Homebrew Native American Human Species Details

Physical Appearance: Native American Humans display a diverse range of physical features, reflecting the diverse tribes and regions from which they hail. They often have varying shades of skin tone, ranging from light tan to deep brown, and their hair can be black, brown, or occasionally have reddish hues. Many Native American Humans have strong, prominent facial features and high cheekbones, with some individuals adorned with traditional tribal tattoos, piercings, or feathers.

Tribal Heritage: Native American Humans draw strength and wisdom from the traditions, folklore, and spirituality of their respective tribes. They carry the oral histories of their people, passing down ancient tales, sacred rituals, and traditional practices from generation to generation. These cultural connections shape their values, guiding them towards harmony, respect for nature, and a deep reverence for ancestral spirits.

Spiritual Connection: Native American Humans possess a strong bond with the spiritual realm, often guided by animal totems, nature spirits, and ancestral entities. They believe in the interconnectedness of all living beings, considering animals, plants, and even celestial bodies as sacred. This connection grants them a heightened awareness of their surroundings and a keen intuition, allowing them to navigate the world with a deep sense of purpose and harmony, and gives them elemental powers and resistances

Nature's Guardians: Native American Humans are natural protectors of the natural world. They see themselves as caretakers of the land, rivers, forests, and mountains, working to ensure the balance and well-being of these ecosystems. Many Native American Humans become druids, rangers, or shamans, channeling their spiritual connection to commune with nature, harness elemental forces, and safeguard the natural world.

Tribal Skills: Native American Humans excel in a range of tribal skills that have been passed down through generations. They are adept at survival techniques, such as hunting, fishing, and tracking. They have honed their abilities in craftsmanship, crafting intricate pottery, jewelry, woven textiles, and tools reflective of their cultural heritage. Native American Humans also possess great expertise in storytelling, dance, and music, celebrating their traditions and passing down knowledge through art and performance.

Alignment and Society: Native American Humans value harmony, communal well-being, and a balanced relationship with nature. They tend to lean toward neutral alignments, seeking to maintain equilibrium in all aspects of life. They live in close-knit tribal communities, where cooperation, respect, and shared responsibilities are highly valued. Each tribe has its own unique customs, traditions, and governance structures, which can vary from nomadic groups to settled farming communities.

Ability Score Increase: Your Wisdom score increases by 2, reflecting your spiritual insight and connection with the natural world.

Tribal Knowledge: You have proficiency in the Survival skill, allowing you to navigate through various terrains, identify edible plants, and track creatures.

Ancestral Guidance: Once per long rest, you can seek guidance from your ancestral spirits, granting you advantage on one ability check, saving throw, or attack roll of your choice.

Nature's Bond: You can communicate with animals related to your chosen tribe, allowing for basic understanding and cooperation.

Languages: You can speak, read, and write Common and the language of your specific tribal heritage.

Native American Human Traits

Your tribal heritage (draconic heritage) manifests in a variety of traits you share with others in your tribe

True nature friend

You have bonded with an animal since you were a child, and cannot be parted from your animal partner

Ability Score Increase

Your Wisdom is increased by 2.

Age

Young Native American Humans grow quickly. They walk hours after hatching, attain the size and development of a 10-year-old human child by the age of 3, and reach adulthood by 15. They live to be around 120.

Size

Dragonborn are taller and heavier than humans, standing well over 6 feet tall and averaging almost 250 pounds. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Tribal Ancestry

You have tribal ancestry. Choose one type of color tribe the Tribal Ancestry table. Your elemental weapon and damage resistance are determined by the tribe type, as shown in the table.

Tribal Ancestry

Tribe	Damage Type	Breath Weapon
Black	Acid	5 by 30 ft. line (Dex. save)
Blue	Lightning	5 by 30 ft. line (Dex. save)
Brass	Fire	5 by 30 ft. line (Dex. save)
Bronze	Lightning	5 by 30 ft. line (Dex. save)
Copper	Acid	5 by 30 ft. line (Dex. save)
Gold	Fire	15 ft. cone (Dex. save)
Green	Poison	15 ft. cone (Con. save)
Red	Fire	15 ft. cone (Dex. save)
Silver	Cold	15 ft. cone (Con. save)
White	Cold	15 ft. cone (Con. save)

Elemental Weapon

You can use your action to summon destructive energy from your hands. Your tribal ancestry determines the size, shape, and damage type of the exhalation. When you use your breath weapon, each creature in the area of the exhalation must make a saving throw, the type of which is determined by your tribal ancestry. The DC for this saving throw equals 8 + your Constitution modifier + your proficiency bonus. A creature takes 3d6 damage on a failed save, and half as much damage on a successful one. The damage increases to 4d6 at 10th level,  and 6d6 at 16th level. After you use your elemental weapon, you can’t use it again until you complete a short or long rest.

Damage Resistance

You have resistance to the damage type associated with your tribal ancestry.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and Draconic. Draconic is thought to be one of the oldest languages and is often used in the study of magic. The language sounds harsh to most other creatures and includes numerous hard consonants and sibilants.