Homebrew Dooogze Species Details

Ancestral Traits

Those of dog folk ancestry have the following traits.

Age. Dog folk mature quickly, reaching adulthood in just 7 years, with lifespans of roughly 70 years.

Size. Dog folk vary widely in size and shape, ranging from 3 - 7 feet tall. Your size is either Small or Medium.

Speed. Your base speed is 35 feet. 

Bite. Your canine teeth are natural weapons, which you can use to make unarmed strikes. On a hit, you deal slashing damage equal to 1d6 + your Strength modifier.

Enhanced Sense. As a result of your canine heritage, you have well-honed senses of hearing and smell. You have advantage on any Wisdom (Perception) check that relies those senses.

Fur coat. Different lineages have different abilities and styles. All Coats give +1 Natural AC. 

Fur Types Additionally, the different fur types:

• Curly Coat: Resistance to Bludgeoning, Proficiency with Acrobatics
• Double Coat: Gain Durable Feat, Proficiency in Survival & Resistance to Cold & Fire
• Long Thick Coat: +2 AC, Resistance: Cold
• Short Sleek Coat: +5 Run/Climb/Swim, +1 Dex & Vulnerable to Cold

 

Cultural Traits

Dog folk communities often form small tribes or packs of close-knit kin and companions, hunting together. Despite the focus on hunting, the leaders of such communities usually are the most charismatic of the pack, rather than the strongest or fastest, though those traits are valued as well. Charisma, competence, and kindness define dog folk communities, with loyalty being the most valued virtue of all.

Alignment. Members of dog folk communities tend to form close knit bonds with their kin and companions, doing whatever is necessary to help when they are in need. This loyalty and compassion tend them toward goodness.

Dog Charm. Though not very good liars, members of dog folk communities often exude a kind of natural charisma that makes it hard not to like them. Though some intrinsically fear them. You have proficiency in the Intimidation & Persuasion skills.

The Thrill of the Chase. Dog folk communities revel in the hunt, particularly chasing game. You have proficiency in the Athletics skill.

Languages. You can speak, read, and write Common and one other language.

Dooogze Traits

The following traits are common to everyone of this species.

Bite

Bite. Your canine teeth are natural weapons, which you can use to make unarmed strikes. On a hit, you deal slashing damage equal to 1d6 + your Strength modifier

Enhanced Sense.

Enhanced Sense. As a result of your canine heritage, you have a well-honed sense of hearing and smell. You gain Advantage to all Wisdom (Perception) checks made with these senses. 

Fur Type

Fur Type

All Coats give +1 Natural AC. Additionally, the different fur types:

Curly Coat: Resistance to Bludgeoning, Proficiency with Acrobatics

Double Coat: Gain Durable Feat, Proficiency in Survival & Resistance to Cold & Fire

Long Thick Coat: +2 AC, Resistance: Cold

Short Sleek Coat: +5 Run/Climb/Swim, +1 Dex & Vulnerable to Cold

 

Dog Charm

You gain Proficiency in Intimidation and Persuasion.

The Thrill of the Chase.

The Thrill of the Chase. Dog folk communities revel in the hunt, particularly chasing game. You have proficiency in the Athletics skill.