Homebrew Akki Species Details

Akki are a race of goblins native to Kamigawa's Sokenzan mountains; an ancestral homeland they share with the ogres. The akki are short and have skin that comes in a variety of red and brown hues, with a pair of tiny horns sticking out from their head, four-fingered hands and three-fingered toes with long claws, and no external ears. Akki have small, wiry bodies, but their backs are protected by large turtle-like shells covered in short spikes; these shells evolved over the years as akki pranks got more and more self-destructive.

Traditionally, akki form territorial tribes, which consist of warriors and shamans, led by a tribe elder. When akki encounter trespassers, they begin by trying to ward away the offender with small-time pranks usually involving fire and rocks, which slowly escalate in danger if the first few don't do the trick. During the time of the Kami War, many akki joined with the ronin and Godo's Bandits.

In the modern era, sensibilities toward akki have improved, and many rank among respected blacksmiths and samurai. With the advent of technology, akki have taken the unique practice of salvaging mechs and painting them in bright war paint; perhaps reminiscent of akki tribal cave inscriptions.

Akki Traits

You have the following racial traits.

Craftiness

You have proficiency in one of the following skills of your choice: Arcana, Deception, Investigation, Sleight of Hand, or Survival.

Creature Type

You are a Humanoid. You are also considered a goblinoid for any prerequisite or effect that requires you to be a goblinoid.

Fire Resistance

You have resistance to fire damage.

Natural Armor

You have a turtle-like spiky shell. While you aren't wearing armor, your base Armor Class is 13 + your Dexterity modifier.

Fury of the Small

When you damage a creature with an attack or a spell and the creature's size is larger than yours, you can cause the attack or spell to deal extra damage to the creature. The extra damage equals your proficiency bonus.

You can use this trait a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus, regaining all expended uses when you finish a long rest, and you can use it no more than once per turn.

Age

Dwarves mature at the same rate as humans, but they’re considered young until they reach the age of 50. On average, they live about 350 years.

Size

Dwarves stand between 4 and 5 feet tall and average about 150 pounds. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 25 feet. Your speed is not reduced by wearing heavy armor.

Darkvision

Accustomed to life underground, you have superior vision in dark and dim conditions. You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You can’t discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common.