Cities of Sundara: Moüd, available in 5E and Pathfinder versions, introduced a new player species, the half-dead; creatures who have been warped and twisted by their exposure to negative energies. As well as the broad description of the half-dead, a number of variant heritages were given for specific varieties that share similar abilities and characteristics. Here are two more such variant heritages for Pathfinder.

Mummified

Mummies are feared for mummy rot, a curse and a disease that the undead creatures spread by their touch that is difficult to cure. Sometimes, those affected by the disease, but who are not killed by it and are treated, especially if they only just survived, suffer from a lasting effect, one that affects them, or perhaps just their descendants. Mummified have dry, parchment-like skin, sometimes marked by what look like patches of dry rot, and flesh that is wasted, leaving the skin shrunken onto the bones, though they are stronger than they might look. Mummified gain a +2 bonus to their Strength and Wisdom and a -2 to their Intelligence. Mummified are immune to mummy rot, but are still affected by other diseases, only having the normal half-dead bonus. They gain a +2 bonus for resisting curses. This alters ability score modifiers, and replaces Touch of the Grave.

Ghostouched

Ghostouched are those who have survived the corrupting touch of ghosts but have suffered consequences as a result. They look aged, older than they are, with white, thinning hair and prematurely wrinkled and blotched skin, though their physical age is the same and they age normally. Ghostouched have been weakened by their experiences and have -2 to their Constitution but their experience has left them immune to fear effects and those of magical aging and they have +2 Wisdom. This alters ability score modifiers, and replaces Touch of the Grave.

Traits are abilities not tied to a character’s species or class. Campaign traits are designed to add a hook into a campaign, and these traits are designed for Cities of Sundara: Moüd (PFRPG).

Blood of Moüd: You are descended from the original inhabitants of Moüd that fled the city after the accident when the breach between the worlds was opened. The energies from the rift bathed your ancestors, giving some of those who fled a way with the undead. You gain a +1 trait bonus on weapon attacks made against undead, or with spells or channelled energy, whether to help or harm them.

Dorunna Born: You were born amongst the Dorunna nomads that live on the rim of the Trackless Quarter and are familiar with the desert that the City of Bones can be found in. You gain a +1 trait bonus for Survival in the desert and that skill is always a class skill for you.

Scholar of Moüd: You have spent a great deal of time delving into Moüd, its history and its libraries. You gain a +1 trait bonus to all Knowledge (history) checks made in Moüd. The bonus increases to +2 if the check relates to Moüd.