Homebrew Alhkur Species Details

"When The Creator crafted the material plane, he divided it into 3 different layers. The Topside, where you and I reside; The Underdark, home of thieves and scoundrels; and finally, The Lightless, caves so deep and dank that those whom reside there haven't a concept of the sky or heavens above. They are a cut throat land, and thus bred the toughest of the tough. All this to say, if you meet one in combat, bet on a Alkhur being the last monstrous face you see.

Alkhur-Canu, or more commonly simply Alkhur, are ferocious by nurture of the Lightless land they were molded by. This being said, the Alkhur can be a civil people given the right environment. In my many years of chronicling the vast curiosities of this world, I have come across a handful of such civilized Alkhur nomads, granted each one hailed from the Topside. Do not let this fool you into a false sense of security however, as even those more agreeable to converse are constructed to survive the harsh depths, and retain their primal instincts that allowed them to thrive in such an environment.”

-Stephen W. Lakosh, Chronicles of Existence

 Well out of their natural habit, Alhkur on the Topside are quite a rare and unusual sight. Because of this and their monstrous appearance, Alhkur-Canu are often feared by the general public and outcasted by them. They often find themselves in the shadier districts of cities, working for blackmarkets or mercenary groups due to this public disapproval. 

Beings of the Lightless

Alhkur have rough, bumpy skin that ranges in color, although most are commonly gray, dark blue, dark green, or a deep crimson. From the nose up, their skulls protrude from their head, and sport as many as 6 horns of varying shapes and sizes. Alhkur range in height from around 5 feet to 8 and a half feet tall.

Alhkur Names

Alhkur are given three names. The first, their given name. The second, the first three letters of their mother's name and last three of their father's. The third, the name of their tribe. 

Examples of male given names: Kordik, Tarkl, Qurta, Daok, Beklw

Examples of female given names: Ahkn, Terkl, Ywol, Fualke, Kebnl 

Examples of Tribe names: Holkendrl, Qantlkee, Folenkwn, Wnkiloquta

Alhkur Traits

Your Alhkur character will have the following traits

Ability Score Increase

You can increase one of your ability scores by 2, and one other ability score by 1

Speed

You have 35 feet of movement speed and an equal climbing speed.

Size

You're a medium creature.

Creature Type

You're a Humanoid.

Eyes of Alhkur

Over millions of years, the Alhkur-Canu people developed advanced echo-location due to the complete lack of light in the Lightless. You have 30ft of Blindsight but are blind beyond that.

Tough Skin

To survive the tough and deadly environment in the caves of the Alhkur, you've developed an exoskeleton and hardened skin. Your AC is 11 + your Dexterity modifier.

Age

Alhkur-Canu can live to be around 150 years old

Languages

You know common, Canu, and one other language of your choice

Sure-footed

Keeping your balance and moving across large, uneven terrain comes very easily to you due to your life in the caves.  You gain proficiency in Acrobatics.