Wobbuffet (5e Race)

Wobbuffet

“	"I'm very shy. Please don't come up to me from behind."	”
—Wobbuffet, Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Red/Blue Rescue Team

Physical Description

A Wobbuffet family enjoying a picnic

Wobbuffet is a tall, light blue creature with a soft body. Their eyes usually appear scrunched, and they have a jagged upper lip. Females have a red marking on the mouth that resembles lipstick, while the male does not. They have flat arms that are wider towards the tip and four stubby legs at the base of its body. There are two eyespots on its black tail.

For some reason, although very rare, some specimens are known to have pink bodies instead of the standard light blue.

History

Wobbuffet were first discovered residing in the dark caves of Johto, but their juvenile forms known as Wynaut were discovered in Hoenn. Wynauts are small, bipedal creatures covered in blue fur. Their head is spherical with ear-like, fingerless arms on either side and a bulbous growth on their forehead, and they have a wide mouth with a serrated upper jaw and a pink tongue. Their eyes appear closed, each curving upward to a point in the center. The fur on their body ends in a zigzag pattern, extending over their short legs. Wynaut's tail is long and completely black, ending in a round, flattened tip with a white, eye-like spot. The reason for this is possibly due to certain fragrances common in their Hoenn habitat, known as Lax Incense, that relax those who inhale it, though why this fragrance affects breeding is unclear. Because of this, finding a Wynaut in the wild is an occurrence so rare that people often believe they're simply seeing a mirage if they do.

Although Wobbuffets will tend to stay in caves and only go out at night for food, Wynauts seem ok with going out at any time of day to gather food, especially sweet fruit. Their favorite fruit seems to be Liechi Berries. Wobbuffet hate sunlight because it makes it difficult to hide its tail, which is it very protective of and will become uncharacteristically aggressive if it is disturbed. Wynauts, on the other hand, will use their tails to show how they feel, slapping it repeatedly on the ground if it is angry. What secrets these appendages hide is still unknown.

Society

Wynauts will typically travel in herds, and at night will squeeze against each other. This is to build endurance and toughens their spirits. Wobbuffet, on the other hand, tend to stay solitary. If two Wobbuffet meet, then they will attempt to outlast each other in a battle of endurance. Since these creatures refuse to strike the first blow in battle, they will compete in other ways. One of the most common ways they compete is trying to go the longest without any food.

While most Wobbuffet and Wynaut live in dark caves, some will reside either outside or in humanoid society. Some Wobbuffet will help tend to farms, while others, due to their psychic abilities, help in the scientific fields. Many others also find work assisting town guards due to their ability to stand at attention for long periods of time.

Wobbuffet Names

Wobbuffet names are often Deep Speech.

Wobbuffet Traits

Bizarre but docile creatures that are strangely protective of their black tails.
Ability Score Increase. Your Constitution score increases by 2 and your Wisdom score increases by 1.
Age. Wobbuffet mature at age 15 and can live up to 50 years.
Alignment. Wobbuffet tend to lean towards neutral alignments.
Size. Wobbuffet typically stand just above 4 feet tall. Your size is Medium.
Speed. Your base walking speed is 25 feet.
Darkvision. You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You can't discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.
Sunlight Sensitivity. You have disadvantage on attack rolls and on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight when you, the target of your attack, or whatever you are trying to perceive is in direct sunlight.
Mysterious Safeguard. You know the blade ward cantrip. Once you reach 3rd level, you can cast the shield spell with this trait; you regain the ability to cast it when you finish a long rest. Once you reach 5th level, you can also cast the shield of faith spell once per day with this trait; you regain the ability to cast it when you finish a long rest. Wisdom is your spellcasting ability for these spells.
Telepathy. You can speak telepathically to any creature within 30 feet of you. The creature understands you only if the two of you share a language. You can speak telepathically in this way to one creature at a time.
Patience. You cannot take the attack action on the first turn of combat.
Swell. Your hit point maximum increases by 1, and it increases by 1 every time you gain a level.
Languages. You can speak, read, and write Common and Deep Speech.

Random Height and Weight

Base Height	Height Modifier*	Base Weight	Weight Modifier**
3′ 8''	+2d6	50 lb.	× (1d6) lb.
*Height = base height + height modifier **Weight = base weight + (height modifier × weight modifier)

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