Homebrew Dragshallow Tortle Species Details

Hidden in the fast moving currents of shallow reefs surrounding Dragshallow Island, these turtle-like humanoids dwell, waiting for the next unfortunate victim of their snapping jaws and grasping claws.

Disguised Nature

These cruel and cunning creatures have developed a natural camouflage that extends past their jagged shell. This allows them to wait, breathing underwater for hours, until the unsuspecting victim stumbles close to the large seaweed covered rock and SNAP, the Tortle reveals its disguise and claims their prey.

Tortle Names

As a cruel species, Tortles tend towards sharp, jagged sounding one or two syllable names. 

Names: Aukan, Eglath, Gauthak, Ilkan, Keothi, Kuori, Lo-Kag, Manno, Maveith, Oril, Paavu, Pethan, Thalat, Thothar, Uthal, Vaunek, Vimak

 

Dragshallow Tortle Traits

Tortles share a number of traits in common with each other.

Ability Score Increase

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

Age

Tortles have lifespans comparable to humans. They enter adulthood in their late teens and usually live less than a century.

Size

Tortles are between 5 and 6 feet tall and weigh between 280 and 340 pounds. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 25 feet.

You have an additional swimming speed of 30 feet.

Natural Disguise

You have proficiency in the Stealth skill.

Grasping claws

Your hands end in grasping claws, giving you a natural weapon.

Powerful Build

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

Ocean Born

You have resistance to cold damage. You’re also acclimated to low altitude, including elevations below 20,000 feet. This includes breathing underwater.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and Primordial.