Chao (5e Race)
Chao
Physical Description
The Chao are small creatures with pudding-like bodies. In general, Chao have round waterdrop-like heads with large eyes but no noses, round torsos smaller than their heads, smooth feet with no legs, and arms with no visible hands. Neither their arms or feet have digits. They also have a short tail, small wings, and a floating dot above their heads. Generally, they have light blue skin with yellow tips on their arms, feet and head, blue eyes, and pink wings. However, Chao are incredibly varied when it comes to appearance.
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| A varied group of Chao participating in Chao Racing. source |
History
Where exactly the Chao come from, nobody really knows for sure. All that is known is their relation to the Fey.
Society
Chao live in large groups in various environments. They act somewhat similar to children, as their mannerisms have been described as pleasant and relaxing. They love to compete in activities known as Chao Racing and Chao Karate, which are fairly self-descriptive. Commonly, they are extremely friendly towards other races, becoming attached to individuals. As such, they can become loyal companions who will go to extreme lengths in order to protect their loved ones.
Chao Names
As Chao have no gender, they can be named practically anything they want. Most who befriend one of another race are given cute nicknames, such as Cheese, Chocola, Betty, etc. Just go crazy!
Chao Traits
Tiny, adorable fey who love racing, karate and being petted.
Ability Score Increase. Your Charisma score increases by 2.
Age. Chao mature after 3 years and live for up to 15 years, after which they either perish or reincarnate.
Alignment. Chao are usually neutral or sometimes lawful, but almost never chaotic.
Size. Chao stand at around 1 and a half feet tall. Your size is Small.
Speed. Your base walking speed is 25 feet. You can hover if you are no more than 10 feet off the ground. If you are more than 10 feet off the ground when you end your turn you will fall until you are of no greater altitude.
Fey Ancestry. You have advantage on saving throws against being charmed and magic can’t put you to sleep
Speak with Small Beasts. Through sounds and gestures, you can communicate simple ideas with Small or smaller beasts.
Natural Weapons. Your digitless arms are natural weapons, which you can use to make unarmed strikes. If you hit with them, you deal bludgeoning damage equal to 1d4 + your Strength or Dexterity modifier, whichever is higher.
Languages. You can speak, read, and write Common and Sylvan.
Subrace. Pick one from: Swim, Fly, Run, Power and Normal.
Swim Chao
Ability Score Increase. Your Strength score increases by 1.
Yellow Drive. When you reach 3rd level, you can breathe air and water. When you reach 5th level, you gain a swim speed equal to your walking speed.
Fly Chao
Ability Score Increase. Your Dexterity score increases by 1.
Purple Drive. When you reach 3rd level, you gain proficiency in the Perception skill. When you reach 5th level, you gain a flying speed equal to your walking speed.
Run Chao
Ability Score Increase. Your Dexterity score increases by 1.
Green Drive. When you reach 3rd level, your base walking speed increases to 30 feet. When you reach 5th level, you can take the dash action as a bonus action.
Power Chao
Ability Score Increase. Your Strength score increases by 1.
Red Drive. When you reach 3rd level, you gain a climbing speed equal to your walking speed. When you reach 5th level, your unarmed strikes deal 1d6 damage instead of 1d4.
Normal Chao
Ability Score Increase. One ability score of your choice increases by 1
Kindergarten Education. When you reach 3rd level, you gain proficiency in a tool or musical instrument of your choice. When you reach 5th level, you add double your proficiency bonus to checks made with it.
Random Height and Weight
| Base Height | Height Modifier* | Base Weight | Weight Modifier** |
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| 1′ 4″ | +1d4 | 7 lb. | × 1 lb. |
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