Homebrew Beastkin Species Details

Fierce and Proud

It is no surprise that the Beastkin are adept fighters. Their natural hardiness and knowledge of forests makes them well-suited for woodland skirmishes – a frequent occurrence with elves who wander to deep into their territories. They are staunch defenders of their homes, and many packs harbour religious ties to the land, acting in service to Jirruss, and Raun itself.

One With the Pack

Beastkin communities are fiercely loyal and cooperative. Labour, food, protection – no individual task is too small that is not shared by the whole. This order is kept strictly in place by pack alphas who have demonstrated great ferocity, wisdom or both. It is their responsibility to defend the interests and territories of the pack, and in return they are respected and doted upon by their kin.

Moon-Cursed

While the Beastkin have evolved to a state of intelligence that places them above the average lycanthrope that stalks the night, many find their mere existence an affront to nature. The followers of Lady Akyrrith seek to rid the world of unnatural abominations and, in their minds, the Beastkin fit that description perfectly. The propaganda they spread throughout the lands has left people distrustful of the Beastkin and they are rarely welcome in smaller settlements where they stand out. It is often because of this reputation that Beastkin adventurers leave their pack to join another and demonstrate the prowess and reliability of their kind.

Beastkin Traits

Beastkin have keen senses, a natural affinity with wildlife, and are armed with vicious fangs and claws.

Pack Mentality

As long as you have more allies than enemies within 30ft of you, that you can see, you have advantage on saving throws against being frightened.

Languages

You can speak, read and write Common and Sylvan.

Ability Score Increase

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

Darkvision

You can see in dim light within 120 feet of yourself as if it were bright light and in darkness as if it were dim light. You discern colours in that darkness only as shades of grey.

Keen Nose

You have advantage on any Intelligence (Investigation), Wisdom (Perception) or Wisdom (Survival) check made to track or detect something by scent.

Bestial

Your creature type is both humanoid and beast. Additionally, you can communicate with animals on a basic level but cannot convey complex ideas. Furthermore, you have advantage on Animal Handling checks. However, you suffer disadvantage on any Charisma check, except Intimidation, when interacting with any non-beast creature.

Natural Weapons

If you hit with an unarmed strike, you deal either piercing or slashing damage (fangs or claws, respectively) equal to 1d4 + your Strength modifier, instead of the bludgeoning damage normal for an unarmed strike. You are proficient with your natural weapons.