Homebrew [HM] - Avari (Human) Species Details

 The Avari are a series of human tribes that inhabit dozens of villages scattered across the Thornlands. They are a gruff fur-clad folk known for their skill with the spear and recognised by their horned helmets and brightly coloured round wooden shields each bearing a family crest.

They a warlike people, principally concerned with honour, oath-keeping, and glory - they consider that ‘might makes right’ and those who are too weak to defend what they have do not deserve to keep it.

The Avari mount frequent raids on their neighbour and to consider merchant traffic fair game.

They are not mindlessly cruel and they would consider hurting women and children a dishonourable act.

They can be separated into six cultural groups: the Lowland People, the Woodsmen, the Hill Folk, the Herdsmen, the Chandlers, and the Ironsmiths.

The Avari have no king, but the tribes did agree to cooperate to raid the bearfolk some years ago.

Their society is fairly liberal, and duels to the death, or murdering outlanders and taking their stuff is perfectly fine.

They use horses for transport and for food, but they consider using horses in war to be dishonourable.

The Avari had a highly effective infantry during the Magog Wars, but were faced by a more mobile force with better tactics. They are confident that ‘next time’ things would end differently.

Their cultural touchstone is the Saxons.

 

[HM] - Avari (Human) Traits

The Avari are a warlike, tribal human folk - known for their spear mastery and combat beliefs of glory.

Ability Score Increase

+1 Strength, and +1 to two other ability scores (max +2 to any one attribute), or a feat.

Skill Proficiencies

You gain proficiency in athletics, intimidation, and 1 skill of choice.

Other Proficiency

Other Proficiency - one of the following: a culturally relevant artisan kit (smith, leather worker, weaver, potter, carpenter, brewer, herbalist), light armor proficiency, a language, a gaming set or a musical instrument.

Cultural Expertise

Choose 1 expertise in 1 skill you are proficient with.