Hexite

A Hexite is a rare and extraordinary race of beings whose very minds defy the natural order of the Sisterworlds. Unlike the Twinborn, who are one soul split between two bodies, the Hexite is two souls bound within a single form. Their shared body is a vessel for dual consciousness—a delicate balance between reason and instinct, peace and fury. One soul inhabits the regions of the brain governing logic, empathy, and restraint; the other dwells within the depths of emotion, aggression, and primal instinct. This internal duality causes Hexites to shift unpredictably between their two personas, a transformation often mistaken by outsiders as a curse or affliction. To the Hexites themselves, however, this is not a burden but an inherent part of their being—an ebb and flow of self that embodies balance in its most volatile form.

Each Hexite is given two names at birth, one for each soul, both sharing the same family name. The calm, rational persona is known as the Hexman, while the feral and instinct-driven half is called the Hexwolf. When the Hexwolf takes hold, the body undergoes a striking transformation: fur sprouts along the arms and neck, fangs lengthen, and muscle mass increases, granting the being formidable power at the cost of reason. Yet within Hexite culture, this shift is not feared nor punished—it is honored. The Hexwolf’s aggression is seen as divine instinct, and its outbursts are treated with patience and respect by their kin. Among the Sisterworlds, the Hexites stand as a testament to duality itself: two souls bound as one, forever cycling between harmony and chaos, and accepting both as sacred parts of who they are.

AbilitiesExplanation
Dual-Life (Passive)At character creation, you select different stats for each personality:
+2 Strength, -2 Intelligence
+2 Intelligence, -2 Strength
+2 Dexterity, -2 Constitution
+2 Constitution, -2 Dexterity
You also select a different Proficiency for each personality.
Dual-Soul (Passive)At character creation, you select two different names.
Hexwolf Shackles (Passive)In Hexwolf Form, you are more likely to lose control, and may not listen to reason.
Mind Ebb (Passive)At any time, you randomly switch personalities against your will.
Force Mind Ebb You use all of your willpower to force a Mind Ebb at considerable vitality costs, once per long rest.