Homebrew Apeling (Monk-ey) Species Details

Apelings are a fusion of human and monkey traits. Their fur, 5 feet long tails, ape faces, and most other physical characteristics suggest monkey and thus they are closer to primate than man. However, their intelligence, larger size, and more bipedal posture suggest the influence of human traits. Apelings are closer to the size of a small human yet their strength is more comparable to an orc or dwarf than human. They usually have more defined muscles than monkeys although they are still rather slender, keeping a very athletic appearance. Fur colours range from common black and brown to the more exotic colours such as pink or green. White fur is usually a "sign" of inherent greatness. Apelings age fast, reaching full adulthood in only 12 years. Although apelings only have a slightly longer lifespan than humans, their active nature and lifestyle mean they burn through their years faster than a human, putting their average lifespan at 100 years. Few careful and quieter apelings may live to see 150 and usually hold roles as tribal leaders and chiefs. Despite ageing fast, apelings do not feel the usual effects of old age until months before their death, many still adventuring within the last year of their life.

Apeling (Monk-ey) Traits

Mee Monkee I Am

Ability Scores

+2 Dex
+1 Wis

Grasping Tail

Benefit: You can use your tail to grab stowed items. While you cannot wield weapons with your tail, you can use it to retrieve small, stowed objects carried on your person as a free action.

Special: You can use your tail to grab unattended items within 5 feet as a bonus action, as well as to grab stowed objects carried on your person as a free action; you can hold such objects with your tail, though you cannot manipulate them with your tail (other than to put them in your hand).

Climbing: While climbing, the tail can be used to steady yourself so that your hands can remain free, allowing for normal actions while climbing.

Apeling Traits

Age. Apelings mature faster than humans, reaching adulthood by the age of 12, and commonly live to be around 100 years old.
Alignment. Apelings' love for adventure and energetic personalities often cause them to be more chaotic.
Size. Apelings are shorter but weigh about as much as most humans. Your size is Medium.

Darkvision. 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.
Languages. You can speak, read and write Common and one other language of your choice.

 

Skills of the Primate

Monkey climb good. You have proficiency in Acrobatics