Homebrew Wanderer Species Details

Otherworldly Appearance

Appearing more like blankets and robes than living creatures, the wanderers are entirely inorganic in composition. They are innately magical by nature, born from the magic of the sun of the Plane of Sand. Wanderers range from 5 to 7 feet tall, however they lack almost any of the weight of most other creatures. the average wanderer weighs between 20-25 pounds. They often need to carry equipment in order to stop themselves from being swept up by strong winds. 

Their bodies are thin and sticklike, made out of a somewhat durable substance. Their entire body save for their legs, hands, and head are covered by a flowing dress-like garb that comprises the majority of their mass. This cloth-like material can have a range of colors and patterns. They lack feet, instead their legs end in nubs. Their hands have only 4 digits. Where their head would be, a glassy orb floats above their body. This orb has a simple pattern. 

Children of The Light

Otherworldly in nature, wanderers have unique requirements for sustenance. Instead of deriving energy from cellular metabolism, wanderers are sustained by absorbing heat and light from their environment. Exposure to the cold will quickly drain them of their energy and send them into unconsciousness or kill them. They do not require food, water, or oxygen.

Timeless Tranquility

Wanderers are unburdened by the passage of time, and their actions and mannerisms reflect this. Wanderers are unrivaled in patience, and they often find their purpose living a life in an endless quest of experience. Conversations or games between wanderers can last for years, and certain board games are so complex, that it takes too long to learn for humans to play. A wanderer might construct a plan that takes hundreds of years in execution. 

Wanderers are naturally curious, this often leads them on long journeys. Exploring wanderers will often join groups of other races in order to learn more about them and journey alongside them.  

A combination of factors makes wanderers almost universally peaceful in nature, approaching conflict thoughtfully and diplomatically. 

Wanderer Names

In their native tongue, wanderer names can be exceedingly long. In the company of other races, wanderers choose shorter names that are easier to say and remember to their companions. These names are typically comprised of two words that in some way represent the wanderer. Wanderers have no natural genders, but will sometimes decide to adopt gendered pronouns if they feel a connection to them. 

Examples of wanderer names may be similar to these; Sunwalker, Moonstrider, Startoucher, Redsand, Moonrider, Windbreather, Dustchild, Greencloak, Sunlover, Birdsinger, Starkisser, Winddancer.

Wanderer Traits

As a wanderer, your surreal nature gives you certain abilities, and weaknesses as well.

Ability Score Modifiers

Your Strength score is decreased by 2, your Constitution score is decreased by 1, your Wisdom score is increased by 2, and your Dexterity score is increased by 1.

Age

Wanderers are unharmed by the passage of time, and can live indefinitely if not killed. 

Alignment

Most Wanderers are good or neutral and rarely live chaotic lives.

Size

Wanderers are about 6-7 feet tall. They have thin, lightweight bodies that weigh between 20 and 25 pounds. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Jump

Your light body allows you to jump with increased power. instead of strength, you can use your dexterity score to determine your jump ranges. Both the height and distance of your jumps are doubled.

Damage Modifiers

You absorb heat, giving you resistance to fire damage. The cold drains your body of energy, giving you weakness to cold damage. As your body is inorganic, you are immune to poison damage and the poisoned condition.

Kiteglide

Using your light frame and baggy robes, you are able to glide effectively and fall gracefully. If unrestricted, conscious and carrying less than 50 pounds of equipment, when falling, you take no damage. In addition, while falling you can move up to 10 feet per every 5 feet you fall. Every round you're in air, you can move up to 40 feet in any non-upwards direction, but you move downwards at 20 feet per round. You cannot use your hands while gliding.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write in wanderer (celestial) and common.