Homebrew Crabfolk Species Details

Crabfolk are medium-sized, bipedal crustaceans standing between 6 to 8 feet tall. Their bodies are encased in a thick, chitinous exoskeleton that provides natural protection. They possess large, powerful claws capable of delivering formidable blows, as well as smaller appendages suited for delicate tasks like tool use and writing.

Originating from deep underwater canyons, crabfolk have recently begun exploring the surface world. Their societies are often structured around communal living, with a strong emphasis on cooperation and mutual support. While some communities remain isolated, others have established trade relations with coastal settlements, offering unique goods harvested from the sea.

Crabfolk culture values resilience, adaptability, and harmony with nature. They are known to be meticulous builders, crafting intricate dwellings from coral, driftwood, and other marine materials. Their art often reflects the beauty of the ocean, featuring motifs of waves, shells, and marine life.

Despite their formidable appearance, crabfolk are generally peaceful, preferring to avoid conflict when possible. However, they are fiercely protective of their communities and the natural environments they inhabit.

Crabfolk Traits

Crabfolk have the following traits:

Ability Score Increase

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

Age

Crabfolk reach maturity by their late teens and can live up to 150 years.

Alignment

Crabfolk tend toward neutral alignments, valuing community and balance over strict adherence to law or chaos.

Size

Crabfolk stand between 6 and 8 feet tall and weigh around 250 pounds. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 25 feet. You have a swimming speed of 30 feet.

Ambhibious

You can breathe both air and water.

Natural Armor

Your tough exoskeleton provides you with a base Armor Class of 13 + your Constitution modifier when not wearing armor. You can wield a shield and still gain this benefit.

Rending Claws

Your large claws are natural weapons, which you can use to make unarmed strikes. If you hit with them, you deal slashing damage equal to 1d6 + your Strength modifier.

Deep Sea Adaptation

Accustomed to the pressures and darkness of the deep ocean, you have darkvision with a range of 60 feet.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and Aquan.