Homebrew Aakbo Species Details

Appearance 

Aakbo are a large aquatic race ranging from 8-9ft tall fully grown with a small fin atop their head and smaller ones in place of their ears. Their skin is typically dark blues and greys in coloration and has toad like bumps down their back and arms that store oxygen throughout the day to be used when they dive underwater to fish. In case they run into some trouble when they've  they've also developed large tusks and sharp teeth.

 

A simple life by the water 

Aakbo have developed their aquatic features due to where they live. Groups of Aakbo set up small fishing communities along the coast of the oceans and sometimes along the banks of large lakes. These communities consist of at most 20-30 Aakbo. Males and females both do the same work in these communities whereas the elders that are too old for hard manual labor are looked to for advice and typically watch over and raise the young. The capable in these communities go out fishing in the mornings and return at sundown with their spoils. Everything is shared amongst the village and nothing is ever wasted as they make tools, weapons, clothing and accessories out of whatever can't be eaten. Aakbo communities don't place much importance on money however they need it for necessities they can't scavenge for. Therefore every 2 weeks or so a few members of the village head into the nearest town to sell their wares. Young Aakbo are expected to follow traditions and grow up to start fishing and gathering to contribute to their community. If they don't they are either shunned or exiled which brings shame to their family. 

 

Puny Human

Aside from doing their hunting and gathering Aakbo are a quite lazy. They keep their distance from others for the most part and usually hang around other Aakbo. Only when they head into town do they interact with others. Due to their large monstrous appearance people stay clear of them unless absolutely necessary. Aakbo tend to look down on those weaker than them because they believe the strongest should be in charge. They do however respect the laws put in place by the reigning empire to preserve their way of life. 

Aakbo Traits

Aakbo have adapted to life by the water and have gained beneficial traits due to that

Menacing

Proficiency in intimidation checks  

Ability Score Increase

+2 to Str +1 to Con

Darkvision 60

Aakbo hunt underwater where light is very dim so they've developed the ability to see clearly in the dark to up to 60ft

Savage Attacks

When you score a critical hit with a melee weapon attack, you can roll one of the weapon’s damage dice one additional time and add it to the extra damage of the critical hit.

Partially Amphibious

By absorbing oxygen through your toad like bumps and releasing that oxygen, you can breathe underwater for up to 1 hour. Once you've reached that limit, you can't use this trait again until you finish a long rest.

Water Hunter

 You gain advantage on attack rolls while submerged in water

Age

Lifespan up to 90-100 years old

Alignment

Aakbo are Neutral Evil