Homebrew Cetacean Species Details
Aquatic Predators
The depths have always belonged to the monochrome Cetacean race. No other creature is as large or fearsome under the waves. And so they hunt, ranging far and wide in the ocean, never knowing enemies they could not face on equal currents. As a by product of this, Cetaceans do not know much fear, only the thrill of the hunt and the chase. This has always been true of their race. They regard smaller races as meals and larger ones as challenges to overcome. A Cetacean is resolute in their upbringing and is not likely to give up their culture for anything, preferring certain foods over others almost to the point of starving. They are aggressive and quick to anger. With their large frames and frightening teeth, it is a poor soul who offends a Cetacean.
Nomadic Aggressionists
Cetaceans live in tribes, usually led by a matriarch. This female is usually the oldest female and she decides how the tribe functions day to day. Coloration and markings also play a large part in deciphering which tribe is which.Cetaceans are adept at spotting the differences in each other's markings, but most other races will most likely need practice in doing the same.
Monochromatic
All cetaceans have monochromatic (black and white) markings from head to toe. These markings denote their ancestry, tribe, temperment, and more besides. The angle of their dorsal fin also has meaning to the cetaceans, though other races have yet to decipher these meanings themselves.
Cetacean Traits
Your cetacean character has certain traits deriving from your heritage in the ocean depths.Ability Score Increase
Your Strength score increases by 2, and you r Wisdom score increases by 1.
Age
Cetaceans mature faster then humans, reaching adulthood around 12 years of age. They also live longer than most humans, living to around 150 years.
Alignment
Cetaceans normally lean towards neutral good and good alignments though many can be of chaotic alignments as well.
Size
Cetaceans are much taller than humans, averaging between 6 and 8 feet tall and weigh upwards of 300 pounds. Your size is Medium.
Speed
Your base walking speed is 30 feet, and you have a swimming speed of 30 feet.
Darkvision
Your cetacean eyes are adjusted to the watery depths of your homeland. 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.
Bite
Your toothy maw is a natural weapon, which you can use to make unarmed strikes. If you hit with it, you deal piercing damage equal to 1d8 + your Strength modifier, instead of the bludgeoning damage normal for an unarmed strike.
Echolocation
You may activate this ability on your turn to gain blindsight out to 60 feet from you until the end of your next turn. You can use this trait a number of times equal to your Wisdom modifier. These uses recharge after a short or long rest. If you are underwater the range of this trait doubled to 120 feet.
Hold Breath
You may hold your breath for up to 30 minutes at a time.
Manacing
You gain proficiency in the Intimidation skill.
Powerful But Awkward Build
You count as one size larger when determining your carrying capacity and the weight you can push, drag, or lift. However, due to your large frame and differing anatomy (a large head and dorsal fin namely), you are unable to wear armor that is not made specifically for you. Armor that is modified for you costs an additional 10%.
Beings of the Depths
You were born in the oceans and have a natural adaptability to its depths. You have resistance to cold damage, and you ignore any of the drawbacks caused by a deep, underwater environment.
Languages
You can speak, read, and write Common and Aquan.
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