Changeling

Physical Description:

Changelings possess a unique ability to alter their appearance at will, allowing them to seamlessly change their physical form. In their natural state, they appear as androgynous individuals with an ethereal quality, their features subtly shifting and blending in a harmonious mix that is both captivating and enigmatic. Their true appearance often remains a mystery, hidden beneath the ever-changing façades they adopt. When assuming different guises, they meticulously craft new faces, bodies, and even voices, adopting various ages, genders, and ethnicities to suit their needs. This versatility in appearance allows them to seamlessly blend into different societies and cultures.

History:

The origins of the Changelings remain veiled in myth and folklore, with no concrete historical accounts. Legends speak of ancient beings who were either blessed or cursed with the innate ability to shift their forms. These tales depict changelings as enigmatic figures, often associated with trickery, magic, or elusive otherworldly entities. The true source of their shapeshifting abilities remains elusive, leading to speculation and wonder across different cultures.

Society:

Changelings navigate a complex relationship with the societies they inhabit. Their shapechanging abilities make them adept spies, infiltrators, and diplomats. In regions like the Vache Kingdom and the Khein Dynasty, where their talents are valued, changelings serve as trusted agents and advisors to the nobility. However, in the Church-dominated Silver Dominion, they face persecution and discrimination, viewed as unholy beings. Changelings within the Nagan Empire and Kami Concord are often featured in local folklore, considered mythical figures with a connection to different realms.

Racial Names:

Changelings often adopt names that resonate with the cultures they integrate into. Some may choose names that reflect the meaning of change, transformation, or disguise in various languages. Examples might include Veil, Mirage, Shift, or Altera.

Racial Feat:

Ability Score Increase: Changelings increase one score by 2 and increase a different score by 1, or increase three different scores by 1.
Age: They mature at a rate similar to humans, but their true lifespan is shrouded in mystery.
Alignment: Changelings' alignments are as diverse as their appearances, often reflecting their personal beliefs and motivations.
Size: They are typically similar in size to humans or other races they imitate.
Speed: Changelings have a base walking speed similar to humans, moving at 30 feet.
Languages: They often speak Common and adapt to local languages easily, aided by their ability to integrate into different cultures.
Vision: They have standard vision, with no specific enhancements or impairments.
Resistance: Changlings possess no innate resistance to any particular elements or conditions.
Immunity: Changelings lack specific innate immunities to particular ailments or effects, relying on their adaptability to overcome challenges.

Changeling Instincts

Thanks to their connection to the fey realm, they gain proficiency with two of the following skills of their choice: Deception, Insight, Intimidation, Performance, or Persuasion.

Shapechanger

As an action, they can change their appearance and their voice. They determine the specifics of the changes, including their coloration, hair length, and sex. They can also adjust your height and weight and can change their size between Medium and Small. They can make themself appear as a member of another race, though none of their game statistics change. They can’t duplicate the appearance of an individual they’ve never seen, and they must adopt a form that has the same basic arrangement of limbs that they have. Their clothing and equipment aren’t changed by this trait.

They stay in the new form until they use an action to revert to their true form or until they die.