Homebrew Burrowing Insectoid Species Details
Insectoids are a race of people whom possess many abilities, some of which are exclusive to certain Insectoids. Resilient and strong, these bug-like folk are able to take more than one hit and shrug it off. Insectoids are more common in civilizations shrouded in the green plant life of forests, but do appear in other civilizations rarely.
Plated to Protect: Insectoids of all kinds are covered in a protective layer of chitin that help raise their mortality. Some Insectoids have thicker chitin, while others' are thin, but nevertheless, every Insectoid is protected by the chitin on their bodies. Some Insectoids have rougher chitin than others, but that doesn't change how effective the chitin is.
Ranging Looks: Insectoids can range drastically when it comes to looks. Insectoids can be any bug or arachnid, and can range from looking more Insect-like or Human-like.
Burrowers: Some Insectoids burrow better than others. They are called "Burrowing Insects."
Burrowing Insectoid Traits
Burrowing Insectoids have a slew of abilities that allow them to survive.Ability Score Increase
Your Constitution increases by 2 and your Strength increases by 1.
Age
Insectoids on average live to 50-60 years, but some Insectoids can live for up to 120 years.
Size
Insectoids are usually on the smaller side, about 3-5 feet in height. Your size is Small or Medium.
Speed
Your base walking speed is 30 feet. Burrowing speed is 30 feet.
Darkvision
You have superior vision in dark and dim conditions. You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You can’t discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.
Natural Armor
Your body is covered in Chitin, keeping you protected from weaker attacks. When you are not wearing armor, your AC is 13 + your Constitution Modifier. You can use your natural armor to determine your AC if the armor you wear would leave you with a lower AC. A shield's benefits apply as normal while you use your natural armor.
Natural Weapon
Depending on the type of bug, you gain a special Natural weapon. Horns on insects deal Bludgeoning Damage, Mandibles, Stingers, Pincers, and Spines on insects deal Piercing Damage, and Claws deal Slashing Damage. If a bug you choose has multiple natural weapons, you can only choose one. Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing Natural weapons deal 1d6 damage.
Extra arms
Insectoids have two extra arms (if you are an Arachnid Insectoid, you get four extra arms). These extra arms double (or triple if you are an Arachnid Insectoid) your encumbrance, and you can hold more things with these arms. holding two shields isn't allowed, but holding a two-handed shield is allowed. Double Dual-Wielding or Double Two-Weapon Fighting is prohibited, but holding three one handed weapons or one two-handed weapon and one one-handed weapon is allowed.
Languages
You speak Common and one other language of your choice.
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