Homebrew Caviedonian Species Details

Cavidonians

Physical Description: Standing between 3 to 4 feet tall, Cavidonians resemble humanoid guinea pigs. Their bodies are covered in soft, thick fur that varies in color and pattern, much like their smaller counterparts. Cavidonians have large, expressive eyes, twitching noses, and small, rounded ears. Their hands and feet are adorned with claws, which assist them in burrowing and foraging. While generally rotund, their agile movements hint at their keen survival instincts.

Personality: Cavidonians are a curious and sociable race. Their natural inclination towards community life makes them excellent team players. They are known for their keen sense of empathy and an uncanny ability to sense the emotional state of those around them. This emotional intelligence makes them exceptional negotiators and peacemakers. Their love for storytelling and music is often shared around communal gatherings, where the air is filled with the sounds of their harmonious voices and simple instruments.

Society and Culture: Cavidonian society is matriarchal, with elders revered for their wisdom and leadership. Their communities are typically found in burrow-like villages, intricately connected through a series of tunnels and chambers. These underground sanctuaries offer protection from predators and the elements. Agriculture and herbalism are central to their way of life, and Cavidonians are renowned for their healing potions and remedies. Cavidonians often help other forest dwellers build settlements in the hight tree tops above their burrows allowing synchronicity and harmony to develop between atop and beneath and protect their allies from the predators that dwell within the free forest. 

Abilities and Traits:

• Empathetic Connection: Cavidonians have an innate ability to sense and influence the emotions of others, granting them advantage on Persuasion and Insight checks.

• Burrower: Cavidonians can dig through earth at a rate of 10 feet per minute, allowing them to create and navigate subterranean networks with ease.

Alignment: Cavidonians tend towards neutrality and good, valuing harmony and the well-being of their communities. They believe in balance and are often seen as mediators in times of conflict.

Adventurers: While most Cavidonians prefer the comfort and security of their homes, some are driven by curiosity and a desire to explore the world beyond their burrows. These adventurers bring their unique talents and perspectives to any party, often acting as the heart and soul of their group.

Caviedonian Traits

Abilities and Traits: Empathetic Connection: Cavidonians have an innate ability to sense and influence the emotions of others, granting them advantage on Persuasion and Insight checks. Burrower: Cavidonians can dig through earth at a rate of 10 feet per minute, allowing them to create and navigate subterranean networks with ease. Keen Hearing and Smell: Their heightened senses grant them advantage on Perception checks that rely on hearing or smell. Herbalist’s Touch: Skilled in the use of natural remedies, Cavidonians can create healing potions and antidotes with proficiency, doubling the effectiveness of such items they create.

Ability Score Increase

Your Dexterity score increases by 1, and your Wisdom score increases by 2.

Age

Aarakocra reach maturity by age 5. Compared to humans, aarakocra don’t usually live longer than 50 years.

Alignment

Most Caviedonians are good or neutral and rarely choose sides when it comes to law and chaos. Tribal leaders and warriors might be lawful but may sway towards being neutral.

Size

Caviedonians are between 3-4 feet tall. They have thin, lightweight bodies that weigh between 60 and 80 pounds. Your size is small.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 25 feet. your burrowing speed is 10 feet.

Talons

Your talons are natural weapons, which you can use to make unarmed strikes. If you hit with them, you deal slashing damage equal to 1d4 + your Strength modifier, instead of the bludgeoning damage normal for an unarmed strike.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common, and can speak one other language.