Homebrew Apemen Species Details

the life of an Apeman

A rather strange species of ape-like creatures, originating from deep in the jungles and swamps. often found climbing and swinging in the trees or found guarding their villages in the trees, these apes are both and ingenuitive and intelligent species as a wild and primitive one. Often while fighting some of the other that live within or near their  territories, they will see something that was built or put together and from it, they can discern how best to replicate it or fix, or if the needs arise, break it. Its often seen the Apemen have much difficulty separating their instincts with their intelligence and although quite intelligent, their instinct has been known to get the best of them when members of their troop or allies are hurt, regardless of how.

New to the world

As they are new to outside world, Apemen are naturally curious seeing ways to cause mischief and learns new things as they go along the travels. Just as your new to the world, the world is new to you not knowing what to make of you and your life styles. they will be discerned by your lake of basic hygiene or not understand your desire to reject the commodities of civilization, but will warm up mild nature and good company.

 

wild tribes

although they are spreading out into the world, that doesn't mean they are a part of it. While the Humans, Elves, and Dwarves build large towering cities and construct large edifices, the Apemen seclude themselves in the jungles, the mountains and the swamps, surrounded by their troop, their family protecting their home from encroaching intruders. the troop is led by 1 leader, the Silverback who is surrounded by a group of male warriors who hunt, fight and gather material for the tribe. The females on the other hand are led by a shaman who leads the females in diplomatic missions, stealth missions, protect the tribe from outside threats with extreme prejudice.

warring species

although they have grown in intelligence as a species, their wild nature is still a factor in their life choices. They continue to fight and wage these mini-war so on species like the yuan-ti, the Lizardfolk and passing Orcs who intrude upon their territories, even among their own kind from different troops. They have no need for greed, no ambitions, just an instinct to survive and live their life, on their land, among their troop.

Apemen Traits

dual mind, savage attacks, long limbs, natural climber, fangs and claw, Apemen tail, tribal living

Savage mind

because of your unique nature, you have an understanding of most components around while also living with the wild nature inside you. strength is increased by 1 and wisdom is increased by 2 but intelligence and charisma is decreased by 1

long limbs

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

natural climber

due to their lifestyle, Apemen can climb almost surface without any disadvangtage

fangs and 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.

age

Apemen mature as fast as humans but live up to 70 yrs

alignment

Apemen live from the teachings of the Ape god, living by his chaotic or nuetral nature choosing their allies as they live their life

speed

your base walking speed is 30

languages

you speak and write common. you can speak the tongue of beasts understanding them and they understanding you

apemen tail

as your grow your tail becomes more versatile able to use it like a third hand, using simple tools and weapons but you are at a disadvantage if your attack with it

tribal living

you are proficient with any simple weapon with range attack