Homebrew Beetle Species Details

Stalwart and enduring, beetle kin are an insectoid people with gleaming carapaces that range from earthy browns to iridescent shades of violet, green, or deep black. Standing tall and broad-shouldered, they possess thick chitinous armour, powerful mandibles, and antennaes that twitch with heightened perception of their surroundings. Despite their imposing appearance, beeltekin are deeply communal and spiritual, seeing themselves as protectors of kin and tradition. Many carve symbols into their shells or adorn themselves with them that tell their story.

Beetle Traits

strong, resilient, nocturnal vision typically, natural armor, faint

Chitinous Armour

The beetlekin's body is protected by a thick, natural shell of chitin that grows in overlapping plates across their torso and limbs. This carapace is dense enough to deflect blows that would easily harm softer races, granting them an innate resilience even without the aid of crafted armor. While they may still wear traditional armor, many beetlekin rely on their shell alone, its durability acting as both a shield and a mark of heritage.