Homebrew Wyverian Species Details

Wyverians

Wyverians superficially resemble humans, but they have several traits that suggest a wyvern ancestry. They have pointed ears, four-fingered hands, and an increased lifespan. Some Wyverians can live for hundreds of years. Many, though not all , Wyverians also possess digitigrade legs. They reproduce less often than humans, resulting in a smaller population. There are height differences of great magnitude across the Wyverian population - from the very small, to the immense (a great rarity among Wyverians).

Similar to humans, they have different ethnicities and cultures. The First Wyverians, for example, have a language that's less about words and more about "vibrations".

A Wyverian's Thinking

Wyverians think differently than humans, perhaps in part due to their increased lifespan, and are often considered more intelligent and rational than humans. Some Wyverians have an extensive education, more than a human can learn in a feasible timespan, and are versed in multiple subjects. They are also more attuned to nature, which they greatly respect. They are more peaceful than humans and prefer to avoid conflict, but still, recognize the value of Hunters. In fact, they were the first Hunters, but eventually gave way to the human-centric Hunter's Guild and transitioned into a supporting role. There are very few Wyverian Hunters today and are considered rarities.

Wyverian humor is strange by human standards.

Coexistence With Humans

Wyverians peacefully coexist with humans and often live among them, especially older individuals past their prime. Younger Wyverians are known to travel far and wide, often accompanying humans.

Wyverian Names

Wyverian names are not racially bound, and they take on names that are common in the region they reside in.

Wyverian Traits

Your wyverian character has an assortment of inborn abilities, part and parcel of wyverian nature.

Ability Score Increase

Your choose one ability score of your choice to increase by 2, and one other ability score of your choice increases by 1.

Age

Wyverians mature at the same rate as humans, but they’re considered young until they reach the age of 50. On average, they live about 500 years.

Alignment

Most wyverians are lawful, believing firmly in the benefits of a well-ordered society. They tend toward good as well, with a strong sense of fair play and a belief that everyone deserves to share in the benefits of a just order.

Size

Wyverians stand between 4 and 8 feet tall (but some of them go up to 20ft) and average between 150 and 450 pounds. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet. Your speed is not reduced by wearing heavy armor.

Darkvision

Accustomed to life in nature and hunting at night, 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 color in darkness, only shades of gray.

Wyverian Resilience

You have advantage on saving throws against poison, and you have resistance against poison damage (explained in the “Combat” section).

Favored weapon

You have proficiency with a weapon of choice.

Tool Proficiency

You gain proficiency with the artisan’s tools of your choice: smith’s tools, brewer’s supplies, or mason’s tools.

Natural Tracker

Whenever you make an Intelligence (Investigation) check related to the origin of animal tracks, you are considered proficient in the Investigation skill and add double your proficiency bonus to the check.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and another language of choice. As a wyverian you speak the languages of the people around you in a pleasant tone.