Homebrew Brachoniae Species Details

Brave, Hardy Beings

Although originating from the sea, the Brachoniae can easily adapt to many different places, be it forests, grasslands, and even mountains in some cases. This is due in part to their heavily resilient and durable bodies, coated in a hardy exoskeleton, however another defining factor of their success is their sheer tenacity and determination. The resolve of even a lone Brachoniae is comparable to a spartan warrior, never running away from their aspirations, whether a lone bandit, or a dragon stands in their way. As such, they're highly recognized as great warriors, and sought out for protection or monster slaying.

Imposing Builds

Brachoniae are typically around 6 feet tall, weighing around 200 to 300 pounds. However, some Brachoniae have been reported as being as tall as 7 feet tall, and weighing up to 400 pounds, although this is far less common than the standard size. 

Personality

Most Brachoniae tend to fall under the neutral alignment, ranging from lawful to chaotic depending on what tribe they originate from. However, good and evil Brachoniae aren't exactly uncommon either. 

Brachoniae Traits

As a Brachoniae, you have the following racial traits.

Ability Score Increase

Your Constitution score increases by 2, and your Strength score increases by 1.

Age

Brachoniae reach maturity at the age of 8 and can live up to 40 years.

Size

You are Medium.

Speed

You have a walking speed of 30 feet, and a swimming speed of 20 feet, as well as a climbing speed of 15 feet.

Amphibious

You can breathe both air and water.

Exoskeleton

When not wearing armor, your AC is equal to 12 + your Constitution modifier + your proficiency bonus. 

Powerful Pincers

You can use your pincers to make unarmed strikes. When you hit with them, the strike deals 1d6 + your Strength modifier bludgeoning damage, instead of the bludgeoning damage normal for an unarmed strike. When you hit with a pincer attack, you can use a bonus action to grapple the target. The escape DC for this grapple is 12 + your Strength modifier.  You can use this grapple a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus and you regain all expended uses after completing a long rest.

Brachoniae Bravery

You have advantage on saving throws to avoid or end the frightened condition on yourself, as well as checks against being intimidated. 

Passed-Down Knowledge

Thanks to your race's experience of traveling the land and sea alike, you gain proficiency in the Survival skill.