Homebrew Varkorran Species Details
Varkorrans are towering, lupine humanoids with a striking tri-colored coat of vivid blue, deep rust, and pale white fur. Their most distinctive feature is their natural bone-like mask — a hardened facial plate resembling a skull with glowing eyes beneath. The mask is part of their biology, forming as they reach adulthood, and it serves as both protection and a symbol of spiritual awakening. Beneath the mask, no two faces are alike, but few outsiders ever see one. Their claws are sharp and dexterous, and their posture balances between feral grace and humanoid poise.
Varkorran Traits
Varkorrans are wolf-like humanoids bound by both instinct and spirit, their bone masks symbolizing their link to ancestral hunters. Swift, perceptive, and fiercely loyal, they embody the perfect balance between primal ferocity and spiritual wisdom.Ability Score Increase
Your Dexterity score increases by 2, and your Wisdom score increases by 1.
Darkvision
. Your keen senses grant you superior vision in dark and dim conditions. You can see in dim light within 60 feet as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You can’t discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.
Spirit Mask
Your hardened facial mask acts as natural armor. When not wearing armor, your AC equals 12 + your Dexterity modifier. You can still use a shield and gain its benefits.
Hunter’s Instincts
You have proficiency in either the Perception or Survival skill (your choice).
Hunter’s Instincts
You have proficiency in either the Perception or Survival skill (your choice).
Ferocious Claws
Your claws are natural weapons, which you can use to make unarmed strikes. If you hit with them, you deal slashing damage equal to 1d4 + your Strength modifier, instead of the normal unarmed strike damage.
Ancestral Howl
(Recharge 5–6) As a bonus action, you unleash a haunting howl infused with spiritual energy. Each creature of your choice within 10 feet must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw (DC = 8 + your proficiency bonus + your Wisdom modifier) or be frightened until the start of your next turn. Allies within range instead gain advantage on their next attack roll made before the start of your next turn.
Languages
You can speak, read, and write Common and Varkorran, a throaty, growling tongue of clipped syllables and sharp tones.