Changeling

A changeling is born between the machinations of a hag and a mortal man. Changelings are always female and are constantly hounded by the call of their hag mothers their entire lives.

Basic Information

Anatomy

Changelings are on average the same size as humans. They are, however, shapechangers and can assume the appearance of any humanoid creature they have seen.

Biological Traits

Changelings can shapeshift into any humanoid that they have seen, but revert to their true form - a greyish sort of featureless creature - if they die.

Genetics and Reproduction

Changelings are always female.

Growth Rate & Stages

Changelings reach maturity at the age of 15 and live to about 110 years old.

Ecology and Habitats

Changelings can be found living anywhere other humanoids are, especially as they have the ability to shapeshift.

Dietary Needs and Habits

Omnivorous

Additional Information

Social Structure

Changelings can conform to a variety of social structures and are adept at doing so by design.

Facial characteristics

Variable

Average Intelligence

10-12

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

The basic five, and the ability to see in the dark.

Civilization and Culture

Culture and Cultural Heritage

Changelings are a race of creatures that blend in to other cultures and rarely have a traditional family - that they know of - so they have an almost non-existent racial identity.

Genetic Ancestor(s)

• Humans

Scientific Name

Changeling

Origin/Ancestry

Hag

Lifespan

110 years

Conservation Status

Safe

Average Physique

Variable

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

Variable

Changeling

Ability Score Increase +1 Dex, +2 Int, Cha or Wis

Size Medium

Speed Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

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Age – A changeling is born between the machinations of a hag and a mortal man. Changelings are always female and are constantly hounded by the call of their hag mothers their entire lives. Changelings reach maturity at the age of 15 and live to about 110 years old.
Alignment – Most changelings are neutral. They prefer to keep their presence a secret and often do not take passionate stances that would draw attention to them. However, changelings can be any alignment, and often readily adapt to the culture they are raised in.
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 cannot discern color in darkness, only shades of grey.
Size – Changelings are on average the same size as humans. Your size is Medium.
Duplicity – You gain proficiency with the Deception skill.
Adaptive Physiology – You have advantage on any Strength (Athletics) or Dexterity (Acrobatics) check you make to escape from being grappled or restrained.
Shapechanger – You can use an action to shapeshift into any humanoid of your size that you have seen, or back into your true form. Your equipment does not change with you. You do not gain any racial traits or abilities of your form, only cosmetic changes. If you die, you revert to your true form.

Languages. You can speak, read and write Common as well as two other languages of your choice.