Homebrew Dogfolk Species Details

Dogfolk are, as their name suggests, a race of bipedal dogs. They share uncanny similarities to their 4-legged brethren, physiologically and behaviorally, but no one is quite sure if dogfolk are descended from dogs or how exactly they are related. Dogfolk live in the moment and such history has been lost to time. Dogfolk maintain the diversity of their kin and they credit their successful society to the wide range of skill, talent, and ability that dogfolk possess. If there is a job that needs to be done, there is a dog who can do it. They form strong pack bonds, often among family but dogs often care not of their pack's heritage and many choose their pack among other dogfolk or even other races.

Dogfolk Traits

Your dogfolk character has a number of traits in common with all other dogs.

Ability Score Increase

Your Dexterity score increases by 1.

Keen Senses

You have advantage on Wisdom (Perception) and Wisdom (Survival) checks that that involve on hearing or smell.

Bark

When you roll initiative, you can immediately use your reaction to bark (if you are able to use your reaction). Barking readies allies against impending combat, removing the surprised condition from any ally that can hear your bark. Additionally, each enemy within 30 feet that can hear you must make a Wisdom saving throw or be frightened of you until the end of their turn. The DC is equal to 8 + your proficiency bonus + your Charisma modifier.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common, and you can speak Doggish, which is a verbal language.