Homebrew Tamed Gnoll Species Details
Tamed Gnolls are very similar to regular Gnolls. They stand between 7 and 8 feet tall, with furred humanoid bodies. They appear like hyenas, with a varying of patterns that are mainly dull grey or brown, including some spotting. Where a Gnoll would likely wear more brutal looking armour or something more serving to Yeenoghu, a Tamed Gnoll would wear something more fitting to their community or profession, much like any other race. Often times they go with a lighter set of armour that has more leeway, given the size of their bodies, or have heavier armour custom made if they can afford it.
Tamed Gnolls are often found in more combat based professions, like guarding or escorts. These are areas that they typically excel in more, with most Tamed Gnolls being taken in by Guards or travelers. Some however, are taken in by other groups, so while uncommon, Tamed Gnolls could also be found in libraries and other places of learning and worship trying to increase their knowledge and abilities.
Tamed Gnoll Traits
Tamed Gnolls have the following racial traits:Ability Score Increase
Your Dexterity score increases by 2, and your Charisma score increases by 1.
Age
Tamed Gnoll's reach adulthood at around 12 years old, and live to about 80 naturally, though many die before that due to fights.
Alignment
Tamed Gnoll's have a large variety of alignments, but tend to find themselves drawn more to Chaotic by their instincts. Depending on how much self control they have, they can be more Neutral. It is rare to find a lawful Tamed Gnoll.
Size
Tamed Gnolls are often rather large, standing between 6-8 feet tall. Males are typically on the smaller end, while females are often on the larger.
Speed
Your base walking speed is 30 feet.
Darkvision
You have a hyena's keen senses, especially in the dark. You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you 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.
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 bludgeoning damage normal for an unarmed strike.
Intimidating
You have proficiency in the Intimidation.Due to your size and frightful appearance you have natural proficiency in the Intimidation skill.
Languages
You can speak, read, and write Common and one other language of your choice.