Homebrew Wicker Beast Species Details

Wickerbeasts are an ancient monster race with a somewhat humanoid appearance that at one time shared territories with all other Osovians. These creatures are impervious to most magic used against them, and while not born magical, with enough training can practice alchemy. They are more mischievous than harmful in most cases holding cunning and wit in high regards. Due to their headstrong disposition, brawls can result periodically, but amends are easily made afterward. Because of this, wickerbeasts over time have often been assumed to be thieves or savages and attacked on-sight. 

As a result of the unwarranted attacks on them over thousands of years, the natural fear and hatred of those non-wicker has been instilled in them through the generations. In efforts of self preservation, the majority of their
​habitats are hidden away with leaving your tribe considered a dishonorable offense.
Some have tolerance towards non-wickers and can interact with them,
but it has to be on their own terms, and even then tensions are high. 

 

Eventually a truce was made with humans to remain far away from marked wickerbeast territory. If any interactions were necessary, they were to remain outside village limits and unarmed for the duration of their visit. For wickers, if they choose the path of city life they may only live there under a sponsorship along with a year long probation period.

If three penalties are received within the year, the sponsorship is revoked following removal from the city walls. All information is recorded under what is known as a "city ordinance" card with it  being mandatory to be on your person at all times.

Wickers whom are a city resident, such as Wicker himself, can find work being placed in the city guard. Most physical jobs are the sure way to live a comfortable life as it guarantees an occupation fitting for their nature and build, along with a little respect from the locals. 

Wicker Beast Traits

Wickers are magicless, but are extremely strong.

Dark Vision

Living in caves and optional nocturnal hunting has given wickerbeasts an ability to see is near pitch black conditions. Can see in non magical darkness up to 60 feet

Enhanced Strength

Due to their primal nature they grow up with very strong muscles and are very strong. This unfortunately means they don't interact with society much and as such take a WIS penalty. Have a +3 STR bonus, -1 Wis penalty, +2 Con, -1 CHA

Really F*ing Intimidating

You are a big scary beast thing. Gain expertise at intimidation

Extra languages

native to the under dark they speak those languages, speaks under common and Wicker

Natural attacks

You get a tail attack in addition to claw attacks. You get a tail attack in addition to claw attacks

Human Bane

After long wars against humans the Wicker Beasts have gotten proficient at dealing killing blows. Attacks against humans have double crit range