Homebrew Deimon Species Details
Originating from the continents of Deimos, the Deimon are a race of many shapes and sizes. Deimos exists in the frigid north and south of the world, forcing the deion to adapt by having control over their body heat. In Deimos, the land gets no daylight, this caused the deimon to become attuned the dark, gaining dark vision, however becoming sensitive to the sunlight, almost becoming when subjected to it. This is why when traveling to other countries, they usually wear blindfolds or some form of opaque eye protection. Deimon usually have somewhat sharp teeth and have a wide variety of skin colors. The deimon are usually sort of lanky, but can also be more full and solid, though that is more rare. Other than this, not much is known about the deimon, other than the fact that they have no common personality., at least not to common knowledge.
Deimon Traits
With the deimon always wearing blindfolds when not in Deimos, they rely on their other four senses more heavily, hearing and touch especially. When in areas with no light, they can see crystal clear for 90ft, however they are blind in bright light.Black Vision
You can see in complete darkness as if were daytime for 90 feet, however anything farther is seen as blurry. You cannot discern color in darkness, seeing in only shades of gray and black. Being able to see in the dark comes at a cost, making you almost blind in the sunlight and get headaches which make you dizzy, unless you wear something over your eyes. Although this is true, your vision becomes blurry in dim light and you are not forced to wear eye protection.
Acute Hearing
Due to your hearing being highly developed, you can hear conversation that would otherwise be indistinct and hear the slightest noise in dead silence. You are aware of your surroundings to a max of a 20 foot radius. You are also able to listen in on one specific conversation of your choosing at a time, though this does require you to concentrate. These features does not apply if you are deafened.
Age
Due to their freezing living conditions, the deimon have naturally adapted to the cold, slowing the deterioration of their bodies and minds. They keep sharp senses until they get to about 180+ years old.
Size
Deimon are naturally more toned than the average human, but still around the same height and weight. Your size is medium.
Speed
Your base walking speed is 30ft
Damage Resistance
The Deimon have adapted to their various climates by gaining the ability to change their body temperature at will. You gain resistance to Cold and Fire damage. However you can only be resistant to one damage type at a time, as it takes your bonus action to change your body temperature.
Language
This is also a product of the many different environments on the deimon. Some are even able to speak thieves' cant.
Day Blindness
Not being able to see in the light affects your aim, You have disadvantage when throwing a weapon, or shooting a projectile.
Ability Score Increase
Deimon are naturally more perceptive than other humanoid races such as halflings, humans, goliaths, etc, having to rely on senses other than sight for basic tasks, especially socially.
Heightened senses
The Deimon are commonly seen with sharpened senses to aid them in daily life, as well as in battle. You gain advantage on perception and insight checks. The advantage features do not apply if you are deafened.
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