Homebrew Dream Eater Species Details

Dream Eaters (a romanticized name.) are more summoned than born. Their life comes from spilled blood and sand in the desert, and the magic that this remnant energy holds is what brings them to life. Dream Eaters stand around 4 to 5 feet tall. They have sunken/tired yet wide eyes, very large and thin elf-like ears, larger foreheads and small noses. They have semi-tanned skin and dark hair, and their eye colors are usually pale, opalescent oranges, pinks and blues. This race must consume brain matter once a week in order to stay alive. They're technically undead, and eating sustains their 'life'. Most Dream Eaters lean towards a chaotic or lawful evil alignment. Chaotic evil Dream Eaters are more likely to eat excessively. Dream eaters cannot eat human food OR animal brain matter. The reason being is that eating a brain is much like a drug to Dream Eaters. After eating, they experience the memories of the victim. Consuming animal brain matter is like a 'bad trip' for them. They are unable to move for a span of 8-12 hours for every one they eat and the effect is rather traumatic, so I would recommend avoiding eating non-humanoids. It's only because the information doesn't translate very well from an animal to a humanoid brain. Dream Eaters are an unnerving combination of childish and gruesome and I love them. :)

Dream Eater Traits

Dream Eater's Racial Traits:

Darkvision

Dream Eaters have dark vision 60. Their eyes let off dim light in the dark, as well.

Bite Attack

Character launches herself at the opponent, latching around their neck, and biting through the skull. She can consume brain matter this way. This attack can break most bones. Roll 1d6+2 for dmg.

Expertise in deception and stealth

It's recommended/given (but not 'needed') that your Dream Eater's skills are in deception and stealth. In most places with knowledge of this race, they aren't seen as particularly friendly due to their eating habits.