Homebrew Behemoth Species Details
On the roads untraveled - where the rocks and tumbleweeds don't dare to go - walk the mighty Behemoths. Seldom few adventurers have seen them, and even less have lived to tell their tales. Behemoths seem to take solace in their simplistic lifestyles, centering around fishing and hunting without the use of any tools. They look as though they have stopped evolving once their fingers were dexterous enough to tie basic knots. They have the disposition of simple beast, as however smart a single Behemoth is, they more than often reply to attempts at conversation with affirmative grunts. They are a devastating race that weed out the weak with tests of strength, and trials by combat
Behemoth Traits
Behemoths, the enigmatic and solitary giants of the wilderness, possess unique racial traits that distinguish them from other races in the world. Their immense strength, thick hide, and robust constitutions grant them unparalleled resilience and ferocity. These traits are a testament to their simple yet formidable way of life. As a Behemoth, you inherit the following distinctive racial features that define your place in the worldRunner
You have proficiency in the athletics skill.
Heavy Hide
Your Arms are as thick as tree trunks, and you are almost always clenching your fists. Your unarmed strikes deal bludgeoning damage equal 1d6+ your Strength modifier, instead of the damage normal for an unarmed strike.
Thick Hide
You can focus yourself occasionally shrug off injury. When you take damage, you can use your reaction to roll 1d6 + your Constitution modifier to the number rolled, reduce the damage by that total. After you use this trait, you can't use it again until finish a short or long rest.
Languages
You can speak ,read and write Common and Giant
Ability Score Increase
Your Constitution increases by 2 and your strength increase by 1
Age
Behemoths have very lengthy lifespans. They enter adulthood in their early teens, but can live for multiple centuries. No Behemoth is to known to have died of old age.
Alignment
Behemoths frequently become lone wolves after reaching adulthood, often relying on personal laws they abide by. As they most often avoid large societies, they tend towards neutrality.
Size
Behemoths are about 8 feet tall and weigh between 410 and 500 pounds. Your size is medium.
Speed
Your base walking speed is 35 feet.
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