Homebrew Capybaran Species Details

From the lush riverbanks and sun-drenched wetlands of the Feywilde emerge the Capybarans, a people as comfortable in the water as they are on land. Their warm brown fur and gentle eyes belie a resilient spirit, honed by generations of adapting to the ever-changing waterways, and a deep connection to the natural world. They are known for their easygoing demeanor and strong sense of community.

Capybaran Traits

Creature Type: Humanoid
Size: Medium (about 4–5 feet tall) or Small (about 2–4 feet tall), chosen when you select this species
Speed: 30 feet

Capybaran Traits

As a Capybaran, you have these special traits.

Calm Emotions

You can calm emotions a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus per long rest.

Friendly

Your calm demeanor puts others at ease. You gain proficiency in persuasion.

Friend to animals

Your calm and welcoming demeanor puts animals at ease. You gain proficiency in Animal Handling.

Strong swimmer

Being you are at ease on land and water your are a natural swimmer. You gain a swim speed of 30 feet.  You can also hold your breath for 5 minutes.

Weakness to Poison

Water snakes are a bane to your species with their poison being very effective against you.  You are vulnerable to poison.