Kalashtar

Basic Information

Anatomy

Kalashtar are a mix of humans and spirits from the plane of dreams, called quori. Their bodies resemble humans, except that their eyes are entirely white.

Biological Traits

Their bodies are usually very similar to humans, except for their eyes, that have no pupils.

Genetics and Reproduction

Kalashtar reproduce like humans, with a 9 month gestation period.

Growth Rate & Stages

Kalashtar grow as humans do.

Ecology and Habitats

Kalashtar come from the ethereal plane, and are not native from the realm of Elmincia. When they come back, they tend to drift towards civilized places, sometimes forming communities inside of human towns.

Dietary Needs and Habits

Kalashtar are omnivorous, though the most sensitive ones avoid eating meat as they might get reflexes from the animal past life.

Additional Information

Social Structure

Kalashtar tend to respect the elders, and when they form a gonverment, they tend to have a council of elders who are responsible to guide the community. But they can just as easily try to mingle in human towns and be governed by other races.

Uses, Products & Exploitation

Slavery. Kalashtar tend to make poor slaves. Due to their ability to communicate in secret, they can be dangerous, and sometimes are more trouble than what they are worth.
However, Kalashtar normal calm and controlled demeanor make them very useful when acting in free professions that handle the public, like guards, merchants and public servants.

Geographic Origin and Distribution

Normally Kalashtar tend to live in the outer planes or among human towns.

Average Intelligence

Kalashtar generally possess the intelligence equivalent of a normal humans, thought they are often wiser.

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Kalashtar tend to emmit a tenous light when they feel strong emotions. They have telepathy and psychic abilities.

Civilization and Culture

Naming Traditions

A kalashtar name mixes a personal prefix to the name of the quori spirit within the kalashtar.
See sample names in D&D Beyond.

Relationship Ideals

Kalashtar tend to form communities, and even if a Kalashtar thinks about a relationship with another is desirable, it's important also that their spirits match. As such, the relationship between two Kalashtar are closer than the ones they retain with humans, as a Kalashtar's spirit has no counterpart when relating to other races.

Average Technological Level

Medieval.

Major Language Groups and Dialects

They normally speak Common and Quori.

Common Etiquette Rules

It is extremely rude to interrupt a Kalashtar while they are meditating.

Common Dress Code

Kalashtar like to dress in simple but colorful clothing, usually clothing that facilitate movement or that has special properties or blessings to enhance their capacity to communicate with the world beyond.

Culture and Cultural Heritage

Kalashtar brought along with them the art of meditation. As this also has helped many other humanoids find their inner peace, the culture has quickly spread to other races as well, though some people still find the practice strange.
Also, Kalashtar are the founder of many monasteries and monastic traditions.

Common Customs, Traditions and Rituals

Before marriage, it's common for Kalashtar couples to go to a segregated place to meditate for at least a week in isolation before the marriage is allowed. This is to test and see if the relation between the pair can last, as breaking a marriage is extremely ill-seen by Kalashtar society.

History

The Kalashtar are constantly migrating to Elmincia from the outer planes, running away from what they claim is a terrible evil.
Some say that the Kalashtar are originally humans from Elmincia that found a way into the astral planes and got bound with a spirit while there. If such claims hold any truth at all is not known.

Common Myths and Legends

Kalashtar often have nightmares about a great evil, beyond the wall of the worlds, sometimes from the plane they came from. They don't remember why they ran away or from what, as their memory are wiped clean when they come to this world, but they know something bad will eventually happen.

Interspecies Relations and Assumptions

Kalashtar maintain a good relationship with humans and other humanoids. They are not fond of war, and therefore are often well employed as mediators or diplomats.

Lifespan

80 years

Conservation Status

Kalashtar are not very common, but are not in any risk of extinction. In fact, more are pouring off the dream planes into Elmincia.

Average Height

1.7 - 2.2m

Average Weight

55 - 90 kg

Average Physique

Average as humans, though they tend to be a bit taller.

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

Kalashtar are most likely brown skinned, but it's possible for a Kalashtar to have white or black skin.