Homebrew Lupine (Wolfkin) Species Details

Appearance:

Lupine are tall, powerfully built humanoids, standing between 6 and 7 feet tall. Their bodies are covered in dense fur, ranging from snowy white to midnight black, often mirroring the environment of their birth. They have long muzzles filled with sharp teeth, and their eyes gleam with an intelligent, predatory light. Their ears are tall and pointed, always alert to their surroundings.

Culture:

Lupine society is structured around the pack. Family and loyalty are the cornerstones of their culture, and they value strength, both physical and mental. Their communities are often found in dense forests or mountainous regions, where they live in harmony with nature and the spirits of the wild. Lupine are deeply spiritual, often following shamanic traditions that honor the spirits of their ancestors and the natural world.

Lupine are fierce warriors, known for their bravery in battle and their unbreakable bond with their packmates. However, they are not just warriors; they are also wise leaders and cunning tacticians. A Lupine's greatest shame is to be exiled from their pack, a fate worse than death.

Abilities:

• Pack Tactics: They have advantage on attack rolls against a creature if at least one of their allies is within 5 feet of the creature and the ally isn’t incapacitated.
• Howl of the Alpha: Once per long rest, they can let out a howl that grants all allies within 30 feet advantage on their next attack roll.
• Hunter’s Instinct: Lupine have proficiency in the Survival skill.
• Natural Tracker: They can track creatures by scent, granting advantage on Survival checks made to track.
• Toughness: Their hit point maximum increases by 1, and it increases by 1 every time they gain a level.

Typical Names:

• Male Names: Fenrir, Ulric, Kaelen, Thorne, Rurik
• Female Names: Lyra, Vira, Nyra, Fenna, Sylvie
• Pack Names: Moonshadow, Thunderpaw, Stoneclaw, Stormfang

Role in the World:

Lupine are respected by other races for their strength and honor. They often serve as rangers, hunters, or soldiers, using their natural abilities to protect their pack and allies. Lupine mercenaries are highly sought after, but they will never turn on their own kind or break a contract once it’s made.

Lupine (Wolfkin) Traits

As a Lupine, you inherit the strength, loyalty, and keen senses of your wolf-like ancestors.

Pack Tactics

They have advantage on attack rolls against a creature if at least one of their allies is within 5 feet of the creature and the ally isn’t incapacitated.

Howl of the Alpha

Once per long rest, they can let out a howl that grants all allies within 30 feet advantage on their next attack roll.

Hunter’s Instinct

Lupine have proficiency in the Survival skill.

Natural Tracker

They can track creatures by scent, granting advantage on Survival checks made to track.

Toughness

Their hit point maximum increases by 1, and it increases by 1 every time they gain a level.