Homebrew Dogfolk Species Details
Dogfolk are, as their name suggests, a race of bipedal dogs. They share uncanny similarities to their 4-legged brethren, physiologically and behaviorally, but no one is quite sure if dogfolk are descended from dogs or how exactly they are related. Dogfolk live in the moment and such history has been lost to time. Dogfolk maintain the diversity of their kin and they credit their successful society to the wide range of skill, talent, and ability that dogfolk possess. If there is a job that needs to be done, there is a dog who can do it. They form strong pack bonds, often among family but dogs often care not of their pack's heritage and many choose their pack among other dogfolk or even other races.
Dogfolk Traits
There are many Dogfolk breeds. No matter the breed, these are your ability score increases. Ability Score Increase. Your Dexterity score increases by 1 and your Charisma score increases by 1. Dogfolk mature at 16 and live to about 85Ability Score Increase
Ability Score Increase. Your Dexterity score increases by 1.
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Age. Dogfolk have a shorter lifespan than humans, rarely making it past 30 years old. However, they mature quickly within 1 or 2 years.
Alignment. Dogfolk are eager to please and so lean towards lawful and good alignments, but are prone to chaotic and evil alignments if raised with abuse or neglect.
Size. Dogfolk can range from heights of 3 feet in the toy breeds to nearly 7 feet for worker and guard breeds. Your size is determined by your breed subrace.
Speed. Your base walking speed is 30 feet.
Keen Senses. You have advantage on Wisdom (Perception) and Wisdom (Survival) checks that that involve on hearing or smell.
Bark. When you roll initiative, you can immediately use your reaction to bark (if you are able to use your reaction). Barking readies allies against impending combat, removing the surprised condition from any ally that can hear your bark. Additionally, each enemy within 30 feet that can hear you must make a Wisdom saving throw or be frightened of you until the end of their turn. The DC is equal to 8 + your proficiency bonus + your Charisma modifier.
Languages. You can speak, read, and write Common, and you can speak Doggish, which is a verbal language.
Breed. Dogfolk are extremely genetically diverse and come in many different breeds. Choose one of these breed groups that your dogfolk belongs to.
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