Homebrew Entogen Species Details

Insectoid in appearence, Entogen can inspire fear and awe in equal measure. Only recently emerging from their subterranean hives, the Entogen are struggling to find a place in a world so different from the one they left. Those who choose to befriend these wandering creatures will find them to be stalwart companions.

Insect by Design

Though humanoid, the insectoid exterior of the Entogen fascinates some, and terrifies others. Their long, thin compound eyes form what looks like a visor running across their face. With smooth shelled, upward curving heads that end in long, barbed horns, the Entogen strikes the figure of an imposing warrior. Instead of a nose, they sport two long intake slits along their jawline. Entogen chitin can come in nearly any color, with a myriad of patterns, shades, and tints. The arms, hands, and fingers of the entogen are thick and powerful, much like the rest of their bodies. With arms ending in cupped hands and three clawed, powerful fingers the Entogen are natural climbers.

Distressed and Displaced

Many Entogen feel they belong in a world that is no longer. Their analytic minds struggle to comprehend life with no link to the hive. These struggles can lead to resentment and even violence in some, and acceptance with relentless perseverance to find a place as a singular being in others. When Entogen interact with others, they often repeat parts of their sentences just to be sure they were understood. Many races have found the Entogen language to be an incredibly soothing sound, and many take to hiring them as entertainment or protection despite their appearence.

Bound by Bugs

Their strange appearance and incredible toughness make them a welcome addition to any nations military. Entogen who spend coin in a settlement are welcomed with open arms, and some make a living by asking insects to stay away from food and crops. Those who know of the ancient hives struggle to understand how the once mighty Entogen horde has been scattered, and given individuality. Adventurers of other races tend to overlook Entogen physicality and strange behavior due to the Entogen sense of duty and loyalty.

Entogen Names

Entogen have never understood names. Due to their lack of understanding and need for a way to distinguish one from another, they adopt certain sounds as names.
Examples: Clack, Creak, Thump, Clang, Ring, Toll, Bang

Entogen Traits

Entogen are warriors bred for the needs of the hive they no longer serve.

Ability Score Increase

Increase your Strength score by 2, to a maximum of 20 and your Constitution score by 2, to a maximum of 20

Chitin hide

Due to thick Chitin plates, Entogen have a natural resistance to acid damage

Insect Durability

Entogen chitin provides an AC rating of 14 + CON modifier when wearing no armor

Languages

Your character can speak, read, and write in Common, as well as communicate with vibrating sounds called Ento