Homebrew Gastrosapien Species Details

Gastrosapiens are said to have originated from the snails that lived in what are now their swampy homes. These snails allegedly gained a higher intellect after a roaming band of mages abandoned a stock of potions near the water's edge. Soon after these enlightened snails' bodies grew with their minds, and became the beings that are seen today.

Today, they can be seen in large bogs and swamps in the far south in crude villages made from the rotten wood and damp earth that surrounds them. These villages are governed by a council of elders, who are fiercely respected by villagers. Occasionally, a few will leave their homes in search of supplies for their village, or to find adventure away from their humble start. Regardless of their motivation, a gastrosapien will venture tirelessly until they have accomplished their goal.

Gastrosapien Traits

Gastrosapiens are large bipedal snail creatures native to swamps and other wetland areas.

Age

The average life span of a gastrosapien is comparable to that of a human's.

Alignment

Most follow a neutral path, and will act within reason of their current situation.

Size

A gastrosapien's height may range from around 5'4 to as tall as 6'2.

Soft Bodied

Your soft body is vulnerable to slashing damage.

Hard Shelled

As an action, you may retreat into your shell. In this state your speed is lowered to 5 feet, and you have a +2 bonus to your AC. You can exit this state as an action.

Ability Score Increase

As a gastrosapien your Constitution score increases by 2, and your Intelligence score increases by 1.

Slick Mucus

Creatures attempting to grapple you take disadvantage. You may offer willing allies a coating of mucus to share this ability. This lasts for two hours, or until the ally bathes.

Languages

You only know the Common tongue