4E Planescape Player Races

Inspired by the interesting versions of 4E Planescape player races here, I thought I’d try my hand on a few myself: It’s just a quick take, similar to the ones in the back of the MM – I might later add racial feats and paragon paths.

Bladeling

Ability scores: +2 Str, +2 Dex

Size: Medium

Speed: 6 squares

Vision: Normal

Skill bonuses: +2 Intimidate

Spikeskin: Your unarmed attacks deal 1d8 damage and are automatically dealt to a foe you successfully bull rush, grab, or are grabbed by.

Razor Storm: You can use razor storm as an encounter power.

Razor Storm Bladeling Racial Power

You expel a shower of spikes from your skin.

Encounter

Minor Action Close burst 1

Targets: All creatures in area

Attack: Constitution +2 vs. Reflex

Hit: 1d6 + Constitution modifier damage

Shad

Ability scores: +2 Con, +2 Dex

Size: Small

Speed: 6 squares

Vision: Darkvision

Skill bonuses:+2 Dungeoneering, +2 Endurance

Contortion: You can contort your body to fit through 6” by 6” openings and receive a+5 racial bonus on Acrobatics checks to escape from a grab or similar effect.

Survival Instinct: You can use survival instinct as an encounter power.

Survival Instinct Shad Racial Power

Through the trying hardships your people have endured, you have learned to shrug off the worst of everything.

Encounter

Minor Action Personal

You remove an effect afflicting you that can be ended with a save.