Homebrew Beefolk Species Details

Beefolk, also known as Apis, are tiny, bee-like humanoids who live in buzzing forest hives woven from wax and wildflowers. Born of pollen and purpose, each beefolk plays a role in a tightly organized society that values harmony, diligence, and the natural rhythm of life. Their small size and delicate wings belie a surprising resilience, and their connection to flora makes them vital stewards of forest ecosystems. Whether foraging for nectar, guarding the hive, or healing with pheromones, beefolk live to serve their community—and will fight fiercely to protect it.

Beefolk Traits

The beefolk are tiny forest-dwelling pollinators with a deep connection to nature and their hive. With delicate wings and fuzzy striped bodies, they flit between wildflowers, spreading life as they go. Though small, they are tenacious defenders of their kin and wield their natural gifts with surprising effectiveness. Guided by instinct and cooperation, beefolk thrive in close-knit communities where every member has a role.

Ability Score Increase

Your dexterity score increases by +2 and your charisma by.+1

Hiveborn

You can communicate simple ideas with insects and similar tiny creatures through pheromones and vibrations.

Pheromone purse

You can emit a unique Pheromone to influence those around you.

Soothing purse: one creature within 30 feet that can smell regains 1d4 hit points. This increases to 2d4 at 5th level, 3d4 at 11th and 4d4 at 17th.

Rallying purse: one ally within 30 feet that can smell gains advantage on their next attack roll or saving throw before their next turn

you can use this feature a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus. You regain all uses after a long rest.

Stinger strike

The stingers deal 1d4 piercing damage

The target must make a constitution saving throw (dc8 + proficiency bonus + con modifier) or be poisoned until the end of it's next turn.

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