Homebrew Eluran Species Details

The Eluran are a race of cat-like people from the west. They are not native to Humblewood but are commonly found in roadside trade caravans and within the trade district of the Alderheart. As quick in conversation as they are on their feet, Eluran pride themselves in outmaneuvering rivals.

Distant Trade

While not native to Humblewood, Eluran are a common sight for many Humblefolk. The Eluran of The Wood are almost exclusively traders. Known for their tenacious haggling and stand-offish personalities, they do not often establish personal relationships with others. Only compounding this is the fact that most other folk feel that they never know quite what an Eluran is thinking.

Home on the Road

Most folk assume that they come from some foreign homeland, but there is in fact no nation of Eluran. Instead these cat-like nomads spend their days travelling the road in caravans. These caravans can grow to the size of small village with the largest being comparable in size to a small city. Unlike a city, wagons are constantly arriving and leaving so the population of any caravan is in constant flux. An Eluran is likely to provide you a series of roads when asked for the location of their home rather than any town.

Just Friendly Deception

Despite being a regular part of the day for many Humblefolk, there is a level of mistrust that most harbor towards the Eluran. Common are stories of someone overpaying for a product of lacking quality or being duped due to some technicality in language. Eluran feel that coming out on the upside of one of these transactions is the payoff for honing their skill, often appreciating when they themselves have been outplayed. For the folk of The Wood, this is a foreign concept and often leaves them feeling taken advantage of.

The Language of Trade

Eluran is not a language native to Humblewood, but it is not completely unknown. In recent years the presence of Eluran traders in the capital and on the roads has increased significantly. Many traders within the capital learned this language in order better facilitate trade relations with these outsiders.

Eluran Traits

As an Eluran, you have certain traits in common with your people. Being able to climb with and use claws as weapons starting at 1st level is exceptionally effective in certain circumstances and exceedingly dangerous in others. As a result, playing an Eluran requires special consideration by your DM.

Ability Score Increase

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

Age

Eluran reach maturity around 15 years of age and commonly live past 90.

Alignment

The alignment of the Eluran varies greatly from individual to individual. While they will rarely seek to harm others, they see no issue with misleading others for their own benefit. Because of this mentality most Eluran would be categorized as Chaotic Neutral.

Size

Eluran are on the smaller side compared to most Humblefolk. Averaging 3 feet tall and weighing between 40 and 50 pounds. Your size is Small.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Claws

Your sharp claws aid you in unarmed combat and while climbing. Your damage for an unarmed strike is 1d4 slashing damage. Additionally, you have advantage on Strength (Athletics) checks made to climb any surface your claws could reasonably grip.

Impeccable Balance

When knocked prone, you may spend your Reaction to immediately stand up. This consumes no movement but cannot be done if your movement speed is 0.

Aloof

Others make Wisdom (Insight) checks against you with disadvantage.

Inscrutable Defense

Misleading others by masking your intention comes so naturally that you've been able to apply it to combat situations. You use sudden and unexpected movements to minimize incoming harm.

When hit by an attack you may use your reaction to reduce the damage taken by your proficiency bonus. You may use this a number of times per day equal to your Charisma modifier. You regain all uses of this ability on a long rest. 

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Birdfolk, Eluran, and Common.