Homebrew Cursed Werebear Species Details
Curse: Unlike other werebears, a cursed werebear can not decide when to shapeshift. Behaviour such as uncontrolled rage, anger or simply unsophisticated behaviour might trigger the curse to go one step towards Large Bear. After a long rest the curse goes back one step.
Shapechanger: The werebear unwillingly shapechanges into a Large bear-humanoid hybrid or into a Large bear, or back into its true form, which is Humanoid. Its Statistics, other than its AC (there are also disadvantages to wisdom & intelligence), are the same in each form. Any Equipment it. is wearing or carrying isn't transformed. It reverts to its true form if it dies.
Keen Smell: The werebear has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on smell.
Cursed Werebear Traits
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The werebear unwillingly shapechanges into a Large bear-humanoid hybrid or into a Large bear, or back into its true form, which is humanoid. Its statistics, other than its size and AC, are the same in each form. Any equipment it is wearing or carrying isn't transformed. It reverts to its true form if it dies.
Bear: (Size: Medium, AC: +2, Can no longer equip weapons due to lack of thumbs, can no longer speak common.)
Hybrid: (Size: Medium, Disadvantage at persuasion, deception and performance)
Ability Score Increase
Your Strength score increases by 1, and your Constitution score increases by 1.
Age
Goliaths have lifespans comparable to humans. They enter adulthood in their late teens and usually live less than a century.
Alignment
Goliath society, with its clear roles and tasks, has a strong lawful bent. The goliath sense of fairness, balanced with an emphasis on self- sufficiency and personal accountability, pushes them toward neutrality.
Size
When you are in your true form you are medium size. Transforming into a Large Bear or a Large bear-humanoid makes you Large.
Speed
Your base walking speed is 30 feet. 40 on all four.
Climbing speed 30ft.
Keen smell (Hybrid and Large Bear form Only)
You have proficiency in the perception skill when smelling something.
Bears Endurance (All forms)
You can focus yourself to occasionally shrug off injury. When you take damage, you can use your reaction to roll a d12. Add your Constitution modifier to the number rolled and reduce the damage by that total. After you use this trait, you can’t use it again until you finish a short or long rest.
Powerful Build (All Forms)
You count as one size larger when determining your carrying capacity and the weight you can push, drag, or lift.
Thick Fur (Hybrid And Bear Form Only)
You have resistance to cold damage. You’re also acclimated to high altitude, including elevations above 20,000 feet.
Languages
You can speak, read, and write Common and Bear.
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