Homebrew Machamp Species Details

Originally from an island region, Machamp have spread across the world, seeking out rough terrain that challenges their spirit as well as their bodies. Though it is difficult to piece together from their limited use of speech, in the early days of their creation they were workhorses of divine forges and armories, tirelessly pounding out the necessary tools that would be refined by artisan mages and put to use in cosmic clashes. In the ages after that, they became slaves of the mighty elementals and celestials, pulling siege towers like chariots and throwing down the same. In truth, there are parts of the cosmos where Machamp are still treated in such a manner.

Things finally changed for the Machamp when a cunning human made a daring escape from his slave hovel with his Machamp an minor elemental companions. The search for the young man raged across the planes, but he evaded capture, and settled down on the quiet island where the Machamp originate from today.

Even today, with the struggles and labors of their ancestors engraved into the fibre of their being, Machamp have an indomitable spirit. They still find joy in hard work and pushing their bodies to the limit, and in standing up for those too weak to fend for themselves.

Machamp are brawny humanoid beings of pre-eminent muscle tone and definition: they have four mighty arms, and a tail that reaches down to the backs of their knees, wide and almost duck-like lips, and three bony ridges that curve along their scalps from between their eyes to the back of their heads; their skin is a faint bluish-gray, and their eyes red. They stand at 5'-5'8" tall, and weigh from 270-300 lbs.

Their immense loyalty leads to them being drawn towards Good alignments, trusting that their companions or authorities are acting in everyone's best interests.Willful wrongdoing comes unnaturally to them- and thankfully so, as they are capable of feats of strength few other beings can match.

Machamp Traits

With their mythically powerful physique, Machamp are able to bear almost any load and stand strong in the face of any danger.

Mythical Strength

Machamp once were forced to wear belts that limited their awe-inspiring strength, but after being freed from slavery, they no longer do so. As such, Machamp count as 1 size larger for the purposes of determining their carry, lift, push, and drag weights, and ability to Grapple creatures and objects.

Guts

The simple loyalty and courage of a Machamp is one of their greatest assets, and it gives them advantage on all saving throws against being Frightened.

Four Hands

While not the most dexterous, Machamp have fast reflexes and are able to arm themselves before attackers know how to adapt. Once on your turn, you can draw or stow a weapon or item on yourself as a bonus action without counting towards your normal interaction limits.

Dynamic Punches

The crushing strength of the Machamp allows them to pummel foes into dust without a weapon. You gain proficiency with your unarmed attacks, which deal 1d4+Strength modifier bludgeoning damage on a hit.

Heavy Muscle

Your dense musculature goes above and beyond what most are capable of- both your Strength ability score and maximum Strength score increase by +3

Irrepressible Strength

Your physiology and brave heart enable to you to thrive in conditions that would crush most others. You gain advantage on all Strength saving throws.