Homebrew Yuchath (my take on mothfolk) Species Details

The Yuchath are a strange people, they appear to be a hybrid between a human and a moth, their human side usually being dominant. The coloration of the individual Yuchath comes from where it is raised and its parents color. 

Born of Moth and Man

The physical appearance of the Yuchath is that of a hybrid between a human and a moth, this has led to some prejudice in the past, although they are now widely accepted by most humanoids. They usually range from slightly above 4 feet to slightly under 6 feet tall. On average the females have a more slender build weighing from 80 to 135 pounds while the males are usually more stoic and sturdy weighing from 120 to 165 pounds. Yuchath reach adulthood at a similar time to humans and live to around 120 years.

Friend to All

The Yuchath are welcoming to most outsiders, letting them into their cities and towns. Their hospitality is known to be second to none but if you do wrong while in one of their settlements you will find the justice system quite quickly. They love gathering rare antiques and clothing from the outside world and will be especially friendly towards merchants and sailors with stories to tell of great treasures.

Yuchath (my take on mothfolk) Traits

The Yuchath have a range of abilities gifted to them from their heritage.

Ability Score Increase

The Yuchath are nimble from their moth-like heritage. Your Dexterity score increases by 2.

Darkvision

Your moth-like appearance isn't just for show, your ancestors have gifted you the ability to see well in the dark. 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 can’t discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.

Age

Yuchath are slow growers. They tend to take a human amount of time to mature, they reach adulthood at 18 and live to be around 100

Alignment

Yuchath tend to stick together. The alignment of the Yuchath tends to be the same as their family or clan, usually lawful or neutral. A small amount tend to chaos, and those who do end up becoming renowned as warriors or musicians.

Size

They tend to range from slightly more than 4 feet to slightly under 6 feet tall. On average females are slender weighing 80 to 135 pounds, males are usually heftier weighing from 120 to 165 pounds. Your size is medium

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet. You have a base flying speed of 10.

Language

You speak, read and write Common and Yuchath.

Chiithruht

The Chiithruht clan are the desert and cave dwellers of the Yuchath race. They have darker skin and darker moth features, occasionally with red highlights on their moth body parts. Chiithruht are a democratic clan who love a good election, usually lasting from a few months to 6 years. 

Despite their generally peaceful nature they are discriminated against by most humanoid races, similarly to how Drow are treated. 

Ability Score Increase

The Chiithruht are a hearty bunch, their harsh environment causing more resilient bodies to develop. You have a +1 to Constitution.

A Sand People

The Chiithruht are desert dwellers, their skin is difficult to burn. You gain fire resistance.

I Love Democracy

Chiithruht society are well known for their love of the democratic process, most know how to twist their words to make others believe what they want. You gain Proficiency in Persuasion.

Shuuthshashl

The Shuuthshashl are a clan of Yuchath who believe that they don't need one meeting place, they are spread out between all groups of humanoids, learning from their environment. The Shuuthshashl are a range of pigmentation, their moth features ranging the entire visible color spectrum. Shuuthshashl are extremely good tradesmen and women who work to provide for their community of residence. 

They seem to get along most with elves, a shock considering the difference in lifespan.

 

Ability Score Increase

The Shuuthshashl are well traveled, with stories of yore being large parts of their culture. Your Wisdom increases by 1.

Tradespeople of the World

The Shuuthshashl are great tradespeople who take their skills to any civilization they inhabit. You gain proficiency in artisans tools.

Friend to Elves

The Shuuthshashl find Elves to be quite good company, they have much to learn from them. You can speak, read and write Elvish.

Thuuppfiwr

The Thuuppfiwr are an expansive clan of Yuchath who thrive in cold environments. They have white moth-like features and a light tan to white human skin, they also tend to have more fluff compared to other Yuchath. Thuuppfiwr civilization is primarily matriarchal although a few baronies may have male figures.
The Thuuppfiwr have a fear of the 'scaled ones' who are said to have been at war with them since the dawn of both races. Descriptions of the 'scaled ones' vary from person to person, the only constant is that they are lizard-like, some having tails and some not.

Ability Score Increase

As the stories are told the Thuuppfiwr are extremely beautiful people, the men and women of their clan have shown up in a not small amount of nobles beds. You gain a +1 to Charisma.

Winter has Arrived

The Thuuppfiwr are used to the cold, their extra fluff providing resilience to the cold. You gain cold resistance. 

Gifted Musicians

The Thuuppfiwr are known as great musicians. Gain proficiency in a musical instrument of your choice.
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