D&D 5E Thamesfolk for 5e

[Shades of Eternity]

I really like the thamesfolk from fallout london so decided to take a crack at them.

open to any and all feedback.​

feel free to remove the stat modifers if it offends.

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Thamesfolk (Player Race)​

Tainted by the pre-war pollution and post-war radiation of the River Thames, the Thamesfolk are a mutated people with aquatic adaptations, amphibious resilience, and unique biology. While shunned by some, their pacifistic nature and connection to their environment make them distinct in a world of chaos.

Ability Score Increase​

• Your Constitution score increases by 2, and your Wisdom or Dexterity score increases by 1.

Age​

• Thamesfolk mature by the age of 10 and live around 60 years, although their mutations often cause unpredictable lifespans.

Alignment​

• Most Thamesfolk are neutral or neutral good, valuing peace and the health of their river home. However, individuals may stray into other alignments.

Size​

• Thamesfolk are Medium, ranging between 5 and 6 feet tall, with sinewy builds and webbed extremities.

Speed​

• Your base walking speed is 30 feet.
• You have a swimming speed of 30 feet.

Amphibious Adaptation​

• You can breathe both air and water.

Toxic Resilience​

• You are immune to diseases and have resistance to poison damage.
• You have advantage on saving throws against being poisoned.

Aquatic Awareness​

• You gain proficiency in the Perception skill and have blindsight out to a range of 10 feet while underwater.

Mutated Biology​

• You can adapt to survive extreme environments. As a bonus action, choose one of the following effects, which lasts for 1 hour:
  • Thickened Skin: Gain temporary hit points equal to your level.
  • Camouflaged Scales: Gain advantage on Stealth checks made in natural aquatic or swampy environments.
  • Amphibious Sprint: Your swimming speed increases to 50 feet for the duration.

You can use this ability a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus and regain all uses after a long rest.

Languages​

• You can speak, read, and write Common and Aquan.

Optional Traits for NPC Thamesfolk​

For NPCs, you might also include variants like:

• Pacifist: Thamesfolk are reluctant to fight, imposing disadvantage on their attack rolls but granting them advantage on Insight and Persuasion checks to de-escalate conflicts.
• Thames Mutant (Variant): This version has aberrant mutations, like tentacle-like appendages or venomous spines, granting natural weapons or poison-related abilities.