Homebrew Grimmortan Species Details

They walk among us, judging each and every one of our deeds, so when we may die they will choose our afterlife. Do not, under any circumstance, try to escape your judgement in Purgatory for death will only be the beginning of your suffering.

— Frederick Willow, Seer of Ancient Knowledge

Every room goes silent in the presence of, what most like to call, Reapers. The feeling of anxiety and fear radiating off of those who grow quiet, wondering who the walking tower of bones will take with them. The Grimmortan race was originally considered a myth, until their existence was made infamous by the one they call Death.

Angel of Death

Grimmortans range from many bone structures of different species'. They range from 7 feet to 9 feet tall and can weigh 250 to 300 pounds. They have very thin layers of pale flesh from their shoulders and down to their feet; however, their skulls are exposed.

In Plain Sight

Grimmortans who choose to leave the Realm of Purgatory tend to cover themselves up in order to blend in with crowds and not raise tension. They only reveal their true nature when interacting with those of supernatural descent.

THE QUIET ONE

Grimmortans aren't very big talkers, which doesn't really interfere with their relationships as most people like to stay away from them. If anyone sees the face of a Reaper they will cower away in fear that they will forcefully be taken to the afterlife. The only time a Grimmortan would speak to another individual is when they are buying from a shopkeep or communicating with a member of their group. If those brave enough to speak to them on their own merit approach a Grimmortan they will be met with a cold stare.

 

Grimmortan Names

Grimmortans are usually named either by their appearance, or by references to various religions and mythologies.

Grimmortan Names: Death, Nekroli, Church, Archangel, Thanatos, Anubis, Muerto, Totenkopf

Grimmortan Traits

As a race of Grim Reapers that primarily live in the Realm of Purgatory, these are your traits.

Undying Nature

You don't breathe, eat, sleep, or drink. You also gain resistance to necrotic damage.

Ability Score Increase

 Your Charisma score increases by 2, and one ability score of your choice increases by 1.

Age

Grimmortans are known to be immortal as far as age goes.

Alignment

The Grimmortan race is born with the instinct to judge the dead. Most are good and make sure those who die are judged carefully and sent to their appropriate afterlife; however, few Grimmortans tend to send those, who refuse to pass into the afterlife, straight to the fiery depths of the Nine Hells, leading them to a chaotic mindset.

Size

Grimmortans vary widely in height and build, from barely 7 feet to well over 9 feet tall. Regardless of your position in that range, your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and Nekronic.

Darkvision

The Realm of Purgatory is known to be very cold and dark. You can see in the dark for up to 120 feet.

Cold Dead Hands

As a Grimmortan you inherit the Chill Touch cantrip. At Level 3 you are able to use Ray of Frost, and Inflict Wounds at Level 5. You also gain resistance to cold attacks.