Homebrew Pig (Faraway Seas) Species Details

For countless ages, pigs have been a source of derision across the globe. While some cultures worship them, most people compare pigs' traits with being smelly, filthy, and generally crude. The truth is that while some pigs do exemplify those traits, they rarely mention that pigs are clever, have noses as sensitive as any bloodhound, and have the resilience and strength to make them more than a match for any opponent. Pigs are also quite loyal to their families and friends, and once a bond is forged, the pig will do their best to protect others.

Although they lack thumbs, pigs are more than capable of getting the job done. Some pigs are nimble and quick for their size and are capable of leaping to great heights. Other pigs rely upon their bulk, with a large pig able to knock down a reinforced door and slam things with their snout to get through the day. Within pig society, there is also a stark split between city pigs and their cousins, the boars. Boars have bodies covered in spiky fur compared to their often-smooth cousins, and their long tusks make for a ferocious weapon to bring bear against their opponents.

Smaller pigs are often better suited for learning complicated tasks like master magic, while their larger cousins are more comfortable using their size to make ferocious warriors. Pigs are prone to gathering in small families where parents make decisions on behalf of their offspring. Although pigs can swim, they do not enjoy sailing upon the ocean too often, as the sun can be harsh on their skin and they are not particularly adept swimmers.

Pig (Faraway Seas) Traits

Your gain a number of advantageous traits as a result of being such a fine figure of pigdom!

Age

You're consider mature, as a pig, at the age of 6 months, and you live to around 20 years old - Though being Awakened might change that, of course! 

Alignment

Smart and intuitive, pigs tend to be surprisingly lawful, and their generally placid temperaments and affection for each other and those who treat them well often makes them good aligned.  Like any intelligent species, though, pigs can be of any alignment they so choose. 

Size

 

Pigs range in size from 3 to 6 feet in length and weigh anywhere from 100 to 800 pounds.  Your size is Medium. 

Gut Health

You've got a pretty tough constitution, as a pig.  Whatever you eat, what you drink, no matter what state it is in...you're usually fine.  You can eat slop.  Pigs have advantage on saving throws made against being Poisoned and have resistance to Poison damage.  

Keen Nose

Pigs are renowned for their ability to detect truffles, even buried deep in the earth. You have a fantastic sense of smell.  You have advantage on any rolls made to track or follow a scent.

Thick Hide

As a pig, your skin is especially tough.  Even the sharpest of weapons are turned aside by its remarkable resilience. When calculating your AC as a Pig, you start with a base of 11 instead of 10. 

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and speak Porcine - a particularly unattractive language to listen to, filled with grunts and snuggles, but capable of conveying incredible depth of emotion.