Homebrew Wukong-kin Species Details

Nomadic and tribal guardians of the Earth, these mighty creatures are descended from a much-revered Monkey God. Extremely loyal, hard-working, inquisitive and fun-loving, the Wukong-kin make quiet, modest lives for themselves far from modern civilisations. Until, that is, they are faced with the call of honour and adventure.

Wukong-kin are a fusion of human and monkey traits. This relation is evident in their coarse fur, prehensile tails, dog-like fangs and other traits. However, their intelligence, larger size, and more bipedal posture suggest some closeness to humanity. Wukong-kin are slightly smaller than humans, but are sill medium. They usually have more defined muscles than monkeys, though they are still rather slender, keeping a very athletic appearance. Fur colors range from common black and brown to the more exotic colors such as orange or blue. White fur is usually a "sign" of inherent greatness. Wukong-kin tails will usually be between 3 to 5 feet long and are fully capable of being used as an additional limb

Wukong-kin usually live in small tribal communities they call troops. It is Rare to find large cities or entire nations of Wukong-kin though they do exist. Leadership roles are often held either by the elders or by the most personally accomplished, however, leaders generally don't have much power as many Wukong-kin prefer group decisions over the decisions of one individual. Wukong-kin don't have families In the traditional sense, most viewing all of their kin as being apart of their family. This sense of kinship is not limited to other Wukong-kin and can be extended to people of other races who they've grown to trust.

Due to their boastful and energetic nature Wukong-kin can often be mistaken for being disrespectful and troublesome by high-strung individuals. However due to their strength, honesty and loyalty, Wukong-kin found outside their normal communities, either from being banished or simply wanderlust, have an easy time adjusting to the "easy" life of cities. Most apeling adventurers tend to be more independent than their kin at home, but still hold on a lot to their sense of family and loyalty. Naturally energetic and overtly eager, spending their time standing still is against their nature.

Wukong-kin Traits

Wukong-kin Racial Traits

Age

Wukong-kin age fast, reaching full adulthood in only 12 years. Although Wukong-kin only have a slightly longer lifespan than humans, their active nature and lifestyle mean they burn through their years faster than a human, putting their average lifespan at 100 years. Few careful and quieter Wukong-kin may live to see 150 and usually hold roles as tribal leaders and chiefs. Despite ageing fast, Wukong-kin do not feel the usual effects of old age until months before their death, many still adventuring within the last year of their life.

Ability Score Increase

Your Dexterity score increases by 2, and your Intelligence or Charisma score increases by 1

Alignment

Wukong-kin's love for adventure, their energetic disposition along with their lack of regard for tradition and law lend them strongly to Chaotic alignments 

Size

Wukong-kin tend to be slightly shorter then your average human, averaging at about 5 foot 6 inches. They tend to have well defined and athletic builds similar to that of a gymnasts. Your size is medium. 

Adept Climber

Your natural agility allows you to climb at full speed rather than half and you can climb across ceilings using your Athletics or Acrobatics skills. Failing a DC 12 causes you to lose your grip and fall.

Skills of the Primate

You gain proficiency in two of the following skills: Acrobatics, Intimidation, Survival, Nature.

Empty Stomach

You burn through your energy faster than most humanoids and must eat twice as much as a normal human requires each day. Failure to meet your dietary needs at least 5 times a day will result in rolling at disadvantage on all ability checks (At DM's discretion) 

Heavy Slumber

During a long rest, anyone trying to wake you up must make a DC 15 Charisma ability check. Taking damage will wake you up as will being thrown into or splashed with water.

Limit Breaker

Wukong-kin are always striving to push themselves. As a reaction, when you roll a natural 1 on a Strength, Dexterity or Constitution ability check or saving throw, you can remake the check and take the new result. Once you use this ability, you can't use it again until you complete a long rest.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common.