Intergalactic Anthropologist

You have always been fascinated by other cultures. By studying other cultures' customs, philosophies, laws, rituals, religious beliefs, languages, and art, you have learned how tribes, empires, and all forms of society in between craft their own destinies and doom. This knowledge came to you not only through books and scrolls, but also through first hand observation—by visiting far-flung settlements and exploring local histories and customs.
Chameleon Before becoming an adventurer, you spent much of your adult life away from your home world, living among an alien people. You came to understand these foreign cultures and the ways of their people, who eventually treated you as one of their own. One culture had more of an influence on you than any other, shaping your beliefs and customs. Choose a race whose culture you've adopted, or roll on the Adopted Culture table.
Adopted Culture Table d8
1 Githyanki
2 Hadozee
3 Thri-Kreen
4 Giff
5 Plasmoids
6 Duagar
7 Astral Elves
8 Autognomes
Feature: Adept Linguist You can communicate with humanoids who don’t speak any language you know. You must observe the humanoids interacting with one another for at least 1 day, after which you learn a handful of important words, expressions, and gestures—enough to communicate on a rudimentary level.