Doppelganger Atlantean

Overview

The Doppelganger NPC race was constructed by the Archdaemon Titan Dolos (Deception) as a form of self-sufficient race and as a part of the forces to be used against the Olympians in the Titanomarchy War. They were often required to impersonate warriors and priests at the time to make the populations of the world no longer trust the Olympians and to assassinate or steal from those they had impersonated. However, being born of Deception they switched sides and succeeded in 'disconnecting' the Titans from their own worshipers. The Gods owe a lot to the Doppelganger Race.

Class Limitations

Warriors 10th level
Priests 9th level (exclusively Dolosian Acolytes)
Wizards 12th level
Rogues 15
Assassins 15

Dual Classes Permitted

Priest/Rogue
Priest/Assassins

Racial Bonuses

Doppelgangers have a +1 to Dexterity and -1 to AC (Natural AC is 9 not 10) due to the adaptability of their physiology, and a -1 to strength for the same reason.

Languages:

Common, Doublespeak, and any language spoken in the area - due to ESP. They appear to be natural linguists as a result.

Perceptions

Can only be surprised on a 1, D6 due to ESP
Can detect treasure or treasured items in an area 1-2, D6 if not searching and 1-3, D6 when searching if they have encountered anyone who dwells in the area. (Does not work on Undead or Automatons).

Basic Information

Anatomy

A Doppelganger can appear as any humanoid up to 2.4 metres in height and down to 90 cm in height, this extreme variance gives them incredible bonuses when performing Rogue like abilities that require longer or shorter frames or limbs in order to perform tasks. They normally appear as perfectly average height for a human and average in weight also.

Additional Information

Uses, Products & Exploitation

Doppelgangers can sell parts of their skin and blood for use in Polymorph potions - this makes them a regular cash cow for a party. The market currently pays 1D10 +15 gp per dose of each and the Doppelganger can give 3 doses per week without suffering undue loss of Constitution.

Geographic Origin and Distribution

Focused around Atlantis and Cadiz only.

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Each Doppelganger is also skilled in ESP allowing them to sense the presence of others in areas to the same level as an elf and in the presence of others from the area are able to discern the location of treasure and treasured items much as Dwarves are able to detect stone work traps. This is due to the Doppelganger's love of treasure - they naturally pick up on thoughts and feelings about such matters much quicker than other matters.

Scientific Name

Geminus Sosia

Origin/Ancestry

Doloic Golem - the first forms created by Dolos

Lifespan

same as human

Average Height

same as human

Average Weight

same as human

Geographic Distribution

• Atlantis

Related Organizations

• War College