Homebrew Arthrean Species Details
Arthreans
Arthreans are of an humanoid insect race who are nomadic merchants and travelers in nature, bringing unique goods and telling tales from around the world. They usually travel in caravans traveling toward wherever the wind may take them toward, but it isn't rare to see individuals that have left their caravan. They are dexterous and charismatic people, and even when they do not look that trustworthy, they still negotiate and get fair prices for their goods. People who might think that they're abominations might reconsider their opinion on them after spending an hour with an arthrean with a beer or two. However, since arthreans live in nomadic groups, the law is a bit tricky thing for them to obey for which they might end up in not so desirable places when they did something that they didn't know was illegal. Overall, the opinions of arthreans are mixed with plenty of people trusting them for their trading, or hating them since nobody really knows where they've originated from, they just know that they travel around the world.
Arthreans are humanoid insects, who are physically slim and they stand tall with their two legs and utilize their four arms for general use, two of the arms are smaller and situated under the larger arms. Arthreons usually prefer to wear baggy clothes and silky materials with a plethora of vibrant colors. Their exoskeletons are hard and tough but it becomes softer and more flexible around the joints in their legs and arms. The color of their exoskeleton range from different shades of blues to the vibrant greens, which can have different and unique patterns in brown color. The flesh and blood of arthreans are acidic and are somewhat transparent green in color. Their faces somewhat resemble humanoids and has softer and flexible but still somewhat tough exoskeleton. They always have dark eyes and have two antennae which range in many different dark colors. Arthreans possess two acidic fangs for self defense. Since arthreans are insects, they lay eggs and are pretty territorial around them.
Arthrean Caravans
Arthreans travel in groups of travelers or merchants that range from the smaller fifty to the larger 500 members in population. The caravans aren't limited to only arthreans since other people from different races are warmly welcomed to the group, some of the foreigners even adopt the name of the caravan. The caravans arrive to major cities for approximately once every year to conduct trading and cultural exchange, while also telling stories and tales from afar. It's not impossible but it is unlikely to see one of these caravans, but if by any chance a person finds a caravan that is currently camping, you can expect to be welcomed with open arms and have a great time partying, participating in unique activities and events, and become blackout drunk and not be stolen a penny, although one might give some donations to them for the great time they had.
Arthrean Names
Arthrean names have three parts. First names are often taken from other races, but arthreans have their own set of names as well. Second names are influenced by the time or weather when they had hatched. Last names is inherited from the caravan they were born to for which the name often consist of a precious material and an insect species, and starts with "of". For example: 'Chet Rain of the Sapphire Moths.' They usually only tell their first name to strangers, but to people they know are friends they might share their full name. Names are not influenced by gender for which this is the case, people from other races can find it awkward for a male arthrean to have a female dwarven name.
First names: Aks, Chan, Chet, Efr, Fika, Het, Insia, Kret, Ktea, Ort, Pola, Raut, Ruos, Seg, Trua, Tsiv, Uk, Xral, Yka
Second names: Night, Morning, Noon, Day, Afternoon, Evening, Dawn, Dusk, Wind, Gust, Rain, Storm, Thunder, Cloud, Hot, Dry, Cold, Snow, Wet
Last names (caravan name): (of) The Golden Spiders, The Silky Mantises, The Jade Butterflies, The Phantom Centipedes, The Silver Caravan, The Sapphire Moths
Arthrean Traits
Arthreans possess the following traits.Ability Score Increase
Your Dexterity is increased by 2, and Charisma by 1.
Age
Arthreans reach maturity at the age of 5, but only live to be around 50.
Allignment
Arthreans are nomadic, appreciating freedom over order leading them to lean more toward the chaotic side.
Size
Arthreans are slim and range from 5 to 7 feet in height with females usually being longer than their male counterpart. Your size is medium.
Speed
Arthreans walk at a relatively fast speed with the base walking speed of 35.
Senses
Arthrean eyes are really sensitive to light, for which 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.
Arthreans also have antennae which grants them Blindsight up to 30 feet.
Natural Armor
You have a hard and tough exoskeleton. Your AC is 13 + your Dexterity modifier when not wearing any armor.
Acidic in Nature
Your blood and flesh consists of a poten acidic compound, for which your arthrean body had developed resistance to acids.
Whenever you take 5 or more bludgeoning, piercing or slashing damage, any creature within 5 feet of you must make a Dexterity saving throw. The creature takes 1d6 Acid damage on a failed throw, or nothing on a successful throw.
You also have natural fangs that can inject acid into a target that is within melee distance. The target takes 3d6 Acid damage or half as much on a successful Constitution saving throw.
Persuasive Traders
Arthreans have perfected the skill of persuasive language when buying, selling or trading merchandise. You have an advantage on persuasion checks during trades.
Languages
Arthreans are travelers and traders which depend on their ability to speak languages. You can speak, read and write Common and two other languages of your choice.
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