Homebrew Loxodon (5e Race) Species Details

Massive Warriors
A loxodon looks like a perfect blend of elephant and man, with the thick, leathery skin of an elephant and the bipedal stance of the more civilized races. Their Elephant-like heads are by far their most distinct feature, containing the same level of wisdom as their distant kin. Male loxodon tend to have a slimmer, yet more muscular, build than their female counterparts, as well as longer tusks. Regardless of gender, the beings stand head and shoulders above even the tallest of humans. Some are covered in a coarse, brown hair, others have only faint tufts of black, while others still are completely bald, lacking any trace of covering.
Ancient Mystery
The history of the race is as much a mystery to mortals as the origin of the universe. It is rare to hear a loxodon creation story, but all agree that the gods were directly involved, and that they were one of the first races, preceded only by giants and dragons. Their forces were never directly used in the wars between their larger counterparts, but nonetheless played a role in keeping the destruction in check. Many loxodon revere their ancestors, claiming that all were important in the formation of the world as we know it.
Eternal Queens
The loxodon are governed by a matriarchal leader, chosen at birth through ritual. Other females stay together, remaining in well hidden cities, far mountain ruins, or jungle villages. Regardless of location, the cities are almost always filled with females of the species, as men are ran out as soon as they come of age. Men tend to fall into war bands alongside orcs and minotaur's, as their size and strength are a priceless commodity on the battlefield. It is a rare sight to see a male within the cities, but that is a sure sign of trouble in the area.
Loxodon Names
Loxodon tend to use giant names, although it is not uncommon for words of Orc or Dwarven script to find their way into the language. Due to some races' difficulty at pronouncing their guttural names, highly social loxodon opt instead for a nickname, choosing a defining physical feature to go by, mainly revolving around their trunks or tusks. The loxodon do not use last names, instead going by their leader's name with the suffix -clan or -herd when it becomes necessary.
Male: Agvith, Ghanonoth, Ililoxth, Kavavipth, Lathilinth, Mauthouk, Phughuin, Thavaglath, Tvortilipth, Vegakhagn
Female: Ameristhea, Gaupaelia, Imimphea, Kauthila, Laulunea, Maumpthorea, Oneghea, Oriria, Phaaghia, Veriaphia
Nicknames: Broad-Tusk, Cracked-Tusk, Dark-Wool, High-Ear, Long-Trunk, Moon-Eye, Scarred-Hide, Severed-Trunk, Strong-Trunk, Twin-Tusk.

Loxodon (5e Race) Traits

"I'm telling you," the man shouted, "the city was huge! And populated entirely by-" "Elephants, we are all aware," the knight lowered his mug. "Perhaps you've a bit much to drink friend?" "No, no, not elephants," the man leaned in low, "the loxodons, I seen 'em with me own eye." "Aren't you a bit old to be spouting fairy tales?" the knight snuffed another drunkard. "The loxodon are a myth."

Ability Score Increase

Your constitution and strength scores increase by 2.

Age

Loxodon are gifted with incredibly long lives, reaching physical maturity in their teens, but are considered to be at full maturity when they reach the mental maturity point of 60. They can live to be about four hundred and fifty years old, although it is rare to see a male above two hundred.

Alignment

Given their society, loxodon tend towards a lawful nature, while it is most common to see neutral loxodon, samples of both good and evil can be found in their society.

Size

Both male and female loxodon stand well over 7-8 feet tall when mature and weigh an average of four hundred pounds. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 25 feet.

Trunk

You have a trunk that can hold items up to twenty pounds. It cannot be used to wield a weapon or use a shield, but can be used for a lantern or torch and perform simple actions.

Tusks

You have a pair of tusks, with which you are proficient. When you take the attack action, you may attack with your tusks, dealing 1d10 + your strength modifier piercing damage on a hit.

Elephant's Memory

Your memory is the stuff of legends. If you spend a minute thinking, you can accurately recall any face, name, or location you have been to in the past 10 years. The recall increases for every minute you spend thinking.

Thick Hide

When not wearing armor, your AC is 13 + your Constitution modifier.

Natural Born Smith's

You are proficient with smith's tools.

Convincing Talkers

You gain proficiency in the Persuasion skill.

Powerful Build

You count as being one size larger when it comes to determining carrying capacity.

Languages

You speak, read, and write Common and Giant. You may communicate through gestures and trumpets a simple idea to any elephant or mammoth nearby.