Homebrew Ursine Species Details

Bear-Folk, Beasts of the Deep Wood, Cave Walkers....

The Ursine have had many names throughout history. Most of which have reflected the fear they inspire in those who tread into their homes uninvited seeking treasure.

While these "adventurers" are right to fear the anger of the Ursine, they do not see the true nature of these simple people. A hearty and proud race, the Ursine love the solitude and serenity that comes with mountain life. 

It's a common misconception that they feed mostly on the flesh of those foolish enough to cross their path. In fact, the Ursine mostly rely on their scavenging prowless to see them through the harsh mountain winters. 

Rarely do these folk leave the mountains of their ancestors to travel unless pressed to do so.  Most often, they are forced to by circumstance or un-characteristic urge to see the world.

Age

Ursine reach adulthood at age 15 and live up to 60 years.

Alignment

Ursine tend to keep to themselves and do not have a formal cultural structure. They tend to be Chaotic Neutral. 

Size

Ursine are between 6 and 8 feet tall and weigh between 350 and 500 pounds. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Ursine Traits

Bears or men.... Somewhere in between?

Ability Score Increases

Your Strength score increases by 1, and your Constitution score increases by 2.

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.

Scavengers Fortitude

You are immune to poison that is ingested and you have resistance to all other poison damage. 

Nature's Bounty

You have proficiency in the Nature skill.

You can double this proficiency when using this skill to scavenge or identify food.

Cave Dweller

You understand the workings of caves better than most.  You have advantage on Perception (Wisdom) checks that rely on smell and hearing while underground. 

Primal Fear

Your appearance causes terror in most humanoids due to an underlying primal fear.

You have disadvantage on Persuasion (Charisma) and Deception (Charisma) checks against humanoids. 

You have advantage on Intimidation (Charisma) checks against humanoids that are size Small or less. 

 

Large Build

You count as one size larger when determining your carrying capacity and the weight you can push, drag, or lift.

Language

You can speak, read, and write Common and Ursine