Homebrew Arachnii Species Details

A race of spider-like humanoids. Donning 2 main arms, 4 secondary arms, two legs and 8 eyes of which are deep black with a shining pupil of varying colours. Their almost metallic-looking skin feels smooth to the touch but also slightly hard and comes in all sorts of shades with the most common ones being light grey, pale peach, or very dark blue. They have fairly gaunt features to their face and that is likely due to their thin chitin exterior. Unlike usual chitin, the chitin found on Arachnii is able to expand as the individual ages, removing the need to shed their skin. They do don fangs within their mouths which resemble vampire fangs if a comparison was to be drawn. They are more slender than humans and share a similar physique to Elves. They do also have a small spider abdomen on their lower back connecting just above their coccyx, which produces silk.

They stand at the same height as humans and live for around 90 years. A rare race, the Arachnii are more often than not travellers or thieves. Incredibly dextrous beings, the Arachnii can boast being able to wield several weapons at once and also still have hands free to do other things. Despite looking noticeably different to other races they are not treated unfairly in most places of the world due to them having a very neat symmetry in their faces. Having 2 main eyes and 6 smaller ones that are often closed. Using their abdomens they can shoot silk that is strong enough to be used as rope. Also their fingertips and tips of their toes can be used to stick to surfaces if practiced for many years. Some being able to walk on ceilings. They are a quiet people and aren’t known to express themselves to others.

They are known to only be able to breed with their own race and also elves/drow. The result in breeding with an elf is a mix of the two species, where the offspring boast features of both parents. However the remaining Arachnii traits that are immediately noticeable are the 8 eyes, 6 arms and the chitin skin. They no longer have the ability to stick to walls and also no longer have a spider abdomen either. The fangs are also not present.

The Arachnii have a nomadic culture and often travel the world in "clans", taking in the cultures of many other races whilst keeping to themselves. Their cultures differ between each "clan" and some are known to be fervent worshippers, whilst others are known to be godless vagabonds. It is rare for Arachnii to not be part of a "clan" but it isn't unheard of for some to split off and live in big cities or the wilderness.

Arachnii Traits

+2 Dexterity, +1 Wisdom, Darkvision, Chitin Skin, Arachnid Features

Ability Score Increase

Your Dexterity score increases by 2, and your Wisdom score increases by 1.

Age

Arachnii mature at the same rate as humans but live a few years less.

Alignment

Arachnii don't have a tendency towards good or evil and neither are they purely neutral. As a nomadic people they typically align as neutral or chaotic.

Size

Arachnii are about the same size and build as elves. Your size is medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Darkvision

Thanks to your arachnid heritage, you have superior vision in dark and dim conditions. 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 colour in darkness, only shades of grey.

Arachnid Features

Arachnii don spider-like features which allow them to do things unique to them. Such as the ability to stick to surfaces with their fingertips and toes. Shoot silk from their abdomen that is strong enough to be used as rope and also wield an item in each hand. 

Chitin Skin

The Arachnii's skin has a protective layer of chitin that provides a minimal amount of extra protection from attacks.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write in common.
You can also speak in Arachnii, which is a complicated series of clicking noises.