Homebrew Doppelgangers Species Details
Doppelgangers, also known as Changelings, are a race of versatile shape-shifters. Initially, the Doppelganger can only change into other humanoid races, but given time and training, they can eventually assume other forms, including non-living objects. Doppelgangers were originally created as Far Realm distortions of humans by Evo Shandor in the Fourth Age, but they have bred true, and many have no idea of their race’s origins. They all still have the taint of Far Realm, and have a minor contact allergy to salt, which causes involuntary ripples in their shape.
Doppelgangers Traits
Shapechanger.Shapechanger.
Y, oou can use your action to polymorph into a Small or Medium humanoid you have seen, or back into your true form. At 5th level, you can assume the shape of any Small or Medium object as well. Your statistics, other than size, are the same in each form. Any equipment you are wearing or carrying aren't transformed. You revert to your true form upon death.
Darkvision.
You have darkvision 60 feet.
Salt Allergy.
Salt Allergy. Direct contact with more than a pinch of salt causes involuntary ripples in its surface, regardless of form.
Psionics.
You know the mind meld talent and one other talent of your choice. Doppelgangers have a natural aptitude with the Telepathic science, and that is your primary science.
Read Thoughts.
As an action, the doppelganger can read the surface thoughts of one creature within 60 feet of it. The effect can penetrate barriers, but 3 feet of wood or dirt, 2 feet of stone, 2 inches of metal, or a thin sheet of lead blocks it. While the target is in range, the doppelganger can continue reading its thoughts, as long as the doppelganger's concentration isn't broken (as if concentrating on a spell). While reading the target's mind, the doppelganger has advantage on Wisdom (Insight) and Charisma (Deception, Intimidation, and Persuasion) checks against the target.
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