Homebrew Chondrichthysapien Species Details

These bipedal shark creatures are elusive and hardly ever seen on land, generally sticking to their marine homes. Their appearance varies wildly depending on habitat and diet. When they do appear on the surface, they are often limited in communication and seem to lack a spoken language. There have been accounts of those who were able to learn language, but these specimens are few and far between. As a whole, not much is known about the habits and practices of the species.

Chondrichthysapien Traits

As a Chondrichthysapien, you have these traits.

Languages

You understand Common but cannot speak or read it.

Size

You are Medium.

Speed

Your walking speed is 30 feet.

Ability Score Increase

Your Strength score increases by 1, and your Dexterity score increases by 1.

Darkvision

You have Darkvision with a range of 90 feet.

Placoid Scales

Your body is covered in small interlocking plates, creating a rough armor. When not wearing armor, your AC is 12 + DEX modifier.

Keen Smell

You can detect creatures within 100 feet of you by smell. You can only detect the presence of a creature, not its location. However, if the creature is injured, you are able to know exactly where a creature is. This does not require being able to see or hear a creature.

Bite

You can make a bite attack against a creature within 5 feet of you. On a hit, you do 1d6 piercing damage + STR modifier.