Homebrew CANID Species Details

Candis are dog-human hybrids. Created through magical means a couple centuries past, the original canids were developed to guard temples, keeps, and other places of import. However, the canids were smarter and wiser than their creators expected and declared that there was more to their indentured existence.

Thanks to their friendly attitude and ability to survive in most conditions, canids love to wander. Many canids lend their services to other groups of adventurers, instantly creating families to which they are fiercely loyal. Once a canid has bonded with a group, there is very little that will separate it from its newfound pack.

Many canids are trained as trackers and bounty hunters. Not only do their innate senses aid in their hunt, but its unflappable patience and determination make them terrifying foes for their targets. Canid hunters can track quarry for thousands of miles, sometimes spanning entire continents.

CANID Traits

Loyal, Fearless, and Proud

Wise and Cunning

Your Wisdom score increases by 2, and your Charisma score increases by 1.

Natural Inquisitor

You have proficiency in the Perception and Nature skills.

Loyal

As an action, you can protect a creature that you can see within 5 feet of you. As long as the creature remains within 5 feet of you and you aren’t incapacitated, any attacks made against that creature are made with disadvantage until the start of your next turn.

Tracker

Whenever you make a Wisdom (Survival) check related to tracking a creature, you are considered proficient in the Survival skill and add double your proficiency bonus to the check, instead of your normal proficiency bonus.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and Canid. Canid is a guttural language punctuated by low growls, yelps, and barks.