Homebrew Crayfolk Species Details

The Crayfolk are a tribal people that reside in the shallows of the coasts, just where the reefs begin to thrive. They are at constant battle with Sahuagins, though the Crayfolk are far less aggressive and only fight in defense of their territory. They resemble crustaceans like crab and lobster, but are far bigger and resemble a much more humanoid form. Crayfolk share defining features with these creatures, sporting large mandible claws and a hard shell that makes up their body. Crayfolk are said to live twice the lifespan of a human’s at least. Some of the oldest Crayfolk known have live to roughly 250 years old. Unlike other species, Crayfolk never stop growing. They are born very small, but the largest among them can tower as big as Goliaths, and as such they have been dubbed by some the “Goliaths of the Sea”. Crayfolk tribes are very reserved and mind their own business, but this does not mean they shun outsiders. They are typically hospitable, though if a traveler proves to be a threat to them in any way, they will waste no time in removing them from their territory.

Crayfolk Traits

As a Crayfolk, you gain the following benefits:

Crushing Claws

As a Crayfolk, you have large, mandible claws that can puncture and pin down foes. When you make an unarmed strike, your attacks deal 1d4+your strength modifier damage, and you can choose to deal piercing damage when an attack is made in this way. If a creature is grappled by you, you can deal 1d6 Piercing damage to it at the start of your turn.

Shell Armor

The Crayfolk have tough, difficult to pierce shells that protect their innards. This grants them a natural armor class of 13 + their Constitution Modifier. The Crayfolk can still benefit from this effect while wearing a shield. If the Crayfolk is wearing armor other than a shield, it cannot benefit from neither it’s constitution or dexterity modifiers when calculating bonus AC.

Amphibious

You can breath both air and water. Additionally, you have a swim speed equal to your walking speed.

Ability Score Increase

The Crayfolk gets a +1 to three different stats, or a +2 to one stat and a +1 to a different stat.

Languages

As a Crayfolk, you can speak Common and Primordial.

Powerful Build

You count as one size larger when determining push, pull, and carry weight capacity.

Naturally Athletic

As a Crayfolk, you have proficiency in Athletics.

Darkvision

The Crayfolk have darkvision out to a range of 30ft.