Homebrew Awakened Otter Species Details

Otters are carnivorous mammals in the subfamily Lutrinae. Otters' habitats include rivers and seas. River otters might seasonally live in dens known as holts or couches while sea otters sleep under the stars holding hands. Groups of otters can be referred to as a romp, or raft when in water, indicating their social and playful characteristics. Otters have long, slim bodies and relatively short limbs. Their most striking anatomical features are the powerful webbed feet used to swim, and their seal-like abilities for holding breath underwater. Most have sharp claws on their feet and all except the sea otter have long, muscular tails. Their diet consists mostly of fish and some otters have been domesticated for their ability to herd fish into nets. They have a membrane called a tapetum lucida behind their eyes granting fair vision in low-light conditions and their sight improves even more underwater due to the shape of their eyes. They are playful and clever.

Traits

Creature Type: Otter
Size: Small
Speed: 30 feet walk, 30 feet swim

Awakened Otter Traits

As an Otter, you have these special traits.

Darkvision

You have Darkvision with a range of 60 feet.

Aquatic Adaptations

You have a lot of adaptations suited for living a mostly aquatic lifestyle. You can hold your breath for 10 minutes. You also have Advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks and Intelligence (investigation) checks you make to see things underwater or along riverbeds and coasts. You also have proficiency in the Nature skill and can easily identify fish in your home seas or river networks.

Slippery Bastard

While you are underwater, as a reaction to a melee attack you can Dash away. You can do this a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus. You also have advantage on dexterity saving throws and opposed strength (athletics) checks while wet.

Lucky Rock

The most reliable tool in your possession, you've had this lucky rock since childhood. You can incorporate this rock in a skill check involving tools (such as theives' tools or healers kit) and it will grant advantage on the roll if you describe how you use the rock. Alternatively, you grab your lucky rock as a reaction to grant advantage on one saving throw. You can use either function once per long or short rest.