Yuan-Ti

A race of beastfolk that carry ophidian traits.

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Statistics

Ability Score Increase. Your Charisma score increases by 2, and your Intelligence score increases by 1.
Creature Type. You are a Humanoid.
Size. Your size is Medium.
Speed. Your base walking speed is 30 feet.
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 can't discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.
Innate Spellcasting. You know the Poison Spray cantrip. You can cast Animal Friendship an unlimited number of times with this trait, but you can target only snakes with it. Starting at 3rd level, you can also cast Suggestion with this trait. Once you cast it, you can't do so again until you finish a long rest. Charisma is your spellcasting ability for these spells.
Magic Resistance. You have advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.
Poison Immunity. You are immune to poison damage and the poisoned condition.
Languages. You can speak, read, and write Common and two other languages that you and your DM agree are appropriate for the character.

Basic Information

Anatomy

Yuan-Ti are anatomically and physically very similar to humans, with a handful of notable differences. Rather than fleshy skin, they instead sport leathery flesh and scales, and their head is that of a snake. Whether that be cobra, emperor, rattle or otherwise depends on the family, but most types of snakes are represented among the castes of the Yuan-Ti.

Genetics and Reproduction

Yuan-Ti are born in clutches of eggs, typically in counts of anywhere from 5-12. They incubate and are tended to by both parents for several weeks, before hatching and beginning their growth process. Yuan-Ti are unable to mate with any other race, due to their uniquely affected biology. They mate for life, and typically begin a mating process at around ages 18-21.

Growth Rate & Stages

Playable Yuan-Ti have similar life cycles to humans, maturing at around 18, and living for around a century. However, like snakes, they also shed relatively frequently, though less so than their true ophidian kin, only doing so about once every two years.

Genetic Ancestor(s)

• Human

Lifespan

Less than 100 years.

Average Height

Below 5 to well above 6 feet.

Average Weight

Around 140-180 pounds.

Geographic Distribution

• The Calathis Archipelago
• The Untamed Wilds

Related Organizations

• Cult of the Ravenous
• Keepers of the Wild