Thri-Kreen
A D&D 5e Homebrew Race Option
Wordless Wanderers
The Thri-Kreen language is one without words, instead employing subtle clicks and clacks utilizing their mandibles to portray how they feel to others of the same race. This does not mean that they cannot learn normal languages, such as common, but it does suggest that adopting such a language may be more difficult for a Thri-Kreen than most other races.
Lonesome Hunters
Thri-Kreen consider all other creatures as potential meals, delighting particularly in elven-flesh, but this is not to say that Thri-Kreen are homicidal at heart. They kill exclusively for nourishment, not sport. Additionally, while they feel emotions in similar ways to other humanoid races, Thri-Kreen are less likely to display emotional outbursts, although the psionic variants do display more emotions than their normal kin.
Thri-Kreen Names
Due to their alien native language, Thri-Kreen who intend to interact with other intelligent species adopt names given to them by allies and friends. These names may be those befitting of other races or simple words that describe the Thri-Kreen's behavior or appearance.
Thri-Kreen Traits
Ability Score Increase. Your Dexterity score increases by 2 and your Wisdom score increases by 1.
Age. Thri-Kreen mature quickly leading to a short average lifespan of thirty years.
Alignment. Because of the chaotic and savage nature of Thri-Kreen society, they tend towards chaotic allignments.
Darkvision. 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 gray.
Size. Thri-Kreen are between 6 and 7 feet tall and weigh between 100 to 180 pounds. Your size is Medium.
Speed. Your base walking speed is 30 feet.
Exotic Weaponry. You have proficiency with the Gythka and Chatkcha.
Four-Armed Combatant. You have two pairs of arms, one much stronger than the other, that you may use simultaneously in combat. Your small arms cannot bear the weight of heavy weapons, shields, or two-handed ranged weapons.
Sleepless. Thri-Kreen do not require sleep. When you take a long rest, you may spend the same 8 hours tending to wounds or partaking in light activities such as keeping watch.
Languages. You can speak, read, and write Thri-Kreen. You can understand, read, and write Common and you may choose to learn how to speak it or communicate to other intelligent creatures through the use of drawings and charades.
Thri-Kreen Subraces
Swift Strider
Long Strides. Your walking speed increases to 40 feet.
Powerful Leap. Your long jump is up to 30 feet and your high jump is up to 15 feet, with or without a running start.
Chameleon
Chameleon Carapace. As a bonus action, you can change the color of your carapace to match the color and texture of your surroundings. When you do, you have advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks made to hide until the start of your next turn.
Expert Tracker. You have proficiency in your choice of the Stealth or Survival skills.
Psionic
Psionics. You know the Mage Hand cantrip (the hand is invisible). When you reach 3rd level, you can cast the Blur spell once with this trait and regain the ability to do so when you finish a long rest. When you reach 5th level, you can cast the Invisibility spell once with this trait and regain the ability to do so when you finish a long rest. Intelligence is your spellcasting ability for these spells.
Telepathy. You can telepathically communicate to any creature you can see within 60 feet of you.
Credits
Created by u/_Snuggs_ and u/flopadoops44
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Exotic Thri-Kreen Weapons
| Weapon | damage | Weight | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gythka | 1d8 | 6 lb. | Reach, Heavy, Two-handed |
| Chatkcha | 1d6 | 1 lb. | Light, Finesse, Thrown (range 30/120) |
