Homebrew:Plagueborn

(OOC: This is an implementation of the plagueborn race from The Crooked Moon)

Plagueborn are a rat-like species native to Bubonia, typically coalescing in the pestilent haze that hangs over the province. They are deeply connected to the virulent and deadly plague that afflicts and shapes their society, which persists through cunning, ruthlessness, and the sheer will to live. They are the most adaptable species of Druskenvald, quickly discovering the means to survive even the harshest environments.

Appearing as large plague rats with humanoid physiology, their short fur ranges from grays and browns to various shades of green. They bear jagged teeth and claws that all carry a strain of plague to which they are immune but can prove deadly to others. Their nimble tails can vary greatly in length and thickness, often reflecting their family, clan, or guild. Plagueborn usually live no longer than 100 years.

Plagueborn traits

As a plagueborn, you have these special traits.

Ability Scores.

When you create a character using one of the species in The Crooked Moon, increase one of your starting ability scores by 2 and another by 1, or increase three scores by 1 each. These increases can't raise a score above 20.

Languages.

Your character can speak, read, and write Common and one other language that you an your GM agree is appropriate for the character.

Creature Type.

You are a Humanoid.

Size.

You are Medium (about 4-6 feet tall) or Small (about 2-4 feet tall). You choose the size when you select the species.

Speed.

Your walking speed is 30 feet, and you have a climbing speed equal to your walking speed.

Born in Filth.

You have advantage on saving throws against diseases, or to avoid or end the poisoned condition on yourself.

Darkvision.

You have darkvision with a range of 60 feet.

Infected Cunning.

The plague you carry binds you to rats and imparts their cunning. You gain proficiency in the Deception or Stealth skill.

Plague Bearer.

When you hit a creature with an attack roll, you can magically spread your plague to the target. The target must succeed on a Constitution saving throw (DC 8 plus your Constitution modifier and proficiency bonus) or become afflicted with your plague for 1 minute.

While afflicted, the target has disadvantage on attack rolls and ability checks and takes 1d4 poison damage at the start of each of its turns. The target repeats the save at the end of each of its turns, ending the plague on itself on a success.

Once you use this trait, you can't do so again until you finish a long rest.