Sustaining Organism
You do not need to eat, drink, or breathe.
Languages
You can read, and write Common. You cannot speak unless you know telepathy.
Green Alien
You have skin that ranges from light green to dark green. You have shorter, stouter limbs and only three fingers on each hand.
Ability Score Increase
Your Wisdom score increases by +1.
Nature Affinity
You have a fascination with magic and Nature in particular. You gain proficiency in the Nature and Animal Handling abilities.
Grey Alien
You have skin that ranges from light grey to dark grey. You also have long dexterous limbs and fingers and large eyes.
Ability Score increase
Your Dexterity Score increases by +1.
Hidden Observers
Grey Aliens are known for watching other species without their knowledge. You are proficient in the Stealth and Investigation abilities.
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