BronzedDrake
2018-02-15, 09:49 AM
Greetings, I made this race as part of an original campaign setting that I'm working on, and would like some feedback. I used the Pathfinder race builder to make it. The only part I really would like to change is the name, I'm just not sure I like the sound of it.
Shadekin: The mysterious Shadekin are an anomaly, with the story of their origin lost to the ages. Artifacts imply that their origin can be found in a war over 4000 years ago, and many believe they invaded from the Lost Lands at the time. The only thing that is know is that they have a deep connection to the Plane of Shadow.
Society: Shadekin live among humans and elves and are so uncommon that they have no defined society of their own.
Appearance: Shadekin resemble half-elves save for their grey skin and solid black eyes. They generally stand about 5'5” tall and weigh about 225 pounds. Their hair is usually dark in coloration but rarely white hair will appear.
Relations: Because they are so closely connected to the Plane of Shadow, Shadekin are often seen as untrustworthy, and they expect members of other races to turn on them at any moment. As such they tend to be loners, often not by choice.
Alignment and Religion: Shadekin are often shunned by society, being seen as creatures of the shadow and singled out as villainous. This mistreatment more often than not causes a distaste for the structure that others find so comforting, causeing Shadekin to lean towards Chaotic. Shadekin will just as often embrace the villainous roles others see them in, as try to prove them wrong, or just not care. They are equally likely to be Good, Neutral, or Evil
Lifespan: Shadekin age at the same rate as half-elves, but live to 150 on average.
Racial Traits: Type: Outsider (native). Size: Medium. Base Speed 30 ft
Shadekin get +2 to Wisdom and Dexterity but -2 to Charisma. Shadekin are flexible in mind and body, but their inherent distrust of others leads to a lack of social skills.
Shadekin speak common and elven.
Shadekin have Darkvision out to 60 ft.
Shadow Resistance: Shadekin have resistance 5 to cold and electricity
Shadow Blending: Attacks made against Shadekin while they are in areas of dim light have a 50% miss chance, rather than the normal 20%. This does not grant concealment. This is a supernatural ability.
Stalker: Perception and Stealth are always class skills for Shadekin
Blind Fighting: All Shadekin are naturally able to fight without sight. Shadekin automatically have the Blind-Fight feat.
If you have any critisism or ideas about this race and how to do more with them I would love to hear it.
Shadekin: The mysterious Shadekin are an anomaly, with the story of their origin lost to the ages. Artifacts imply that their origin can be found in a war over 4000 years ago, and many believe they invaded from the Lost Lands at the time. The only thing that is know is that they have a deep connection to the Plane of Shadow.
Society: Shadekin live among humans and elves and are so uncommon that they have no defined society of their own.
Appearance: Shadekin resemble half-elves save for their grey skin and solid black eyes. They generally stand about 5'5” tall and weigh about 225 pounds. Their hair is usually dark in coloration but rarely white hair will appear.
Relations: Because they are so closely connected to the Plane of Shadow, Shadekin are often seen as untrustworthy, and they expect members of other races to turn on them at any moment. As such they tend to be loners, often not by choice.
Alignment and Religion: Shadekin are often shunned by society, being seen as creatures of the shadow and singled out as villainous. This mistreatment more often than not causes a distaste for the structure that others find so comforting, causeing Shadekin to lean towards Chaotic. Shadekin will just as often embrace the villainous roles others see them in, as try to prove them wrong, or just not care. They are equally likely to be Good, Neutral, or Evil
Lifespan: Shadekin age at the same rate as half-elves, but live to 150 on average.
Racial Traits: Type: Outsider (native). Size: Medium. Base Speed 30 ft
Shadekin get +2 to Wisdom and Dexterity but -2 to Charisma. Shadekin are flexible in mind and body, but their inherent distrust of others leads to a lack of social skills.
Shadekin speak common and elven.
Shadekin have Darkvision out to 60 ft.
Shadow Resistance: Shadekin have resistance 5 to cold and electricity
Shadow Blending: Attacks made against Shadekin while they are in areas of dim light have a 50% miss chance, rather than the normal 20%. This does not grant concealment. This is a supernatural ability.
Stalker: Perception and Stealth are always class skills for Shadekin
Blind Fighting: All Shadekin are naturally able to fight without sight. Shadekin automatically have the Blind-Fight feat.
If you have any critisism or ideas about this race and how to do more with them I would love to hear it.