Homebrew Canis Species Details
Said to be the descendants of the protectors of the very first men to walk the world, these canine humanoids are born to protect those they become attached to. Their protective nature can lead to aggression against those they would deem a threat to ones they care about. They are fiercely loyal to a fault, often times fighting to defend even if it is a battle that can not be won. With their keen sense of smell and hearing they are some of the best trackers there are, and it is incredibly difficult to sneak up on them. They tend to lean toward good, with either a neutral or chaotic demeanor.
Canis Traits
Your canine heritage grants you a number to specialized traits.Ability Score Increase
Your Strength or Constitution score increases by 1, and your Charisma score increases by 2.
Age
Young Canis grow quickly. They walk hours after after birth, attain the size and development of a 10-year-old human child by the age of 3, and reach adulthood by 10. They live to be around 50.
Alignment
Canis in general tend to gravitate toward being good in nature, with a disposition that is either neutral or somewhat chaotic. Their alignment however can be shifted depending on what their exposed to in others. Canis societies without outside influence are very peaceful.
Size
Canis are a similar size to humans, but with a sturdier build. Your size is Medium.
Speed
Your base walking speed is 35 feet.
Howl
You can use your action to howl with destructive force. When you use your howl, each creature in a 15ft cone must make a constitution saving throw. The DC for this saving throw equals 8 + your Constitution modifier + your proficiency bonus. A creature takes 2d6 force damage and is frightened on a failed save, and half as much damage on a successful one. The damage increases to 3d6 at 6th level, 4d6 at 11th level, and 5d6 at 16th level. After you use your howl, you can’t use it again until you complete a short or long rest.
Damage Resistance
You have resistance to cold damage because of your fur.
Languages
You can speak, read, and write Common. You can speak and understand the Canis language, it is an ancient language that is a series of barks and growls along with some tones too low for many other humanoid races to hear.
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