Homebrew Couatl Born Species Details

Couatl Born are humanoid creatures who have had the blood of a Couatl passed down through their generations, whether they're of direct descent of a Couatl, or a blessing was bestowed upon their bloodline. The first generation of direct descent of a Couatl and a humanoid will always be a Couatl Born, but a child of descent from a Couatl Born and human/humanoid may only be a Couatl Born if they're of the same sex as the parent descended from the bloodline, a child descended from two Couatl Born will always be a Couatl Born. Couatl Born descended from a blessed bloodline will almost always be the only Couatl Born of the line, the only exception is a child descended of two Couatl Born. A Couatl Born of the blessed bloodline is treated very highly by other members of the family. Couatl Born resemble brightly multicolored, slim bodied Dragonborn with auran features, feathered wings, a head similar to that of a Couatl, and a feather tipped tail. A Couatl Born of descent from a direct bloodline can have facial features similar to that of their human/humanoid parent(s), but will always have a face closer to that of a Couatl's. A Couatl Born of descent from a blessed bloodline will have a face closely resembling that of the Couatl who bestowed the blessing, with faint features resembling that of their parents. Coutl Born are very wise, intelligent, and dexterous. They stand on average from 5-6 feet tall, and are a bit lighter than humans.

Couatl Born Traits

Due to your Couatl heritage, you gain racial traits accordingly.

Ability Score Increase.

Couatl Born are wise, fast, and smart. Your Wisdom increases by 2, and your Intelligence or Dexterity score increases by 1.

Age.

Couatl Born can live longer than elves, but reach maturity at the age of 30.

Alignment.

Couatl Born generally take the Lawful Good alignment of their Couatl ancestors, but can be influenced by parents or family members, and can be Neutral Good or Chaotic Good.

Size.

Couatl Born average from 5-6 feet tall, and weigh less than humans, your size is medium.

Speed.

Your base walking speed is 25.

Telepathy.

You can speak telepathically to humanoids with an intelligence of 6 or higher. They can understand you, but cannot respond telepathically.

Persuasive Truth Teller.

Couatls are persuasive creatures, but can't lie, this trait is shown in the Couatl Born, as they are also naturally persuasive, and have to force themselves to lie, and can rarely do so convincingly. You have proficiency in the Persuasion skill, But have disadvantage on all deception checks, as well as a -4 to deception checks that require you to lie.

Wings

Couatl Born have wings that resemble that of their Couatl ancestors. You have a flying speed of 30.

Shielded Mind.

Couatl Born have strong minds, and will of spirit, due to their Couatl ancestry. You have resistance against Psychic damage, and have advantage on wisdom saving throws against being charmed, and having your thoughts read.

Languages.

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