Homebrew Bearmen Species Details

The Bearmen are a very rare species. Not dissimilar to that of a werebear, the Bearmen are fierce warriors reeking havoc anywhere they see fit.

Bearmen aren't created in a natural setting, these warrior are always awakened. Sent forth into the world from where they have been chosen to rise. Each Bearmen will have a specific goal they are told to complete such as aiding adventures, defeating evil etc etc

Still, some Bearmen aren't given task but are awakened with reason. These Bearmen normally become great warriors and are written down in the Bearmen tales and songs.

Noble and Fierce

Bearmen tend to be tall compared to humans and move with a boldness that suggests their physical might. Tawny fur covers Bearmen bodies. While their hands prove difficult compared to those of other humanoids, Bearmen have bear claws, which they attack with deadly force. This, along with their ability to produce bone-shaking roars, gives most Bearmen an air that readily shifts between regal and fearsome. Bearmen often act with purpose, which can come off as imperiousness. While this can reassure their allies, it can also suggest defiance in the face of what they perceive as imposed authority or unworthy experts.

Quick to Quarrel

Other peoples often perceive Bearmen as quick to take offense, intolerant of criticism, or belligerent. The truth is that many Bearmen simply enjoy fighting, whether verbal or physical. They take pleasure in argument, wrestling, sparring, and even battle, enjoying the opportunity to exercise their minds and bodies. It follows, too, that Bearman aren’t inclined to carry grudges. A warrior might react with sudden violence to an insult, but when the fight is over (and the Bearman's superiority proven), the insult is forgotten—along with the vanquished foe.

Bearmen Names

Most Bearmen are not given names when awakened, they earn them meaning that those they travel with will normally give them a name, be it more of a title such as "The Destroyer" or a real name like "Keith". Bearmen see name giving a huge gift and it gives them an identity.

Bearmen Traits

Your Bearmen character has the following racial traits.

Ability Score Increase

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

Age

Bearmen do not age and until they die will always look the same.

Alignment

Bearmen tend toward good alignments given they are given tasks to aid those who need it. However there has been a few corrupted Bearmen 

Size

Bearmen are typically over 6 feet tall, with some standing over 7 feet. Your size is Medium.

Here’s how to determine your height and weight randomly, starting with rolling a size modifier:

Size modifier = 2d10

Height = 5 feet + 8 inches + your size modifier in inches

Weight in pounds = 200 + (2d6 × your size modifier)

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

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.

Claws

Your claws are natural weapons, which you can use to make unarmed strikes. If you hit with them, you can deal slashing damage equal to 1d4 + your Strength modifier, instead of the bludgeoning damage normal for an unarmed strike.

Guided Travels

You have proficiency in one of the following skills of your choice: History, Intimidation, Perception, or Survival.

Belly Roar

As a bonus action, you can let out an especially menacing roar. Creatures of your choice within 15 feet of you that can hear you must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw or become frightened of you until the end of your next turn. The DC of the save equals 8 + your proficiency bonus + your Constitution modifier. Once you use this trait, you can’t use it again until you finish a short or long rest.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and one language of your choice.