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5e Races[edit]

(52 homebrew races)

NameAbility ModifiersFeaturesSummaryAuthor
A.D.A.M. UnitCon +2, Wis +1Age, Alignment, Size, Speed, Artificial, Weapon Of War, Solid Metal, Integration, Reclaimed Soul, Optional: Immortal Body, LanguagesWeapons of war refined in towers until they can claim a soul of their own.Max7238
Aasimar-Gr7mmWis +2, Cha +1Darkvision 60, Celestial Resistance, Angelic Legacy, Age, Alignment, Size, Speed, LanguagesHere's our missing planetouched, tieflings can't have all the fun can they?Gr7mm Bobb
AzalIncrease one ability score by 2 and another one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1.Age, Alignment, Size, Speed, Darkvision 60, Arcane Legacy, Planar Emissary, Old Wisdom, Ram, LanguagesThe Azal are tall goat people with a perchance for dealing with extraplanar beings.Eiji-kun
CaribIncrease one ability score by 2 and another one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1.Age, Alignment, Size, Speed, Darkvision 60, Bite, Feed the Hunger, Iron Stomach, Terrifying Smile, LanguagesMan-eating humans with sharp shark-like teeth and a craving for flesh.Eiji-kun
ChinchiIncrease one ability score by 2 and another one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1.Age, Alignment, Size, Speed, Blueprints, Nimble Hands, Thick Fur, Tool Training, Stroke of Genius, LanguagesA species of giant chinchilla-like creatures with nimble hands, sharp minds, and an in-built desire to build.Eiji-kun
DjinDex +2, Con +1Age, Alignment, Size, Speed, Languages, Low Light Vision, Home is Where the Heart isNon traditional Djin that have colorful magic and the ability to live inside objects. They are tall and furry with a strong sense of community.Dingobabee
Dragonborn - RewriteCon +2Age, Alignment, Size, Speed, Darkvision 60, Scaly Hide, Natural Weapons, Breath Weapon, Draconic Wings, Elemental Resistance, LanguagesThe Dragonborn are underpowered and clunky; Here's a good rewrite of them.Zhenra-Khal
DriderIncrease one ability score by 2 and another one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1. Age, Alignment, Size, Speed, Sunlight Sensitivity, Web Walker, Languages, Darkvision 120, Monstrosity, Arachnid Build, Curse of Lolth, Fey AncestryDrow warped by the curse of Lolth into monstrous spider-taurs.Eiji-kun
DromaniDex +1, Int +2Age, Alignment, Size, Speed, Darkvision 100, Lesser Sunlight Sensitivity, Fey Ancestry, Poison Resistance, LanguagesRace of Mixed elf, and Mul descent.ErasmusUzarond
DulachanIncrease one ability score by 2 and another one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1.Age, Alignment, Size, Speed, Darkvision 60, Decapitated, Haunted Head, Frightful Appearance, Necrotic Resistance, Terrifying Presence, Undead Nature, LanguagesDon't lose your head, but you're dead. Not that that has stopped you.Eiji-kun
DullahanStr +1, Con +1Age, Alignment, Size, Speed, Fey, Mounted Lifestyle, Outcast, Languages, Mounted Lifestyle / OutcastYou've got a disembodied, floating head!
DurlanaarStr +1, Con +2Age, Alignment, Size, Speed, Darkvision 60, Blood Curse, Antithetical Ichor, Hexborne Blessing, Sanguine Affinity, Languages, Grim PsychometryA race suffering a blood curse for their past abuse of Hemocraft.Zhenra-Khal
DuskkenDex +1, Con +1Darkvision 60, Shadewalk, Shadow Stealth, Undead Heritage, Age, Alignment, Size, Speed, LanguagesUndead shadows from the Shadowfell turned humanoidRlyehable
DvatiThe strength of a Dvati's mind is legendary, and as such, they gain their choice of:, Int +1, Wis +1Age, Alignment, Size, Speed, Darkvision 30ft, Identical Twins, Sibling Bond, Dual Action, Soul of One, Languages, Twin Magic, No, I'm Tommy!An update of 3.5e Dragon Magazine's Dvati race.Zhenra-Khal
Eijilund PlushieDex +1, Cha +2Age, Alignment, Size, Speed, Construct Traits, Explosion, Ignition, Plushie Resistance, Soggy When Wet, LanguagesExplosive animated dolls born from the power of the chaotic sun god, Sol Eiji.Eiji-kun
LythariIncrease one ability score by 2 and another one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1Age, Size, Speed, Darkvision 60, Fey Ancestry, Keen Senses, Lycan Polymorph, Trance, LanguagesElves that shapechange into a wolf.Rlyehable
EmasIncrease one ability score by 2 and another one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1.Age, Alignment, Size, Speed, Darkvision 60, Light Sensing Body, Natural Armor, Salt Weakness, Shell Defense, Slugfoot, Languages, Creature TypeSnailfolk who are slow but steady, with their own body armor and homes on their back.Eiji-kun
FatebornCha +2Age, Alignment, Size, Speed, Languages, Fickle Hands of FateAlien beings from the astral plane who embody emotions.Chowsdown
GarujaStr +2, Cha +1Age, Alignment, Size, Speed, Courage, Dive Bomb, Flight Training, Lightweight, LanguagesOnce a gift by the divine, these winged people now exist as their own species.Eiji-kun
GiffStr +2, Con +1Age, Alignment, Size, Speed, Firearms Knowledge, Militant, Gunpowder Knowledge, Headlong Charge, LanguagesMilitant Hippo-people with guns.Rlyehable
GnollStr +1, Dex +2Darkvision 60, Rampage, Bite, Age, Alignment, Size, Speed, LanguagesUnofficial conversion of the 5th edition monster to a playable race.Rlyehable
Harpy Owl
KheperCon +2, Wis +1Age, Alignment, Size, Speed, Carapace, Buzzwing, Desert Acclimated, Divine Gift, Sandwalker, LanguagesGiant scarab-people born of the desert, and protected by their ancient sun god.Eiji-kun
Kuo-toaStr +1, Con +1, Int +1Age, Alignment, Size, Speed, Darkvision 120 ft., Amphibious Nature, Otherworldly Percepetion, Slippery, Sunlight Sensitivity, Martial Training, Madness, LanguagesUnofficial conversion of Kuo-toa as a playable race.Rlyehable
Lizardfolk - Gr7mmCon +2Darkvision 60, Hold Breath, Sturdy Tail, Age, Alignment, Size, Speed, Languages, Natural Weapons - Claws, Scaly Hide, Histskin, Swampborn Resilience, Survival Instinct, Speeds, Primal Stance, Natural Weapon - Bite, Natural Weapon - Tail Slap, Powerful Build, Natural Athlete, Personal Venom, Natural Chameleon, Ambush Predator, Jungle BloodedThe MM race, now a PC race with subraces!Gr7mm Bobb
LucipolIncrease one ability score by 2 and another one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1. Age, Alignment, Size, Speed, Darkvision 60, Bioluminescence, Counter Illumination, Dazzling Display, Sunlight Sensitivity, LanguagesSemi-transparent humanoids which glow in the dark.Eiji-kun
MazohkCon +1Age, Alignment, Size, Speed, Sharp Senses, Sustained by Mana, Languages, SubraceA hardy race of aberrated humans, strong in magic and tribal in culture.Max7238
NagaraIncrease one ability score by 2 and another one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1.Age, Alignment, Size, Speed, Darkvision 60, Cobra Strike, Constrict, Crawling Serpent, Powerful Build, LanguagesOnce a gift by the divine, these human torsoed snake people now exist as their own species.Eiji-kun
NamekianCon +2Age, Alignment, Size, Speed, Acute Hearing, Sonic Sensitivity, Thick Hide, Limb Regeneration, Limited Sustenance, Languages, Adaptable, Discerning, Dragon's Knowledge, Divine Power, Demonic Trait, Demonic Presence, Stretching Arms, Hardened PlatesA stalwart and strong alien race of slug people, known for their ability to produce capable fighters and magical artifacts.Iskerbabble
OutsiderArcane Upbringing, Claws, Low Light Vision, Age, Alignment, Size, Speed, LanguagesCreatures born from the rock that hide amongst the crowds and feast on gemstones.DragoRune123
PanthrisStr +2, Dex +1Age, Alignment, Size, Speed, Advanced Darkvision, Underground Stalker, Cave Lungs, Claws, LanguagesAn underground race that looks like a cross between a tiger and a human. They specialize in digging.Dingobabee
PhanatonDex +2, Wis +1Age, Alignment, Size, Speed, Glide, Stealthy, Skilled, LanguagesPhanaton as a player character raceRlyehable
RakastaOne other of choice increased by +1 and, Dex +2Darkvision 60, Pounce, Claws, Rakasta Weapon Training, Skills and Tools, Feline Empathy, Age, Alignment, Size, Speed, LanguagesConversion from the D&D Next monster into a 5e playable raceRlyehable
RatfolkDex +2, Con +1Age, Alignment, Size, Speed, Darkvision 60, Biter, Survivor, Languages, Slip Underfoot, Disease and Poison ResilienceSmall, craven, and numerous are they. They are the rats, and they get everywhere.Eiji-kun
RojobuzzianDex +2, Wis +1Age, Alignment, Size, Speed, LanguagesThe Rojobuzzians, are cursed humanoids from space.
SafirInt +1Awakened Mind, Age, Alignment, Size, Speed, Languages, Naturally Psionic, Mindsight, Four-Armed, Mental Map, MérakiA race of blue-blooded, naturally psionic, four-armed elflike beings.Halian
Saiyan1 to either Dex, Con, or Wis, Str 2Age, Alignment, Size, Speed, Tail, Tail Weakness, Languages, Zenkai Bonus, Lycanthropic EmpathyAn extraterrestrial race of primates. Saiyans are a naturally ruthless and aggressive warrior race who strive to be the strongest in the universe, and who have a lycanthropic-like transformation.Iskerbabble, The-Marksman
Satyr VariantDex +1, Cha +2Age, Alignment, Size, Speed, Fey, Cliff Climber, Dancing Stride, Mirthful Leaps, Ram, Reveler, LanguagesGoat-legged feyfolk known for their riotous merriment and lasciviousness.Eiji-kun
ScalethisCon +2Age, Alignment, Size, Speed, Darkvision 60, Poison Resilience, Bite, Languages, Venomous Fangs, Constrict, Clever CobadeScalethis are a reptilian species, very snake-like with notable features like snake-like tails and scales covering most of their bodies.Dingobabee
Shardmind-Gr7mmInt +2, Wis +1Construct Rest, Crystalline Mind, Resonance Frequency, Living Construct, Shard Swarm, Telepathy, Age, Alignment, Size, Speed, LanguagesThe Speaking sparkle golems now for 5e.Gr7mm Bobb
T'Killi ElvesIncrease one ability score by 2 and another one by 1, or increase three different ability scores by 1Age, Size, Speed, Darkvision 60, Dry Lands Adapted, Fey Ancestry, Keen Senses, T'killi Training, Trance, LanguagesElves of the wilderness and desert.Rlyehable
Terrados UnicornsWis +1, Cha +2Age, Alignment, Size, Speed, Natural Form, Languages, Horn, Natural HealingCarnivorous unicorns who can transform into humanoids.Dingobabee
ThrombulanCon +2, Wis +1Age, Alignment, Size, Speed, Aberrant Biology, Amorphous Form, Languages, Drink Ichor, Progenitor's GiftA vampiric ooze-like race of sentient blood, often hiding within other creatures.Zhenra-Khal
TreefolkCon +2Barkskin, Take Root, Thick as a Plank, Non-Humanoid, Immunities, Age, Alignment, Size, Speed, Languages, Thick Bark, Heavy, Paper Bark, Spellcasting, Swirling Blossoms, FlammableSentient Trees capable of locomotionSpanambula
UkroneianAge, Alignment, Size, Speed, LanguagesThe ukroneians are a territorial race that value intellect over phisical prowess but can get quite strong. They are made of a type of crystals.
UlorenYour ability scores each increase by 1.Age, Alignment, Size, Speed, Languages, Darkvision 60', Mysterious Misting ExpertiseA mysterious race, with a mysterious origin and a quite misunderstood appearance.Ghostie
Warforged-Gr7mmCon +1Living Construct, Rest of the Sleepless, Body of War, Artificial Anatomy, Age, Alignment, Size, Speed, Languages, Composite Plating, The Right Nudge, Battlefield Engineer, Of Mind and Body, Heavy Plating, Solid Construction, Leadfoot Stability, Light Plating, Quick Footed, Small statureEveryones favorite magically powered robot's now for 5e.Gr7mm Bobb
WolfenDex +1, Wis +2Age, Alignment, Size, Speed, Darkvision 60, Dual Minded, Claws, Broken Bond, Languages, CompanionA race of people who soul bind to animal companions and take on appearances similar to them.Dingobabee
XolotlWis +1, Cha +2Age, Alignment, Size, Speed, Darkvision 60 ft, Amphibious, Damp Skin, Force Recovery, Regeneration, LanguagesHumanoid axolotls, both adorable and damp.Eiji-kun
Half-YugolothDex +1Age, Alignment, Size, Speed, Languages 
Yuan-Ti Pureblood VariantInt +1, Cha +2Age, Alignment, Size, Speed, Darkvision 60, Coldblooded, Dull Emotions, Innate Spellcasting, Pass for Human, Poison Immunity, LanguagesAncient humans who were changed by serpent gods of old to become cold blooded secret cultists.Eiji-kun

5e Subraces[edit]

(19 homebrew subraces)

NameRaceAbility ModifiersFeaturesSummaryAuthor
ArgonianLizardfolk - Gr7mmWis +1Size, Speed, Natural Weapons - Claws, Scaly Hide, Histskin, Swampborn Resilience, Survival InstinctThe Elder Scrolls variant of LizardfolkGr7mm Bobb
AvengerAasimar-Gr7mmCha +2Celestial Resistance, Languages, Flames of Vengeance, Torch of RadianceMazz
BlackscaleLizardfolk - Gr7mmStr +1Size, Speeds, Primal Stance, Natural Weapon - Bite, Natural Weapon - Tail Slap, Scaly Hide, Powerful Build, Natural AthleteThe primal physically evolved dark scaled lizardfolk.Gr7mm Bobb
EpperiDuskkenInt +1Innate Spellcaster, KnowledgeableEpperi tend to be the wizards, scribes, and scholars of the duskken.Rlyehable
Lizardfolk - Gr7mmLizardfolk - Gr7mmWis +1, Str +1, Dex +1Size, Speed, Natural Weapons - Claws, Scaly Hide, Histskin, Swampborn Resilience, Survival Instinct, Speeds, Primal Stance, Natural Weapon - Bite, Natural Weapon - Tail Slap, Powerful Build, Natural Athlete, Personal Venom, Natural Chameleon, Ambush Predator, Jungle BloodedThe MM race, now a PC race with subraces!Gr7mm Bobb
LongshanksHalflingStr +1, Wis +1, Choice of one:Stealthy, Longstride, Less Nimble, Racial Weapons TrainingTropical subrace of tall HalflingsRlyehable
MubraiDuskkenCha +1Persuasive, CharismaticMubrai tend to be the politicians, salesmen, and scoundrels of the duskken.Rlyehable
Namekian+1 to any Ability Score of your choice, Strength +1 or Dexterity +1, Intelligence +1 or Wisdom +1, Strength +1 or Charisma +1Adaptable, Discerning, Dragon's Knowledge, Divine Power, Demonic Trait, Demonic Presence, Stretching Arms, Hardened PlatesA stalwart and strong alien race of slug people, known for their ability to produce capable fighters and magical artifacts.Iskerbabble
PoisonduskLizardfolk - Gr7mmDex +1Size, Speed, Natural Weapon - Bite, Personal Venom, Natural Chameleon, Ambush Predator, Jungle BloodedThe small venomous and cunning variant of the lizardfolk.Gr7mm Bobb
Sand DwarfDwarfDex +1Sunblasted, Survivors, QuickDwarves from desert climbs.Rlyehable
SandbruDuskkenWis +1Skillful, Strong WilledSandru tend to be the priests, philosophers, healers, and police of the duskken.Rlyehable
ScalethisScalethis (5e Race)Str +1, Int +1, Cha +1Venomous Fangs, Constrict, Clever CobadeScalethis are a reptilian species, very snake-like with notable features like snake-like tails and scales covering most of their bodies.Dingobabee
Spectral GenasiGenasiDex +1Night LightSpectral Genasi are the rarest, and are beings of light half-personified.GooseyLuuc
TreefolkTreefolkStr +1, Dex +1, Cha +1Speed, Thick Bark, Heavy, Paper Bark, Spellcasting, Swirling BlossomsSentient Trees capable of locomotionSpanambula
Warforged JuggernautWarforged-Gr7mmStr +1Heavy Plating, Solid Construction, Leadfoot StabilityAn endurance based Warforged.Gr7mm Bobb
Warforged ScoutWarforged-Gr7mmDex +1Light Plating, Quick Footed, Small statureBuilt for speed and perception, the scouts are the lightweight models of warforged.Gr7mm Bobb
Warforged TacticianWarforged-Gr7mmInt +1Composite Plating, The Right Nudge, Battlefield Engineer, Of Mind and BodyA tactically focused warforged.Gr7mm Bobb
Warforged-Gr7mmWarforged-Gr7mmInt +1, Str +1, Dex +1Composite Plating, The Right Nudge, Battlefield Engineer, Of Mind and Body, Heavy Plating, Solid Construction, Leadfoot Stability, Light Plating, Quick Footed, Small statureEveryones favorite magically powered robot's now for 5e.Gr7mm Bobb
Yellow DragonbornDragonbornDraconic HeritageDragonborn with a Yellow Dragon ancestryRlyehable



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