Yaoguai usually begin as simple animals, plants, or objects before finding a way to awaken to sapience, becoming strange shapeshifting creatures in the process. Often originating from an infusion of ambient energy into their original form, yaoguai attain their powers through training their innate magic. Taking care not to expose their true appearance and nature, yaoguai of the same origins or species sometimes form enclaves in which they dedicate their lives to honing their powers or engaging in hedonistic pursuits—though the two aren’t mutually exclusive. Yaoguai who lack a solid community, meanwhile, feel compelled to cultivate themselves until they transcend their origin, which might allow them to join society and experience a new kind of freedom.
Part of the Tian Xia expansion for Nimble.
Natural Shift
Choose a skill to gain +2 in based on your Yaoguai form. You can shift between a disguised form and your Yaoguai form as an action.
(1/Encounter) Free action: A creature you can see becomes frightened of you until the start of your turn.
Optional: Heritage
Born of Elements: Learn one utility spell from the Fire, Ice or Lightning spell list.
Born of Item: You have advantage on Assess checks to Anticipate Danger.
Born of Vegetation: When you finish a field rest, you regain additional KEY HP if you spent any hit dice.