Homebrew Apeling Species Details

Apelings are a unique race that blends the agility and physical traits of monkeys with the intelligence and adaptability of humans. These creatures are known for their boundless energy, athletic prowess, and a deep-seated sense of community. Apelings thrive in both their traditional tribal settings and the bustling environments of larger cities, making them versatile and dynamic adventurers.

Fur and Fangs

Apelings are a fascinating fusion of human and monkey traits. They possess fur, tails, and fangs, yet their larger size, intelligence, and bipedal posture hint at their closer relation to humanity. Slightly smaller than humans, Apelings maintain a medium size with well-defined muscles, giving them a slender yet athletic appearance. Their fur comes in various colors, including black, brown, red, orange, and grey, with white fur often seen as a sign of inherent greatness. Apelings mature quickly, reaching adulthood by 12 years, and live slightly longer than humans, with an average lifespan of 100 years. Despite their rapid aging, they remain active and adventurous until the final months of their lives.

Boastful Spirits

Confident, headstrong, and upbeat, Apelings exude a boastful presence that can be both charming and off-putting. They are fiercely loyal to those who prove themselves worthy and value group decisions over individual leadership. Apelings’ communal mindset means they view all kin as family, fostering a strong sense of unity and support within their tribes. Their natural energy and eagerness make them restless, always seeking new challenges and adventures.

Monkey God's Legacy

Apelings trace their lineage back to a long-forgotten Monkey God, whose joyful and prideful nature was challenged by an unknown villain, leading to the god’s disappearance and the emergence of Apelings. This divine heritage imbues them with a sense of pride and a connection to their mystical origins. Typically living in small, tightly-knit tribal communities, Apelings value collective decision-making and view all kin as family. Leadership roles are often held by elders or the most accomplished individuals, but power is generally distributed among the group. Those who venture beyond their tribes adapt well to city life, finding work easily due to their strength and honesty. They form strong bonds with Dwarves, engaging in trades and physical competitions, though they struggle to distinguish between male and female Dwarves. Their interactions with Elves are limited but respectful. Apeling adventurers are more independent than their tribal kin but remain deeply connected to their sense of family and loyalty. Their natural energy and eagerness drive them to seek out new experiences, making them excellent companions on any quest.

Names

Apelings hail from an oriental part of the world, and their names reflect this heritage. They share similar names with humans, particularly those from regions like Shou Lung.

Male Apeling Names: An, Ang, Chen, Chi, Fai, Jiang, Jun, Lian, Long, Meng, On, Shan, Shui, Son. Wen

Female Apeling Names: (female) Bai, Chao, Chichi, Jia, Lei, Mei, Qiao, Shui, Tai

Apeling Surnames: Chien, Huang, Kao, Kung, Lao, Ling, Mei, Pin, Shin, Sum, Tan, Wan

Apeling Traits

A race of nimble and strong monkey-like people.

Ability Score Increase

Your Dexterity score increases by 2, and your wisdom score by 1

Age

Apelings mature faster than humans, reaching adulthood by the age of 12, and commonly live to be around 150 years old.

Alignement

Apelings' love for adventure and energetic personalities often cause them to be more chaotic.

Size

Apelings are shorter but weigh about as much as most humans. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 35 feet.

Darkvision

You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You can't discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and one extra language of your choice.

Adept Climbers

Your natural agility gives you a climbing speed of 30 feet. You can also climb across ceilings, as long as you have something to hold on to.

Artful Trickster

You gain the Actor Feat.

Heavy Slumber

During a long rest, anyone trying to wake you up must make a DC 10 Charisma ability check. Taking damage will wake you up as will being thrown into or splashed with water.

Skills of the Primate

You have proficiency in Acrobatics and Survival. Once a day you gain advantage on a dexterity skill check.