Homebrew Dogfolk Species Details

Dogfolk, sometimes referred to as Dogekin, resemble a cross between common dog breeds and humans. Most have the bodies of a human with the head of dog, and from a distance resemble a dog standing on it's hind legs. There are two common types of dogfolk, the standard man-sized dogfolk (who tend to resemble larger breeds of dog, such as german shepherds and rottweilers) and the smaller "toy" dogfolk (who tend to resemble smaller breeds of dogs, such as terriers and pugs). They get on together fairly well, and either variant is capable of producing the other when mating.

Dogfolk speak Common and a Canine, which constitutes a series of woofs, borfs, whines, and howls. Smarter dogfolk tend to pick up gnoll and halfling as well, but they are few and far between.

Dogfolk Traits

+4 Strength, +2 Constitution, -2 Intelligence, +2 Wisdom. Medium Size. A dogfolk's base land speed is 40 ft.

Ability Score Increase

Your Dexterity score increases by 2 and your Charisma by 1.

Age

Dog folk mature quickly, reaching adulthood in just 7 years, with lifespans of roughly 50 years.

Alignment

Members of dog folk communities tend to form close knit bonds with their kin and companions, doing whatever is necessary to help when they are in need. This loyalty and compassion tend them toward goodness.

Size

Dog folk vary widely in size and shape, ranging from four feet to six feet tall. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base speed is 30 feet.

Talons

Your talons are natural weapons, which you can use to make unarmed strikes. If you hit with them, you deal slashing damage equal to 1d4 + your Strength modifier, instead of the bludgeoning damage normal for an unarmed strike.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and one other language.