Homebrew Simiah Species Details
While their appearance reflects all simian creatures, from the largest gorilla to the smallest marmoset, their size does not align with their animal counterparts, and they can be anywhere from 2 to 6 feet tall. All simiah can use their dexterous feet for nonverbal communication, work, and combat. Additionally, some also have prehensile tails that can grasp objects or help with balance during difficult maneuvers. These traits grant members of this ancestry unique agility that aids them in a variety of physical tasks. In particular, simiah are skilled climbers and can easily transition from bipedal movement to knuckle-walking and climbing, and back again. On average, simiah live for about 100 years.
Simiah Traits
As a simiah player character, you have the following traits.Creature Type
You are a Humanoid.
Size
You are Medium or Small. You choose the size when you select this race.
Speed
Your walking speed is 30 feet, and you have a climbing speed equal to your walking speed.
Dexterous Tail
As a bonus action, you can use your tail to manipulate an object, open or close a door or container, or pick up or set down a Tiny object.
Soft Landing
When you fall at least 10 feet above the ground, you can use your reaction to fall safely a number of feet equal to your walking speed, and you take 0 damage from the fall. Using your tail and nimble limbs, you can direct the fall into somewhat of a glide.
Nimble Dodge
Your tree-born upbringing heightens your natural defenses. When you take damage, you can use your reaction to roll a d6. Add your proficiency bonus to the number rolled, and reduce the damage you take by an amount equal to that total (minimum of 0 damage).
You can use this trait a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus. You regain all expended uses when you finish a long rest.
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