Homebrew Bugfolk Species Details

“Many insectile races are defined by their hive-mind mentally, but bugfolk were granted individuality during a golden age of progress by a pale being long since passed from this world. Bugfolk strive to remain civilised, working diligently to foster purpose and meaning in their own life, and the lives of those around them.”

 Ability Score Increase: Increase two of your ability scores by 1, or one of your ability scores by 2.

Age: The aging processes of bugfolk varies between tribes. On average they live around 60 years, but some may live twice that length.

Alignment: Thoughtful and driven, bugfolk tend toward lawful or neutral alignments.

Size: Bugfolk come in all shapes and sizes. Your size is medium.
Speed: Your base walking speed is 30 feet. 

Languages: You can speak, read, and write Common.

 

By Mandible and Claw. Your insect-like nature grants you a fitting natural weapon, which you can use to make unarmed strikes. If you hit with it, you deal 1d4 + your Strength modifier in slashing damage.

 
Shell. You have a sturdy exoskeleton protecting you. When you aren't wearing armour, your AC is 12 + your Dexterity modifier. You can use your natural armour to determine your AC if the armour you wear would leave you with a lower AC. A shield's benefits apply as normal while you use your natural armour.  

 

Sense of Purpose: You have proficiency with the artisan’s tools of your choice.

 

 

Bugfolk Traits

“Many insectile races are defined by their hive-mind mentally, but bugfolk were granted individuality during a golden age of progress by a pale being long since passed from this world. Bugfolk strive to remain civilised, working diligently to foster purpose and meaning in their own life, and the lives of those around them.” Ability Score Increase: Increase two of your ability scores by 1, or one of your ability scores by 2. Age: The aging processes of bugfolk varies between tribes. On average they live around 60 years, but some may live twice that length. Alignment: Thoughtful and driven, bugfolk tend toward lawful or neutral alignments. Size: Bugfolk come in all shapes and sizes. Your size is medium. Speed: Your base walking speed is 30 feet. Languages: You can speak, read, and write Common. By Mandible and Claw. Your insect-like nature grants you a fitting natural weapon, which you can use to make unarmed strikes. If you hit with it, you deal 1d4 + your Strength modifier in slashing damage. Sh