Ulaquains

Once a prosperous civilization that commanded entire star systems through mastery of dimensional mathematics, the Ulaquains suffered a catastrophic collapse when their home world's core fractured, forcing their species into permanent nomadic exile across the cosmos. Stripped of their former glory and resources, they devolved into a parasitic existence, drifting from world to world in their deteriorating vessels, subsisting on refuse and scraps while their population multiplied beyond sustainable limits. Their strange morphology—with elongated necks supporting disproportionately small heads crowned with multiple sensory organs and mouth-tentacles—adapted perfectly for sifting through the detritus of other civilizations, though this very adaptation left them incapable of meaningful communication with anyone they encountered, their language reduced to an incomprehensible symphony of squeaks and whistles that grated on every sentient ear. Poverty became their permanent condition, forcing them to cobble together wardrobes from discarded garments across a thousand worlds, creating an appearance so chaotic and unkempt that they became synonymous with cosmic destitution. Their eleven-fingered hands, once capable of intricate technological work, now fumbled with makeshift instruments that produced sounds so abrasive that entire planetary governments pooled resources simply to pay them to leave their orbital space. Despite their overwhelming numbers and complete indifference to the suffering they caused through overpopulation and environmental degradation, the Ulaquains remained emotionally neutral to their own condition, neither seeking redemption nor accepting blame, existing instead as a living pestilence that the universe tolerated only out of resigned exhaustion.

Strength

10, modifier 0

Dexterity

14, modifier 2

Constitution

16, modifier 3

Intelligence

8, modifier -1

Wisdom

12, modifier 1

Charisma

6, modifier -2

Tentacle Whip

Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 1d8 + 3 bludgeoning damage and the target must succeed on a DC 13 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone.

Flute of Annoyance

The Ulaquains play a cacophonous tune. Each creature within 30 ft. must make a DC 12 Wisdom saving throw or take 2d6 psychic damage and have disadvantage on their next attack roll.

Scrap Sift

The Ulaquains can search through refuse as a bonus action, gaining advantage on their next attack roll if they find a useful item or weapon.

Overpopulation Surge

Once per day, the Ulaquains can summon 1d4 additional Ulaquains to aid them in battle. These summoned creatures last for 1 minute or until reduced to 0 hit points.

Cosmic Thrift

The Ulaquains can create a distraction by showcasing their bizarre clothing. All creatures within 15 ft. must succeed on a DC 12 Charisma saving throw or be charmed until the end of their next turn.

Squealing Communication

Ulaquains can communicate with each other through a series of squeaks and whistles, allowing them to coordinate actions without verbal language.

strength

0

dexterity

2

constitution

3

intelligence

-1

wisdom

1

charisma

-2

Poison

Psychic