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Thri-kreen
The Thri-kreen are a race of sentient bug-people native to the deserts and savannas of the world. Thri-kreen generally avoid all other races, sticking in their tribes unless in the case of absolute necessity, or if they are an adventurer. (like you) Thri-kreen language does not have words. Instead, it consists of clacking mandibles and waving antennae to convey thoughts and emotions. However, the form of Thri-kreen this race contains possesses psionics, a useful tool in communication with other races.
A Peculiar Species
Thri-kreen have two particularly weird quirks that set them apart from the other races. The strangest of the two is the fact that Thri-kreen see all races besides themselves as food, and they love the taste of elf flesh in particular. Thri-kreen will only kill out of necessity, however, and Thri-kreen adventurers are very good at suppressing this. The other strange quality that the Thri-kreen have is that they almost never have emotional outbursts, causing them to viewed as sagely by other races. Thri-kreen with psionics display more emotions, but still do so less than other races.
Psionics
Some Thri-kreen manifest psionic powers, which enables them to communicate with others, and also do a few other things. As mentioned before, this race consists of those Thri-kreen. Because of this, you gain the following abilities.
- You gain Telepathy out to a range of 60 feet
- You may innately cast the following spells, using wisdom as your spellcasting modifier, and requiring no materials.
At will: mage hand (the hand is invisible)
2 per day each: blur, magic weapon
1 per day: invisibility (self only)
Thri-kreen weapons
Thri-kreen have unique weapons of their creation, the Gythka and the Chatkcha. Their descriptions are below, and you gain 1 Gythka and 2 Chatkchas. You may make a mulitattack of 2 Gythka attacks or 2 Chatkcha attacks. Look at the Thri-kreen entry in the monster manual to see what the weapons look like.
Gythka. A polearm with a blade on each end. 2 Handed Melee Weapon attack: reach 5 feet, 1 target. Hit: 1d8 + 1 slashing damage
Chatkcha. A triangular wedge with three serrated blades. (not the daggers on the cover) 1 Handed Melee or Ranged Attack: Melee: reach 5 feet, 1 target. Ranged: range 30/120 feet, one target. Hit: 1d6 + 2 slashing damage.
Thri-kreen traits
As a Thri-kreen, you gain the following traits.
Ability Score Increase. You gain +2 to Dexterity and +1 to Wisdom
Age. Thri-kreen mature quickly, reaching adulthood at age 3 or 4. Thri-kreen live for around 30 years, but you may ignore this if your campaign lasts longer in game.
Alignment. Thri-kreen are neutral in alignment.
Size. Thri-kreen are roughly the same size as humans. Your size is Medium.
Speed. Your base walking speed is 40 feet.
Languages. You know Thri-kreen, common, and one other language of your choice.
Darkvision. You have Darkvision for 60 feet, seeing in dim light as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light.
Sleepless. You do not require sleep and can rest while remaining alert and performing light tasks. However, you may pretend that you are asleep.
Chameleon Carapace. You can change the color of your carapace to match the color and texture of your surroundings. This gives you advantage on all Dexterity (Stealth) checks made to hide.
Standing Leap Your long jump is up to 30 feet and your high jump is up to 15 feet, with or without a running start.
Natural Weapons. You have natural weapons in the form of your bite and your claws.
- Bite: Melee Weapon Attack: reach 5 feet, one creature. Hit: 1d6 + your strength modifier piercing damage, and the target must succeed on a DC 10 + your proficiency bonus Constitution saving throw or be poisoned for one minute. If the saving throw fails by 5 or more, the target is also paralyzed while poisoned this way. The poisoned target can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on a success.
- Claws: Melee Weapon Attack: reach 5 feet, one target. Hit: 2d4 + your strength modifier slashing damage.
Credits:
- Created by Pixelpwer42 (me)
- Cover Art by Nicholas "Rookzer0"
- Made with GM binder