Homebrew Yokai Species Details

Every year in March, the snow comes tumbling down from the mountains in an avalanche. They only come at night, and they always herald the arrival of the Yuki Jiji. He is said to be an old man as white as the snow; white skin, white hair, dressed in a white kimono and bearing a white hei—a staff with plaited paper streamers used in Shinto ceremonies. The Yuki Jiji rides the avalanche, comfortably seated on it as it tumbles down the mountain slopes. Depending on how far the avalanche travels, the Yuki Jiji brings either a good harvest or a poor one.

Yokai are native to Japanese Shinto folk-lore. They are similar to humans but animalistic in nature and have bestial traits. Its physical appearance varies from a wide range of beasts. One may have powerful legs, while another may have long furred rabbit-like ears. Some may have hairy arms, while others may have flat noses. Yokai tend to hide in from many of the common mortal races, due to often being mistrusted and persecuted by those who don't understand them.

Yokai are fey creatures that may take on the form of a number of animals or have some animal qualities. often mistaken for animal or nature spirits, greater yokai are often feared and worshipped at dedicated shrines, where offerings of food and incense are made to appease them.

Yokai Traits

Yokai Traits

Keen Senses

You have proficiency in the Perception skill.

Fey Spirit

You have advantage on saving throws against being charmed, and magic can’t put you to sleep.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and Sylvan. Sylvan is the language common to fey creatures and denizens of the wilds.

Movement Speed

You have a base movement speed of 40 ft.

Natural Fortitude

Your connection to nature and fey magic sharpens your instincts and gives you an edge.

Add +1 to your CON ability score