Homebrew Arachnae Species Details
Arachnae are a race of humanoid Spider-Kin that live in secluded communities, usually found in deep forests or in mountainous regions. Due to said seclusion, common folk often mistake them for monsters. To combat such prejudices, Arachnae are known to be overbearingly polite if a visitor stumbles into their community, offering many services at a discount or even for free just in an attempt for said visitor to spread word about them so they can be accepted back into civilization. Majority of them are good, with evil members being exiled and to be hunted as monsters from the outside world (unfortunately helping spread the stereotype of them being monsters as well). Younger Arachnae tend to be more chaotic but become more lawful the older they get. They are excellent craftsmen, and show great pride in their work.
RP Note: Arachnae adventurers tend to be good or neutral alignment, as evil members are shunned by their community and hunted by the outside world. Arachnae adventurers also act as unofficial ambassadors for their kind and community, so they generally try to not play on their race's many stereotypes and try to refrain from purposely intimidating others to do what they want.
Arachnae Traits
As an Arachnae, you receive the following traits.Natural Spider Climb
Due to their spider-ancestry, Arachnae "hands" have small, rigid hairs that allow them to cling to practically any surface, regardless of how smooth it is. Arachnae can climb and hang onto vertical walls as well as ceilings, if they aren't weighed down too much by heavy armor, that is.
Monstrous Prejudices
To those that have not encountered an Arachnae, the Spider-Kin look like nightmarish monsters, so despite how polite one is, it will be difficult for Arachnae to make new friends as well as convincing strangers on helping them with a task. However, once people get to know Arachnae, they will understand that there is nothing to be afraid of by them, despite their intimidating appearances.
Ability Score Increase
Arachnae get a bonus +2 in their Charisma score as well as a +1 to Wisdom in character creation
Fangs
An Arachnae's fangs aren't just for show, as an attack action, an Arachnae can use their fangs as a bite attack, dealing 1d4 + Strength damage
Poison Sacs
If an Arachnae has made a successful Bite attack with their fangs, they can use a bonus action to inject their venom into the target creature.
Excellent Craftsmen
Arachnae are masters of various artisan crafts, be it carpentry, weaving, or even cartography. Arachnae are encouraged to apprentice under a master of their community and to perfect their craft by the time they reach adulthood. Arachnae gain Double Proficiency with all Artisan tools
NOTE: (disreagard the "Dwarf Artisan tool" as dndbeyond currently does not have a "choose any artisan tool option". Choose any artisan tool in the handbooks for you to have twice proficiency with)
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