Homebrew Redguard Species Details

Redguards are the most naturally talented warriors in Tamriel. The dark-skinned, wiry-haired men of Hammerfell seem born to battle, though their pride and fierce independence of spirit makes them more suitable as scouts or skirmishers, or as free-ranging heroes and adventurers, than as rank-and-file soldiers. In addition to their cultural affinities for many armor styles and weapons (particularly swords), Redguards are also physically blessed with hardy constitutions, resistance to poison, and quickness of foot. Redguards do not share the same blood as the other human races, and they have no known connection with the ancestral Nordic homeland of Atmora.

The Redguard's innate agility and prolific level of endurance allows them to excel in any activity that demands sustained effort, most notably combat. They are likewise blessed with a very hardy constitution that allows them to resist poison and disease.

The Redguards skin tone can range from light brown to nearly black and their hair texture ranges from thick and wavy to tightly curled and wiry. Redguards are also largely average in height, well muscled and sturdy, much like the Nords and the Orcs.

Redguard Traits

Accustomed to the harsh deserts of Yokuda, Redguards have adapted their abilities as strong warriors.

Ability Score Increase

Your Dexterity, Constitution, and Strength score each increase by 1.

Adrenaline Rush

When you use this trait as a bonus action, your combat awareness increases for the next minute. You gain a +10 bonus to your initiative, your speed is increased by 10 feet, and you can add a d4 to all of your attack and damage rolls.  Additionally, at the start of combat, when you roll initiative, you can use your reaction to immediately use this trait.

    You can't use this trait again until you finish a long rest.

Combat Training

You gain proficiency in longsword, shortsword, and scimitar.

Yokudan Lineage

Thanks to your Yokudan heritage, you have advantage on saving throws against being diseased.