Illithid Halfbreed

In a move to capture the ‘weak willed’ above grounders, the Illthids began a plot to turn humanity against itself through the use of subterfuge, assassination and sabotage. These Halfbreeds travel the world in secret, tainting human society with their foul corruption.

Personality: Illthid Halfbreeds are generally quiet and calculating, carefully planning out what they plan to say before saying it. This gives them a sinister feel, which is deserved, as they are constantly plotting new ways to earn the Elder Brain’s favour. Halfbreeds know to be friendly towards humans, at least until the time is right, and so rarely cause problems. Preferring to keep out of sight, Illithid Halfbreeds will do anything to avoid drawing attention to themselves.

Physical Description: Illithid Halfbreeds share the lanky frame of their Illithid fathers, standing between five and seven feet tall. Their skin ranges in colour from a normal fleshy pink to a deep purple which must be concealed by magical means, it is not uncommon to see pink skin or even pale green. Illithid Halfbreeds are generally bald, but the few who possess hair usually have black or brown. Their eyes are always totally black, like an animals, they generally wear glasses to conceal this. Illithid Halfbreeds dress in whatever is in fashion where they are, and will go to great lengths to fit in. When in the company of their own kind, Illithid Halfbreeds prefer to wear the elaborate robes of their ancestors. Illithid Halfbreeds share humanity’s obsession with wealth, and collect jewellery with which to adorn themselves. Illithid Halfbreeds see jewellery as a statement of power. Illithid Halfbreeds do not possess the tentacles of their Illithid creators, and appear as humans except for the above exceptions. An Illithid Halfbreed can live for one hundred years.

Relations: Illithid Halfbreeds strive to remain on friendly terms with all surface races, mostly because it is not their mission to alienate anyone. They have a keen hatred of humans, but attempt to keep this hidden. Their hatred comes across in the form of biting sarcasm or patronisation. Illithids do not like Dwarves, who they believe may recognise them. When the chance arises, they will lead aside particularly suspicious Dwarves and kill them. Drow and Shadow Elves both despise Illithid Halfbreeds, and will kill them on sight. The feeling is mutual.

Alignment: Illithid Halfbreeds share their creators’ evil alignments, but in human company tend towards a lawful evil. They generally follow the rules set, preferring subterfuge to achieve their goals. Good Halfbreeds are virtually impossible, but some have been known to escape the shackles of Illithid tyranny and lead relatively normal lives.

Illithid Halfbreed Lands: Illithid Halfbreeds have no real territory, and dwell mostly in human lands. When returning to their Illithid masters, Halfbreeds are treated little better than dogs, and prefer to avoid such situations. No Halfbreed empires exist.

Religion: Illithid Halfbreeds worship their dark Illithid Gods, but are partial to Hextor, a human god who they relate well with. When posing in human society, they will claim to worship Heironeous or Kord. A Halfbreed will never openly claim to worship one of those gods, but will lead others to believe so.

Language: Illithid Halfbreeds speak fluent common, and have a better command of the language than most humans. They can also speak Illithid and possess a weak form of telepathy with which to communicate between others of their race. Generally, an Illithid Halfbreed will always know the language of local races.

Names: Illithid Halfbreeds possess two names, their human name and their Illithid code. In human society, Halfbreeds use their human name, which is usually something common. When speaking to others of their ilk or relaying information they will use their code, two letters followed by three numbers. eg. RY 236

Adventurers: Desert: Illithid Halfbreeds will join adventuring parties to pursue knowledge or to achieve a goal set to them by the Elder Brain. The Illithid Halfbreeds’ obsession with material wealth also drives them to quest. Halfbreeds will never turn down a chance to reek havoc in the societies of Drow or Shadow Elves.

Illithid Halfbreed Racial Traits

*+2 Charisma and Intelligence, -2 Constitution: Illithid Halfbreeds exude charisma, and can be quite convincing when the need arises. They are also well learned, but possess very little bodily health, a side effect from combining two different races.

*Halfbreed base speed is 20 feet.

*Psychic: Due to their inherently psychic nature, all Illithid Halfbreeds always possess one extra Psionic Attack mode.

*+1 racial bonus to attack rolls against Drow Elves, Shadow Elves, Dwarves and Humans. This arises from their inherent hatred of the listed races.

*+2 racial bonus on all charisma based skill checks.

*+2 racial bonus on Wilderness Lore when underground, due to their years of subterranean training.

*Automatic Languages: Illithid and Common. Bonus Languages: Dwarf, Elf, Drow, Undercommon, Abyssal, Infernal, Gnome, Halfling and Trader. Illithid Halfbreeds learn they languages of the races they plan to infiltrate, and learn planar languages in order to make pacts with dark deities.

*Illithid Halfbreeds can always detect a psionically imbued character within one hundred feet. In combat, Illithid Halfbreeds add an additional 1d6 damage against psionic creatures.