Homebrew Afrad Jackalfolk Species Details

Quick to Quarrel

Other peoples often perceive Jackalfolk as quick to take offense, intolerant of criticism, or belligerent. The truth is that many Jackalfolk 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 Jackalfolk aren’t inclined to carry grudges. A warrior might react with sudden violence to an insult, but when the fight is over (and the Jackalfolk's superiority proven), the insult is forgotten—along with the vanquished foe.

Pride and Self-Reliance

Few Jackalfolk devote themselves to the service of the gods. Most Jacakalfolk have an extreme sense of self reliance and pride. Due to trying to prove themselves as an alfa (not limited to males). This primal instinct makes most Jackalfolk over confident not feeling they need blessings of the gods. Some Jackalfolk even go as far to make fun of believers due to their trust and need for others. 

Jackalfolk and the Gods

d6	Attitude
1	I’m amused by the antics of the gods and their earnest, but ultimately deluded, mortal champions, and I feel smugly superior in my detachment.
2	The meddling of the gods in mortal affairs makes me angry and bitter. I wish they would just leave us all alone!
3	I view the gods as worthy adversaries—incredibly clever and well-prepared to play a long game but ultimately doomed to lose their games.
4	I’m certain every bad thing that happens can ultimately be blamed on the gods, but I roll my eyes at each new twist of fate and try to get on with my life.
5	I wish that I could be as naive as humans and other mortals who actually think the gods are looking out for them. I miss that kind of innocence.
6	I don’t talk about it among other Jackalfolk, but I actually revere the gods and try to please them by my actions.

 

Afrad Jackalfolk Traits

Your Jackalfolk character has the following racial traits.

Ability Score Increase

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

Age

Jackal mature a little faster then humans reaching physical adulthood at the age of 14 but live to see the same age as humans.

Alignment

Jackalfolk tend toward neutral alignments. Jackalfolk who are focused on the pride lean toward lawful good.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Superior Darkvision

You can see in dim light within 120 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.

Animalistic pride

You have proficiency in one of the following skills of your choice: Athletics, Intimidation.

Strength of the alfa

Whenever you make an intimidation check using either strength or intelligence add a 1d4

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and Jaqin.