Homebrew Baitfolk Species Details

Sharkfolk

Baitfolk are a race of aquatic humanoids with the features of small sharks. They possess sleek bodies, glistening scales, and the unmistakable grace of their marine counterparts. Their powerful tails propel them swiftly through the water, while their keen senses and razor-sharp teeth make them formidable hunters.

Physical Description

Baitfolk stand at an average height of 4 to 5 feet, with lithe and muscular bodies that are built for speed and agility. Their skin is covered in overlapping, smooth scales that range in color from deep blues and grays to vibrant shades of teal and silver. Their eyes, often a piercing shade of black or gray, radiate an intense focus and primal hunger. Sharp teeth line their jaws, perfect for tearing into their prey.

Aquatic Predators

Baitfolk are masterful swimmers, moving effortlessly through the water with their streamlined forms. Their bodies are adapted to aquatic life, featuring gill slits located on the sides of their necks that allow them to extract oxygen from the water. Although they are highly proficient in underwater environments, Baitfolk can also survive on land due to their ability to breathe both air and water.

Predatory Instincts

As descendants of apex predators, Baitfolk possess keen senses honed for hunting. Their hearing and sense of smell are incredibly acute, allowing them to detect the slightest disturbances in their environment. These heightened senses, combined with their natural agility and speed, make Baitfolk fearsome trackers and ambush predators.

Adaptability and Ferocity

Baitfolk exhibit a wide range of personalities and alignments, shaped by their individual experiences and cultural backgrounds. Some embrace their primal instincts, embracing chaos and reveling in the thrill of the hunt. Others seek harmony with their aquatic surroundings, using their natural prowess to protect and preserve their homes. Regardless of their disposition, Baitfolk are driven by a fierce determination and an unyielding will to survive.

Baitfolk Traits

Fins to swim and fangs to bite, here's what ye look like.

Amphibious

You can breathe air and water.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet, and you have a swim speed of 40 feet.

Keen Senses

You have advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on hearing or smell.

Size

Sharkfolk range from 3 to 6 feet tall and have lean, muscular builds. Your size is Small-Medium.

Age

Sharkfolk reach maturity around the age of 15 and can live up to 60 years.

Natural Weapons

You possess a set of sharp teeth that you can use to make unarmed strikes. If you hit with them, you deal piercing damage equal to 1d4 + your Strength modifier.

Blood Frenzy

When you hit a creature with a melee attack, if it is below its maximum hit points, you can choose to enter a state of blood frenzy as a bonus action. While in this state, your movement speed increases by 10 feet, and your melee attacks score a critical hit on a roll of 19 or 20. The frenzy lasts for 1 minute or until you are incapacitated. Once you use this ability, you can't use it again until you finish a short or long rest.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and Aquan. Aquan is a language spoken by aquatic creatures.