Homebrew Lamian (Sharkfolk) Species Details

The Lamian people have lived deep within the oceans for centuries; originating from the elemental plane of water, the Lamian now act as protectors of some of the greatest treasures in the material plane, and a treasure lost at sea will not stay hidden from their guardianship for long. Living in tribes of various sizes, Lamian do not have one true leader, but rather each tribe will form around an artefact, portal, or other important site in need of protection, and they will rarely leave their tribes unless banished, or in search of some grand treasure with which to establish their own tribe. 

Lamians follow militaristic customs, and their leaders will always fight alongside them. They seek order, and those that stray from the structure of their military are soon exiled or banished. 

Selachimorphic Bloodline

Lamians pride themselves on their prowess as team fighters; whilst they rarely attack out of aggression, a squad of lamian warriors is much feared by all whom traverse the ocean waters. Their training teaches them to learn their compatriot's strengths, so that they may better formulate strategies in battle. They have a strong sense of loyalty to their fellow soliders, but will always place their duty as guardians above their own, or their ally's lives.

Primal Urges

Despite their civilised, militaristic cultures, lamian can sometimes find themselves falling victim to their animalistic nature. Their stoicism is legendary, but when exposed to blood it can be hard to contain their inherent bloodlust. Their ferocity in battle is unmatched, and small squads have been known to take down leviathan beasts that come for their treasures. 

Lamian Names

Lamians choose names for practicality, often having monosyllabic, or simple names based off of physical traits they display. Upon entering the military they receive a name of honour. As there is very little difference between male and female lamians, names do not differ between the sexes.

Lamian Names: Brak, Trid, Krort, Yak. Rip, Skar, Stripe, Finn, Swift.

Names of Honour: Adeniyi, Bahumanya, Elavendhan, Gauvara, Jagannidhi, Krishendren, Perumudi.

 

Lamian (Sharkfolk) Traits

Your lamian character has traits that derive from their lamian ancestry.

Lamian Biology

You must consume at least two gallons of water per day, or else take one point of exhaustion. You can drink saltwater as if it were fresh.

Natural Born Swimmer

You have a swimming speed of 50 feet, but must remain in constant motion when in the water. If you do not use movement on your turn, your attacks are made with disadvantage as if you did not have a swimming speed.
When swimming, you do not provoke opportunity attacks when you swim out of an enemy's reach.

Ferocious Maw

You have a powerful jaw and razor teeth that you can use to make unarmed strikes. When you hit, the strike deals 1d6 plus your strength modifier piercing damage, instead of the normal damage for an unarmed strike.

Ability Score Increase

Your Constitution score increases by 2.

Age

Lamians mature faster than humans, reaching maturity at age 8. They can live up to a century, but as they do not retire from fighting as they age, few live this long. Lamians lose their teeth and regrow a new set every year. 

Size

Depending on the tribe, lamians can range from short and squat, as small as 4 feet, to tall and bulky, upwards of 6 feet tall. Your size is Small, or Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 25 feet. 

Hunter's Senses

You gain proficiency in the Perception skill.  You have advantage on all Wisdom (Perception) and Wisdom (Survival) checks when fully submerged in water.

Amphibious

You can breathe both air and water. 

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common, Aquan, and Lamian. Lamian is a gutteral language that involves subtle changes in body language as well as speech, and uses the Aquan script.