Homebrew Canis Species Details

The Canis are first and foremost pack animals and therefore extremely sociable. Though a few "lone wolf" Canis do exist they are extremely rare. The Canis live in large families and packs of similarly aligned Canis because of the way their communities are set up they will often call their entire tribe their family. Due to this, they can be known to call their closest friends outside of the tribe their family as well. Canis will spend their younger years learning skills to be sent into the world when they are fully grown at age 9. They will spend the next 16 years on their own making their way in the world and at 25 they will return to the tribe to continue the cycle. Some Canis will refuse this having found their place in the world. The Canis only have one true enemy, the Tabaxi. Though they rarely turn to violence they seem to have a common prejudice toward Tabaxi and the Tabaxi possess the same. Neither race knows where it came from or the reason that it still persists but several Canis and Tabaxi have overcome this prejudice.

Age Canis grow very quickly reaching full maturity at age 9, and living up to 40 years.

Alignment  Due to their family-oriented nature they are extremely loyal to their bonds causing them to tend towards Lawful Good.

Size Though their height vastly depends on their ancestry and location they can range anywhere between 4 feet and 6 Feet.

Languages They speak Common but the Canis do have their own language consisting of barks, growls, and yips though it does not have a written form.

 

Canis Traits

While Canis come in many shapes and sizes, they all share these basic similar traits.

Ability Score Increase

Increase your Constitution and Strength Scores by 1. Increase a third ability score by one.

Bite

Your fanged maw can be used as a natural weapon and can be used as a natural weapon.

Dog's Aptitude

Due to their keen noses and soulful eyes, Canis have proficiency in Perception and Persuasion.

Skillful Development

The quick pace of your life demands you to pick up new things quickly. At the fourth level, you may take a feat.

Pack Animal

You work extremely well with others, especially in combat. You can take the Help action as a bonus action.