Homebrew Wolfkind Species Details

Physical Description

Strong, fast, lethal and wise, wolfkin are humanoids with the wolf face and their whole body covered by fur. Their feet and hands are similar to those of the paws of their wolf ancestors, but their hands have evolved to be able to hold items.

History

The Wolfkind are a race that swore to defend their pack at all costs. Few can remember how they came about but the pack elders say that it was during a time of great turmoil in the world that their kind were brought about. The elders tell stories of great battles, with both victories and defeats, and to these stories the younglings listen most eagerly.

Society

Even with their brutal appearances they are a people who cherish the lives of all good creatures and defend them as if they were their own. Their society functions much like the humans, however they only kill another of their kind in ritualistic situations or in self-defense or if their fellow wolfkin has succumbed to evil.

Names

A wolfkind's name is a rite of passage. A special ceremony is held to give a young wolf their name when they are old enough to finally help provide food and protection for the clan. As such, their names are neither male, nor female as to not show favor to either sex.

Names: Leslas, Ukrim, Ildrun, Daomri, Tusbo, Irvas, Naumdrik, Helgros, Urvas, Nagram

Wolfkind Traits

Long-lived anthroporphic wolves, wolfkin are powerful hunters and fleet of foot.

Powerful Build

You count as one size larger when determining your carrying capacity and the weight you can push, drag, or lift.

Ability Score Increase

Your Strength score increases by 1. Your Wisdom or Dexterity score increase by 1.

Age

Wolfkind mature to adulthood in their late 30s to early 40s, but can live to be up to 400 years.

Size

An average wolfkin stands roughly 6'5" tall, but they are capable of reaching nearly 7 feet in height. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Aggressive

As a bonus action, you can move up to its speed toward a hostile creature that you can see.

Wolf Pack Tactics

You have advantage on attack rolls against a creature if at least one your wolf or wolfkind allies is within 5 feet of the creature and that ally isn't incapacitated. 

Bite

Your sharp teeth make your bite a powerful weapon for unarmed strikes. If you hit with it, you deal piercing damage equal to 1d6 + your Strength modifier. 

Hunter

You gain proficiency in one of the following skills: Investigation, Perception, or Stealth.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common.

Keen Senses

You have advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks regarding hearing or smell.