Homebrew Werewolf Species Details
Werewolves in normal form look just like anybody else. It’s part of the reason they’ve managed to survive for so long. And part of the reason they are feared. Anyone could potentially be a lycanthrope, considering there aren’t any defining features to indicate one.
But in alternate forms, that’s where it’s obvious. Hybrid werewolf forms appear as a mix of man and beast: a hulking, bulky figure of fur and flesh with a large gaping maw of a wolf’s head. Most lycanthropes easily surpass 6 ft. in this form. Combined with their long, wicked looking nails, and their large, sharp teeth, hybrid forms serve as very intimidating figures. The fur coloring can vary, usually resembling the natural hair coloring of the original form, occasionally with some lightening or darkening during the change.
In wolf form, lycanthropes appear as any other wolves might albeit slightly bigger. Their fur, like that of the hybrid form, is typically colored after the hair of the original form, occasionally with some lightening or darkening during the change. In this form the only tell-tale sign an unafflicted individual might get to the wolf’s true nature could be the unnatural intelligence shining in bright eyes, or the intentional behavior it might display.
Werewolf Traits
Infamous shapeshifters that have the ability to transform into a mix of man and beast. These creatures are almost always feared and hated by the general population. Whether or not they deserve this hostility is hard to say.Shape Changer
Your game statistics, other than your AC, remain the same in each form. Any equipment you are wearing or carrying is not transformed. You revert to your original form when you take an action to revert back, or if you are reduced to 0 hit points.
Darkvision
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. You only have darkvision in hybrid and wolf form, and is seen in shades of red, not grey.
Perks of the Predator
Perks of the Predator. You gain proficiency in the Perception and the Survival skill.
Wicked Resistance
When you take damage and are in your wolf form, you can use your reaction to gain resistance to bludgeoning, piercing and slashing damage from non-magical attacks not made with silvered weapons. Your resistance ends at the start of your next turn. You must finish a short or long rest before using this trait again.
Languages
Common, Elvish, and Blink Dog.
(Wolf Form) Natural Armor
While in wolf mode, you have a natural armor composed from your thickened skin and fur. In this form you have an AC of 13 + your Dexterity modifier.
(Wolf Form) Fangs
In wolf form, you gain a bite attack. This is treated as a natural weapon that you have proficiency with. It deals 1d4 piercing damage on a successful hit.
(Wolf Form) Disguised Predator
In your wolf form, you appear just as any other wolf. Others will regard you as a regular wolf unless they succeed on a Wisdom (Insight) check opposed by your Charisma (Deception) check. Opponents who succeed notice an unnatural intelligence shining in your eyes, but do not immediately know you are a lycanthrope.
(Wolf Form) Keen Sentences
In wolf form, you have advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on hearing or smell.
Ability Score Increase
Your Strength and Dexterity Score increase by 1, while your Charisma increases by 2.
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