Homebrew Desert Hound Species Details

Desert Hounds are a species of predatory canine from the deserts. They have evolved to be accustom to one of the harshest environments in the world and this resilience is still a common trait among them today. When tamed they are known to prove excellent hunting dogs and are highly sought after as pets by those who live in the deserts they are native to. 

Desert Hound Traits

Desert Hounds have a number of traits that make them such useful companions in desert climates

Ability Score Improvement

Desert Hounds are have a bonus of +2 to Dexterity and +1 to Wisdom

Creature Type

You are a beast.

Size

Your size is medium.

Speed

Your walking speed is 35 feet.

Natural Weapons

As a Desert Hound, you have access to attacks with your natural claw and jaw weapons in place of regular unarmed strikes.

If you wield a weapon or item that your mouth is otherwise occupied holding, you may not take the bite action unless said weapon or item is dropped.

Darkvision

As a Desert Hound you have exceptional vision in the dark.
You have Darkvision up to a range of 60ft.

Built For The Desert

As a Desert Hound, you are immune to the negative effects imposed by extreme hot weather at detailed in the Weather section of the DMG
In addition to this, due to a lowered metabolism you require less food or drink to sustain yourself.
You are also adept at hunting the many venomous animals of the desert and have resistance to poison damage.

Predatory Animal

Desert Hounds are a predatory species, being canines. They are expert trackers and stalkers.
You have proficiency in the Stealth and Survival skills. In addition, without squeezing, you can move through and stop in a space large enough for a Small creature.

Acute Senses

As a Desert Hound you have well honed senses. You have advantage on any perception checks involving sound or smell.

Languages

You can speak and understand Worg and Winter Wolf.
However, you can only understand Common, not speak it. Any other language proficiencies you take are treated the same way.

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