Homebrew Dasypodidae Species Details

The Dasypodidae, a race of Armadillo humanoid like creatures who mainly live in rough desert terrain environments. The Dasypodidae have spent much of their time learning how to protect themselves through the art of war, as well as sneaking around. The Dasypodidae are cunning and ruthless when they have to be, taking over other dens or even attacking cities, however most of the time they tend to be a very laid back when it comes to people who respect their laws. Dasypodidae Love inventing new things will help keep their economy in tip top shape. 

Dasypodidae: are very cunning, most Dasypodidae try to achieve the rank of chief which is a leadership position for a den society allowing them to lead their people however they see fit. Those who have even higher ambitions attempt to sit on the council of 7, the highest ranking members within the den city who have the final say when it comes to the political, military, and societal affairs of the Dasypodidae.

Dasypodidae: Have no problem when it comes to traveling and being in a party with other people, after all if they can Profit from gaining free knowledge and Intel they are willing to put up with a lot. 

Dasypodidae Traits

You may be tiny, but you pack a big punch.

Ability score Increase/Decrease

Because you are a cunning Race you're intelligence and Charisma increase +2, however your Strength gets decreased -2

Language

Being intelligent you have the ability to learn one other language of your choice

Darkvision

Being excellent diggers and living in underground dens you are able to see in the dark with no problems. 

Shell Defense

You can withdraw into your shell as an action. Until you emerge, you gain a +4 bonus to AC, and you have advantage on Strength and Constitution saving throws. While in your shell, you are prone, your speed is 0 and can’t increase, you have disadvantage on Dexterity saving throws, you can’t take reactions, and the only action you can take is a bonus action to emerge from your shell.

Pack Tactics

Due to the fact that you belong to a den, you also know how to work well with other clan members, especially in battle.

You have advantage on an attack roll against a creature if at least one of your allies is within 5 feet of the creature and the ally isn’t incapacitated.

Natural Armor

You have a toughen hide due to your hard environments

 Natural Armor: 16 Base AC