Homebrew Gnoll (Grim Hollow) Species Details

You were once a different humanoid creature of Etharis, going about your life like everyone else. Then the Great Beast paid a visit to your home area. The corrupting magic of the Beast didn't just change your life, it changed your very essence. You became a raving monster, a hyena-headed killer whose mind crackled with a presence that drove you further and further into an insatiable bloodlust. 

Then, one day, the cackling ceased. Your body remained in its corrupted form, a furry and terrifying beast, but your mind returned to its previous state. You couldn't remember what happened to you since the mutation of the Great Beast overpowered you, but you remember your life before. With your new, monstrous form but your previous consciousness, life will certainly take you to interesting places. 

Gnoll (Grim Hollow) Traits

Gnolls who've escaped the bonds of the Great Beast retain some of their bestial abilities, but must piece together their memories and original personality.

Ability Score Increase

One ability score of your choice increases by 2, reflecting who you were before you became a gnoll. Also, your Constitution score increases by 1.

Age

you became an adult gnoll when you transformed regardless of age prior.

Size

You're slightly smaller with your natural stoop and about the same girth of a healthy human.  

Speed

Base walking speed 30 ft

Darkvision

you can see in dim light within 60 ft of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. Cant discern color in darkness, only shades of grey. 

Instinctive

If you're not surprised, you gain advantage on your first initiative roll after completing a long roll. 

Spine Spike

You have spikes that grow from your spine that can be expelled toward a target as a bonus action. You're proficient with these spikes, which can reach 20/60 ft, and can be used with either STR or DEX for attack and damage rolls. 

Language

You Speak Gnoll + 1 national language within Etharis or +1 language in other settings.