Homebrew Shokan Species Details

A race of mighty and powerful warriors hailing from the subterranean kingdom of Kuatan, the Shokan are large creatures that dwarf humans in size and boast incredible strength. It is said that they are half-human and half-dragon, but none have been able to ascertain whether this is true.

Mean-Looking Monsters

The Shokan are large, muscular humanoids with dragon-esque eyes, forked lizard-like tongues, reptilian scales (mostly located on the back), four arms whose hands have only three digits each, with black fingernails, and only two digits (big toes) on each foot, also with black toenails.
Their hair is dark in color, and is usually worn in styles that keep it out of their faces (such as mohawks, ponytails, braids, etc.), though many male Shokan choose to shave their heads entirely. Their skin tone ranges from tan to brown, with the scales on their backs being much darker than their skin. Some Shokan can have small horn-like growths on the tops of their heads, but this is not extremely common.

Shokan Society

Their civilization and society are structured under a monarchy, with a king and/or queen ruling their people. The heir is usually a prince in line for the throne. In the event of multiple heirs, they must compete with one another and demonstrate their ruthlessness by fighting to the death. The victor thus becomes the ruling crown-prince, who will eventually inherit the throne.
However, in the event that there are no heirs to the throne, a tournament is held in which all the kingdom’s strongest warriors compete in one-on-one death matches, with the ultimate winner claiming the right to rule Kuatan.

Might Makes Right

Among the Shokan, there is one rule that surpasses all others: survival of the fittest and most ruthless. Kindness is a weakness, and mercy a foreign concept. They revel in the thrill of battle, and in crushing their enemies. However, the Shokan have strong senses of honor and pride; if you insult a Shokan, it may very well be the last mistake you ever make.

Shokan Names

Shokan names are short, only one to three syllables in length. They are intended to sound powerful, and to strike fear in the hearts of enemies.

Shokan Names (Male): Goro, Duroc, Kintaro, Gorbak, Grum

Shokan Names (Female): Sheeva, Mai, Aris, Zenkara, Yala

Shokan Traits

As a Shokan, you gain the following traits:

Ability Score Increase

Your Strength, Constitution, and Dexterity scores increase by 1.

Darkvision

You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light and in darkness as if it were in dim light. You discern colors in that darkness only as shades of gray.

Born Warrior

You gain proficiency in Athletics, and can lift, push, pull, drag, and carry weight as if you were one size category larger.

Secondary Arms

You have four arms instead of two. The secondary arms can manipulate an object, open or close a door or container, pick up or set down a Small object, or wield a weapon that has the light property.

Languages

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