Your Constitution score increases by 2, and your Charisma score increases by 1.

Dogforged come in a variety of sizes, depending on the armor they inhabit. Your size is determined by the armor, typically Medium.

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Your sense of smell is exceptional. You have advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks related to smell, and you can use your scent to track creatures or identify substances.

You can use your powerful bark to intimidate foes. As an action, you can let out a menacing howl, forcing all creatures of your choice within 30 feet of you to make a Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, they are frightened for 1 minute. They can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of their turns to end the effect.

As a dogforged, you are a ghostly spirit inhabiting a suit of armor. You don't need to eat, sleep, or breathe, and you are immune to disease. You also do not need to wear armor, as your spectral presence provides protection equivalent to medium armor. Your AC is 13 + your Dexterity modifier.

You have advantage on saving throws against being frightened, and you have proficiency in the Insight skill.

Once per long rest, you can use your connection to the golden retriever spirit to heal an ally. You can touch a willing creature, and they regain hit points equal to your level.

You can understand and communicate in Common and one other language of your choice.

Dogforged tend to be loyal and good-hearted, often leaning toward lawful alignments.