Homebrew Brachyura Species Details

The Brachyura (Brae-Kuh-Uor-Rah) are a more recently discovered race of crab humanoids that were forced to new lands (Faerun etc) from there homes of islands far from the mainland. They live small groups known as Casts of 6-13 other Brachyura (usually family).However it isn't uncommon for these beings to be solitary. 

The Brachyura cannot swim but can walk on the water floor and may hold there breaths for 5 hours. However that being said Brachyura require water more frequently as they dehydrate at a speed double to the other humanoids. 

Within history these "pests" were enemies to people who travelled the sea as despite the territorial mentality between others of there own kind other races they were even more territorial towards and many pirate and naval vessels were destroyed by these beings. However due to the forcing out if these creatures front here homes they are now a welcomed race to there new home. Many of these beings live close to the beach or a source of salt water. 

Brachyura Names: These creatures names don't go to a specific gender however they are often shortened names-Hetrem (Trem), Grapsoidea (Soi), Metacarcin (Meta), Cancroidea (Croi), Majidae (Maji), Xantho (Xan), Orithyia (Orith), Carcinus (Cinus), Mineppe (Min).

Brachyura Traits: 

Ability Score Increase: Your Strength increases by 2 and your Dexterity or Constitution will increase by 1.

Age: Brachyura mature at 13 years old and live to about 70 years old. 

Alignment: Brachyura can be any alignment but tend towards neutrality.

Size: Brachyura stand between 5'10 and 6'4. Your size is medium.

Speed: Your base walking speed is 25 

Hold Breath: Whilst underwater you can hold your breath for 5 hours.

Crab Claws: Because of your class when you use unarmed strikes if you hit you deal piecing damage instead equal to 1d4 + your strength modifier.

Natural Armour: You have a tough shell and therefore your AC is 13 + your Dexterity modifier. You may wear armour however it must be custom made. Shield benefits still apply to natural armour.

Speak with Crabs: For 1 hour you can speak with crabs. You regain this skill after a short rest. 

Scary Apperance: You have advantage on Intimidation Checks made.

Languages You can speak, read and write commen and Brachyurani. 

 

Brachyura Traits

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