Homebrew Hozu Species Details

Physical Description:
Hozu are a curious and agile race resembling humanoid monkeys. They usually stand about 3½ to 5 feet tall, with lean, muscular bodies covered in short fur that ranges from shades of brown, black, or grey to vibrant hues like red, blue, or gold. Their faces are expressive, with large, intelligent eyes, and they possess dexterous hands with opposable thumbs, perfect for climbing and manipulating objects. Ape-like tails trail behind them, aiding in balance and agility.

Culture and Society:
Hozu are naturally social creatures, often forming tight-knit communities within dense forests or high in the mountains. They live in family groups called troops, led by a wise elder known as the Alpha. Hozu are curious and playful, with a love for exploration and discovery. They have a deep respect for nature, often living in harmony with their surroundings and worshiping nature spirits.

Alignment:
Hozu tend to lean towards chaotic alignments, valuing personal freedom and spontaneity. However, they can be of any alignment, their actions guided by their individual beliefs and experiences.

Relations with Other Races:
Hozu are generally friendly and curious about other races, though they can be wary of those who threaten or disrupt their way of life. They have good relations with races that respect nature, such as elves and druids, and tend to be neutral towards most others.

Adventuring:
Many Hozu feel the call of adventure, driven by their insatiable curiosity and desire for new experiences. They make excellent scouts, climbers, and agile combatants, often finding themselves at home exploring ancient ruins, traversing dense jungles, or venturing into uncharted territories.

Hozu Traits

As a Hozu, you have the following racial traits.

Ability Score Increases

Your Dexterity score increases by 2 and either your Strength or Wisdom scores increase by 1.

Creature Type

You are a Humanoid.

Languages

Your character can speak, read, and write Common and Simian.

Size

Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your walking speed is 30 feet.

Agile Climber.

You have a climbing speed equal to your walking speed.

Monkey Grip

You can use Dexterity in place of Strength for any checks made to shove or grapple.

Nimble Dodge

 If a melee attack misses you, you can immediately move 5 feet in any direction that isn't blocked as a reaction. This movement does not provoke opportunity attacks.

Tricky Fist

Your unarmed strikes deal an additional +1d4 bludgeoning, piercing or slashing damage and can use Dexterity for both attack- and damage rolls.

Trip and Bash

Once per turn when you hit a creature with an unarmed strike, you can Shove that creature as part of the attack. You can use this feature a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus and regain all expended uses when you finish a long rest.