Homebrew Bearkin Species Details

 

Ability Score Increase

Your Constitution score increases by 2, and your Strength score increases by 1.

Age

Bearfolk can reach long lifespans of over 120 years, despite the harsh conditions they life in. Bearfolk reach Adulthood with 21.

Alignment

Bearfolk have no inate preferences and tend towards neutral alignments.

Size

Bearfolk come in a wide array of sizes based on their origin, but most are over 6 feet tall, but the larger types not rarely grow over 8ft. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Bear Paws

Your paws are natural weapons, which you can use to make unarmed strikes. If you hit with them, you can deal bludgeoning damage equal to 1d6 + your Strength modifier.

Your strong paws also grant adv on Athletics checks made to climb.

Hunter’s Instincts

You gain proficiency in one of the following skills of your choice: Athletics, Intimidation, Perception, or Survival.

Keen Smell

Bearfolk have advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on smell.

Powerful Build

Your carrying capacity is doubled, as is the weight you can push, drag, or lift.

Thick Hide

When you aren’t wearing armor, your AC is 12 + your CON modifier. A shield’s benefits apply as normal while you use your natural armor.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and Giant.

Bearkin Traits

Bearfolk, also known as Bearkin, live in tribes in the distant mountains and cold regions of the world. Bound by a strong spiritual connection to their tribe they only rarely leave their homes. The land provides these natural born hunters and gatherers with all they need to survive even in the most hostile of places. These natural born hunters use their natural given strength and resilience to their fullest. Few that have encountered a Bearfolk and decided to fight rather then flee have lived to tell the tale.