Yuan-ti are an exotic and magical snake race. In general, they keep to themselves, and only occasionally venture out of their lands and tribes. This means that even if someone meets a Yuan-ti, they will know very little about the fantasy race itself, as the ones someone is likely to meet are either secretive about why they are there, or have a personality that doesn't represent the rest of their people.
That said, a few things are known. They come in a variety of shapes. Some are almost fully snakelike, while others are fully bipedal and nearly human in appearance with only a few snake attributes. (
For purposes of the Warrens of the Harengon campaign, they will all be bipedal, but distinctly snakelike.) They seem to prefer the night, though can function in the day as well. They all have a connection to the mystical, regardless of their role in Yuan-ti society or the world. And they exude personality--in some cases they are exceptionally charming; in others they strike terror in others. In either case, when a Yuan-ti enters a gathering, they are noticed.
| Detail |
Description |
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| Size |
Medium |
| Speed |
30' walk |
| Attributes |
+2 Charisma, +1 Intelligence (Alt +2/+1 in any stats) |
| Ability: Darkvision |
All Yuan-ti have the ability to see in darkness up to 60'. |
| Ability: Poison Resistance |
All Yuan-ti are resistant to poison damage and have advantage on saving throws against being poisoned. |
| Ability: Presence |
Yuan-Ti proficient in either the Persuasion or Intimidation skills. |
| Ability: Snakes' Charm |
Yuan-Ti may choose to have the Poison Spray cantrip, or the Animal Friendship spell as a cantrip (for snakes only) along with the ability to communicate simple ideas to wild snakes. All Yuan-Ti may cast Suggestion at 3rd level, once per long rest. |
| Ability: Languages |
Common and one other of their choice, which may include Abyssal or Draconic. |
Class Considerations
Between their ease of getting by in darkness and their charisma, Yuan-ti have a lot of options for good class choices. They make solid bards, sorcerers, rogues, warlocks and clerics. With small shifts to their starting attributes, they can also make good paladins. The most fun aspect of Yuan-ti, in
Warrens of the Harengon, is that as Yuan-ti who are "out in the world", they do not need to worry about greater Yuan-ti society or norms. For example, a Yuan-ti character might come from a long line of warlocks, and instead choose to flee and become a paladin serving the light instead of a dark Power.
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