Homebrew Otterfolk, Builder Species Details

History

Otter folk were created when a wizard gave human intelligence to a normal otter. The otter escaped into the wild and bred with a normal otter, passing its intelligence on to its offspring. Eventually their bodies evolved to suit their intelligence, and they became bipedal and grew thumbs.

Society

Otter folk live in large tribes, usually of several males, their mates, and their children. they divide their roles, and will become fishers or fighters. Fishers provide food for the tribe and fighters protect the tribe from enemies.

Otter folk Names

Otter folk names tend to come from things in nature, such as Rock, Thistle, and Bark.

Male: Bark, Oak, Rock, Spruce, Thistle

Female: Brook, Ivy, Moss, Petal, Pine

Otterfolk, Builder Traits

Otter folk were first created when a wizard gave human intelligence and dexterity to a normal otter.

Ability Score Increase.

Your Strength and Intelligence scores both increase by 1.

Age.

A typical otter folk reaches maturity at two years old, and can live to a maximum of 60 years.

Alignment.

Otter folk tend to be neutral, though it is not uncommon for them to be lawful or chaotic.

Size.

A typical otter folk is between 2 and 3 feet in height. Your size is Small.

Speed.

Your base walking speed is 25 feet, and you have a swim speed of 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.

Otter Resilience.

You have advantage on Constitution saving throws against magic and against being poisoned.

Hold Breath.

You can hold your breath for up to an hour.

Languages.

You can speak Common and Halfling.

Hard Worker.

You have advantage on Constitution saving throws against exhaustion.

Natural Artisan.

You are proficient in one artisan's tool of your choice.