Homebrew Barkari Species Details
The Barkari are a magic infused species of intelligent canines. They are medium sized and stand on two feet most of the time but will lower themselves to all fours for speed. The Barkari are small to medium sized. Gifted with the ability to speak as well as to use small to medium sized tools and weapons. All Barkari also possess the Shapeshift ability where they can transform into several similar sized creatures for up to a minute.
Barkari Traits
Barkari have the ability to Leap, Run on all Fours, and ShapeshiftExtra Perception
Barkari have the increased senses of the canine species.
Fur
The fur of the Barkari protect them from the Cold.
Afraid of Loud Noises
The canine heritage of the Barkari gives them Vulnerability to Thunder damage.
Darkvision
The Barkari have excellent Darkvsion, allowing them to see up to 300 feet.
On All Fours
For a burst of speed, the Barkari can drop to all fours and run at double movement speed(60) for up to ten minutes. When running, the Bakari can be carrying nothing in it's hands, but can finish with a LEAP or Bite Attack.
Shapeshift
Due to their magical heritage, the Bakari have the ability, while Concentrating, to transform into a similar sized animal for up to one minute. Limited to woodland and domesticated animals, not monsters or magical creatures.
Leap
As a Bonus Action once per turn, can drop to all fours and then using it's animal strength, bound up to 20 feet away. Due to the quickness of the move, prevents an Opportunity Attack if starting adjacent to an enemy. Can avoid any terrain they bound over.
Bite
With it's strong canine jaws, the Bakari can make a Bite Attack on an enemy. If Successful with the attack, the Bakari can make an attempt to stay latched on the victim by making a Grapple roll. A successful Grapple means the Bakari is now latched and the victim has Disadvantage on all Attack and Saving Throws. At the start of each subsequent turn, the Bakari can take a Action to stay latched with a successful Grapple.
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