Chengeling

Changeling

Changelings are enigmatic beings with the unique ability to reshape their appearance at will, making them masters of disguise and subterfuge. Born with a mutable form, Changelings can mimic the appearance of any humanoid they have seen, allowing them to blend into nearly any society or group. Despite their reputation for deception, Changelings are diverse in personality and goals, with their shape-shifting abilities shaping much of their culture and identity.

Society and Culture

Changeling society is fragmented and secretive, with many Changelings living solitary lives or in small, tight-knit communities hidden within larger societies. Their communities often revolve around mutual support and understanding, providing a safe space for Changelings to express their true selves away from the suspicious eyes of the world.

Changelings highly value personal freedom and the ability to choose one’s path and identity. They have a rich oral tradition, sharing stories of their experiences and exploits, which serve as lessons on the use of their abilities and the moral complexities they face.

Relations with Other Races

Changelings can be found in almost any society, their abilities allowing them to adapt and blend in seamlessly. However, their true nature is often met with distrust and fear, leading many Changelings to hide their identity from all but the most trusted allies. Despite this, Changelings who reveal themselves and prove their intentions can form deep bonds of friendship and loyalty.

Changeling Adventurers

Changeling adventurers might be motivated by a desire for acceptance, a need to understand their own nature, or a quest for a place where they can be themselves without fear. In adventuring parties, Changelings are invaluable for their versatility, able to negotiate, spy, or perform roles that require a delicate touch or a quick change of identity.

Age

Changelings mature at the same rate as humans but live a bit longer, often reaching 120 years.

Alignment

Changelings tend towards neutral alignments, with their shape-shifting nature leading to a pragmatic view of the world. They can embody any range of moralities, however, depending on their upbringing and personal choices.

Size

Changelings can adjust their height and weight with their shape-shifting, but they are generally medium-sized in their natural form.

Your size is medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Your base swimming speed is 15 feet*.

Your base climbing speed is 15 feet*.

* calculated speed.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write: Common and 2 other languages.

Ability Score Increase

  • Charisma: +2

Race Features

Versatile

Your Charisma score increases by 2, and one other ability score of your choice increases by 1, reflecting your versatile nature.

Shapechanger

As an action, you can transform your appearance or revert to your natural form. You can’t duplicate the appearance of a creature you’ve never seen, and you revert to your true form if you die. This transformation does not change your equipment, and any changes to your form last until you choose to end them.

Chameleon Skin

You have advantage on Charisma (Deception) and Charisma (Performance) checks when trying to pass yourself off as a different person.

Divergent Persona

You gain proficiency in one tool of your choice. When you adopt a persona that includes the use of that tool, your proficiency bonus is doubled for any ability check you make with it, reflecting your ability to fully immerse yourself in your disguises.

Lore

The Stream

Credits: Game Squires