Homebrew Abyssal Brute Species Details

 

Demonic Bloodline

Abyssal brutes can all track their lineage back, eventually to one demon or another. Some are more direct than others but the result is the same: a mortal changed by demonic blood to become a beast of strength and destruction. At least, such is the demonic intent. Abyssal brutes, while inclined to violence and evil, are not doomed to it. By their own choice or simply a guiding hand they can turn away from their lineage and embrace a path of peace and good. Or something even between the two. 

Terrifying Appearance

Regardless of what abyssal brutes choose to do with their lives, most are easily identified. Abyssal brutes tend to stand well above six feet tall and many tower as high as eight. Their skin tends to be dark shades of red, brown, or even black and they often bear horns or spikes from their heritage. All brutes inherent a vicious set of teeth perfect for ripping into flesh and meat. 

Abyssal Brute Traits

Abyssal brutes share certain racial traits as a result of their demonic descent.

Ability Score Increase

Your Constitution score increases by 1, and your Strength score increases by 2.

Age

Abyssal brutes mature at the same rate as humans. While their lifespans could well exceed a human's, few live past 50.

Size

Abyssal brutes tower above humans, ranging from over six feet tall to around eight feet tall. Your size is medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Darkvision

Thanks to your demonic heritage, 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.

Abyssal Resistance

You have resistance to fire damage.

Powerful Build

You count as one size larger when determining your carrying capacity and the weight you can push, drag, or lift.

Terrifying

You gain proficiency in the Intimidation skill.

Horns

You have a pair of wicked, dangerous horns that you can use to make unarmed strikes. When you hit with it, the strike deals 1d6 + your Strength modifier slashing damage, instead of the bludgeoning damage normal for an unarmed strike.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and Abyssal.