Homebrew Awakened (Raccoon) Species Details

Raccoons are a common sight across the Faraway Sea and elsewhere in the world. Naturally clever and skilledsurvivors, raccoons make the best of any situation and thrive even in inhospitable places. With their hands, they are capable of using small tools, and their nimble size allows them to sneak into places where they are least expected. Raccoons are often accused of being tricksters and thieves, but if you are considered family by a raccoon, then they fight to the death for you. The tricky part is earning their trust as raccoons have often been the focal point of scorn and derision.
Although they make natural sailors, raccoons are nocturnal and often shy away from jobs that force them to work in sunlight. On sailing vessels, they are useful for managing the running of the ship while the rest of the crew sleeps, and their natural dexterity allows them to climb along the masts and the railings with ease. Ever focused on survival, a raccoon’s intentions are towards the acquisition of food, and among raccoons, rations are sometimes more valuable than currency. Great girth among raccoons is prized as a sign of success, though a raccoon who can barely do anything but roll around due to his size often becomes thetarget for thieves.

Thanks to their dexterous hands, raccoons are capable of finding work anywhere. They are most commonly skilled at professions requiring nimble fingers and so it is not uncommon to find raccoons as rogues, illusionists, and wizards, though any fool who expects a raccoon to be a coward and unable to defend herself is in for a surprise. Raccoons will try to avoid a fight if possible but will not shy away from combat if need be, and a raccoon that has been driven to the point of baring its teeth is a raccoon ready for war.

Awakened (Raccoon) Traits

Your raccoon character has a variety of abilities that come being nimble and ready for anything!

Abilty Score Increase

You’re a savvy animal and surviving—on anything and by any means—is a speciality. Your Dexterity score increases by 2, and your
Wisdom score increases by 1.

Age

Raccoons reach maturity around four months old and live to be about 4 or 5 years. That’s for unawakened animals, of course. Your lifespan might be longer!

Alignment

You know there are laws. You’ve definitely heard about them. Maybe even seen a book of them once or twice. Of course, they don’t apply to you. You’ve got
much more important things to be worrying about than rules. Like… who is going to open that dustbin to get all that delicious food. Raccoon tend towards chaotic
alignments, but they’re usually good-natured and friendly creatures.

Size

Raccoons tend not to get too big. You’re usually around 2 feet in length. Your size is Small.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 25 feet.

Darkvision

 Darkvision: You can see in dim light within 30 feet as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You cannot discern colour and see only in shades of grey through this feature.

Keen Senses

You gain advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on hearing or smell.

Nimble Critter

Nimble Critter: When it comes to escaping, no one is quite as good as you. Getting out of tough situations?
Well, you call that a normal day of the week. Evading someone out for your blood? Relax, you do this all the
time. If being pursued or chased, raccoons gain advantage on Dexterity (Hide) and Dexterity (Stealth) checks.

Survivor

Raccoons are experts at getting-by, finding food in the unlikeliest of places, and generally putting up with whatever conditions they’re in, uncomplainingly. You can get through anything. You always do. Raccoons gain proficiency in the Survival skill.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and speak one other animal language. Raccoons don’t have their own tongue, but they’re very quick at picking up the language of others.