Homebrew Ya'dred Species Details

Myths and legend tell of the Ya'dred, sometimes known as abominable snow men.

Furry Protectors

The Ya'dred are adapted to live in cold climates and are almost completely covered in thick fur. Only their hands, feet and mouths are bare skinned. If they wear clothes, they can almost pass as chubby humans, but the fur around their eyes is always a giveaway. Their fur is mostly coloured white or a very light gray, which makes it an almost perfect camouflage for their natural habitat.

Everything for the Clan

 Ya'dred live in small clans of up to 50 of them. They are natural hunters and very adapted to their surroundings, most prey does not see them before they are already in the hunter's grasp. If they have contact with other races, they are very cautious, never letting anyone live with them for to long. Many of the clans are also very territorial, often fighting, if another is to step foot into their territory. Very few Ya'dred have wandered beyond their homeland and tried to make peace with the world, but if they do so, they are eager learners, but most often lack the patience to bring their studies to a finish.

The Icy Highlands

The natural homeland of the Ya'dred is in the icy north, most often in mountain ranges, that are covered in snow all year long. Since their homes are so far from most civilizations, they are still quite a mystery to most other races. The Ya'dred prefer it that way, living among themselves is what they know and what they will protect. If someone gets lost in their mountains, they will help, but only until no more help is needed. After that, they are quick in sending the strange away. 

Living in these conditions made them sturdy and they do not often get sick. But life in the cold is also hard and very energy consuming. Most Ya'dred do not live very long lives, although in a more temperate climate and in civilization they can live as long as any human. Since their lives are cut short, young Ya'dred come of age at around 15 years of age, when they go on their first hunt. Women and Men both go hunting and share the child care and education equally. Other than slightly larger breasts there is no difference between female and male Ya'dred, which can seem disturbing to outsiders. 

Ya'dred Names

Ya'dred usually only have a given name which can be combined with their clan name, if a more formal introduction is required of them. Usually their names describe an aspect of life their parents wish the child should be especially skilled in.

Clan names are usually based on a geographical feature located in or near the clan’s territory.

The following is an example of Ya'dred and Clan Names, where the full name would be Given Name of the Clan Name.

Ya'dred Names: Silent Step, Swift Strike, Spirited Tracker, Volley of Arrows, Beast Slayer, Wolf's Bane, Bear's Strength, Flurry of Claws

Clan Names: Snowy Peaks, Silent Valley, Silver Forest, Moon Hill, Thunder Cliffs

Ya'dred Traits

Adapted to the cold, the Ya'dred have the following traits.

Ability Score Increase

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

Age

Living in the cold takes its toll and most of the Ya'dred do not live more than 50 years, if they stay within their homeland. Adulthood begins usually around the age of 15, when they have to provide for the clan with the other hunters.

Alignment

Living in solitude from other races, they do not obey their laws, but are also not inherently evil. They care for themselves and their clans, to most outside viewers they would be considered neutral.

Size

Ya'dred are between 5 and 6 feet tall and weigh between 150 and 200 pounds. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Natural Hunters

Through generations living as hunters, the Ya'dred have learned a few simple spells to aid them in their pursuit of prey. Once per long rest you can cast the Hunter's Mark and the Longstrider at first level. You do not need to provide the material components to cast Longstrider

Long-Limbed

 When you make a melee attack on your turn, your reach for it is 5 feet greater than normal.

Hunter's Instinct

Years of hunting down the beasts of the wild have made you an expert tracking down any animal. You have advantage on all Perception and Survival used to track beasts. 

Thick Fur

Your thick fur is a natural protection from the cold climate you have been living in your whole live. You have resistance to cold damage.

Natural Resilience

Through generations of living in harsh conditions, Ya'dred are no longer susceptible to most diseases. You have advantage on all saving throws against diseases.

Ya'dred Claws

Because of your claws, you have a climbing speed of 20 feet. In addition, your claws 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.