Oni are one of the homebrew races made by our group, created by Rana. They are not to be confused with Onilings, who are Tieflings that have oni blood, sharing a similar lineage to true oni.
Oni are native to the isles of the Cinoh Shogunate. Most oni shy away from the rest of the populace, each for their own reasons- some due to the reputation of their people, some to keep others safe, and some simply like it better this way. An oni is sure to catch looks in the city streets, and many still believe that oni are evil to the core and avoid standing in their way.
Onis are said to be the offspring of Giants who had their blood blessed by the archdevil Iebael-no-Okami, the Lady of Flies. Known to be the mother of all oni, her name sends dread across the isles to this day.
An Oni character has the following traits:
Ability Score Increase. Your Constitution score increases by 2.
Age. Oni mature at the same rate as humans until they reach 25 years of age, at which point their ageing slows down. On average, they live to about 120.
Speed. Your base walking speed is 30 feet.
Size. Oni are taller and heavier than humans, standing well around 6 feet tall on average. Your size is Medium.
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 colour in darkness, only shades of grey.
Oni Weaponry. You are proficient with the club and greatclub.
Languages. You can speak, read and write Common and Giant.
Denizen of Cinoh. You hail from the land of a thousand yokai, and even outside of it, you are more attuned to the spirits that live in everything - when making any form of ability check relating to such matters, you roll that check as if you are proficient.
Players then choose one from the following 3 subraces, adding their additional skills to the ones listed above.
Red oni are known for their might, and are the most commonly seen.
Ability Score Increase. Your Strength score increases by 1.
Improved Weaponry. You are proficient with the kanabo (mace) and tetsubo (maul).
Siegebreaker. You deal double damage against objects and structures.
Rampage. When you reduce a creature to 0 hit points, you can use a bonus action to make one weapon attack. You can use this trait a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus, and you regain all expended uses when you finish a long rest.
Blue oni are known for their wits, schemes and ability to cast spells, although they are more rarely seen than their red counterpart.
Ability Score Increase. Your Intelligence score increases by 1.
Spellcasting. You know the thaumaturgy cantrip. Starting at third level, you can cast the charm person spell with this trait, without requiring a material component. Starting at fifth level, you can also cast the invisibility spell with this trait, without requiring a material component. Once you cast charm person or invisibility with this trait, you can't cast that spell with it again until you finish a long rest. You can also cast either of those spells using any spell slots you have of the appropriate level.
Intelligence, Wisdom or Charisma is your spellcasting ability for these spells when you cast them with this trait (choose when you select this origin).
Pale oni are a most elusive sight, and are said to have a connection with the spirits residing beyond the Veil.
Ability Score Increase. Your Wisdom score increases by 1.
Spiritual Being. You learn one additional language, and starting at fifth level, you can cast the speak with dead spell with this trait, without requiring a material component. Once you cast speak with dead with this trait, you can’t cast that spell with it again until you finish a long rest. You can also cast it using any spell slots you have of the appropriate level.
Spirit Walk. As an action, you can magically teleport up to 30 feet to an unoccupied space. You can use this trait a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus, and you regain all expended uses when you finish a long rest.