Homebrew Gecko-Folk Species Details

Gecko-Folk Traits

Ability Score Increase. Your Dexterity score increases by 2 and 1 other of your choice

Age. Gecko-folk mature at age 15 and live to be about 60. 

Alignment. Most gecko-folk are naturally docile and therefore kind. Their survival instincts incline them to conserve energy unless they are in danger, so even the less friendly ones are likely to remain neutral in most situations. Gecko-folk lean towards good and neutrality and frown on evil deeds. 

Size. Gecko-folk range between 4 and a half to a little over 5 feet tall. Your size is Medium.

Speed. Your base walking speed is 35 feet. Your nimble body is built for quick retreats. 

Desert Dweller. You are naturally adapted to hot climates. Leopard geckos only need to eat twice a week and drink water once a week to avoid exhaustion.

Nimble Scamp. You are proficient in the Acrobatics skill. 

 

Gecko-Folk Traits

Your Gecko-folk character has a range of abilities that allow them to avoid predators and survive harsh environments.

Ability Score Increase

Your Dexterity score increases by 2.

Darkvision

Gecko-folk societies are largely nocturnal, especially desert dwellers and hunters. 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 grey.

Expendable Tail

While grappled or restrained by the tail, you can voluntarily detach your limb to automatically escape. Upon losing your tail, you take one level of exhaustion until your next rest (or until you are cured by other means). It takes 1 month to grow back the tail or the casting of a spell that ends condition modifiers, such as lesser restoration. 

Languages

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

Desert Dweller

You are naturally adapted to hot climates. Geckos only need to eat twice a week and drink water once a week to avoid exhaustion. 

Nimble Scamp

You are proficient in the Acrobatics skill.