Homebrew Brown Bear Species Details

The only difference between a normal bears and awakened bears is a greatly increased intelligence. How this has come to be is still a mystery, but most people posit that these bears have been blessed by nature or by the gods themselves. Due to their higher intelligence, awakened bears can learn a language although if you come across one living in the wild or in an awakened animal society it is unlikely it will speak a language. Bears are wild beasts that traditionally live in the wilderness and stay to themselves within a den. Awakened bears may live just like normal bears or often join a society of awakened animals. Occasionally they would enter humanoid society, usually out of curiosity of the world around them, while some sadly are caught as a trophy and curiosity to be paraded. Many awakened bears have become a sensation for performing parlor tricks whilst being ogled at within cages at circuses and by curious children. Some bears do get treated better in societies where they aren't seen as simple primitives and are allowed to express themselves better, thus allowing them to become adventurers and such. They often are up for hire as fishermen or hunters due to their ability to use their natural instincts and navigate terrains like forests and even mountains.

Brown Bear Traits

Brown bears are known for their mostly brown coat and can be found mostly in the woodlands, but they've been found in the fringes of deserts to high mountain forests and ice fields.

Climber

You gain a climbing speed of 20 feet.

Hunter

You gain advantage in checks determining or finding a source of food.

Bear Hug

You have advantage in in Strength (Athletics) checks involving grappling and whenever you grapple someone, you can automatically deal bludgeoning damage equal to your Strength modifier as part of your attack action.