Homebrew Ogrillon (Ogre-Bugbear Hybrid) Species Details

A rare and imposing hybrid, the Ogrillon carries the predatory reach of a bugbear and the raw, leathery resilience of an ogre. Often standing near 8 feet tall, they are easily distinguished by their patchy fur, oversized limbs, and prominent tusks.

Ogrillon (Ogre-Bugbear Hybrid) Traits

The Solitary Power Ogrillons born of Ogre and Bugbear parents often find themselves as "creatures of the threshold"—too large and blunt for the tactical, shadow-skulking warbands of Bugbears, yet too small and "too clever" to be respected by a clan of true Ogres. This displacement usually fosters a solitary and self-reliant temperament. While they lack the traditional goblinoid zeal for the god Maglubiyet, they often possess a grim, practical outlook on survival. They don't seek to lead, nor do they care to follow; most are content to be left alone in the deep wilds. However, if provoked, they display a terrifying fusion of a bugbear’s reach and an ogre’s stubbornness—hitting from distances their enemies don't expect and refusing to go down when the counter-attack finally lands.

Creature Type

You are considered both a Goblinoid and a Giant for any effect related to species.

Size

Your size is Medium, though you occupy the upper limit of this category.

Long-Limbed

When you make a melee attack on your turn, your reach for it is 5 feet greater than normal.

Powerful Build

You count as one size larger when determining your carrying capacity and the weight you can push, drag, or lift.

Ogre's Resilience

You have Resistance to Poison damage. Additionally, you have Advantage on saving throws made to avoid or end the Prone condition.

Darkvision

You can see in dim light within 60 feet of yourself as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light.

languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and 1 other language.