Homebrew Lupine Species Details

The Lupine , as many believe they are descendants of humans and wolves, or perhaps a species that evolved from a lupine stock. Whatever their origins, Lupine are considered a unique and separate race. They are humanoids with a bestial aspect, most notably their enhanced sense of smell, enlarged canines, and pronouncedly hair limbs and torso. Lupine are fairly rare and, perhaps because of this, an extremely proud species that tends to draw loyalty toward other Lupine when given the opportunity. Lupine have been operating space lanes for thousands of years but haven’t expanded much beyond their homeworld of Mefesk . Because of this, when the Breaking occurred it had little impact on the Lupine , nor did the Godswar , as their religion has more to do with reincarnation and acceptance of the natural order than concepts of the heavens or hells. This apolitical isolationism has persisted even with their introduction into the League of Aligned Worlds. Mefesk is a participating member but one that rarely impacts the direction of the League.

FIERCELY LOYAL

Lupine are slow to trust (outside of their families) but once trust is given, they are loyal, perhaps to a fault, for the rest of their lives. Life Oaths are earned within the hierarchy of Mefesk , as their political leaders will usually earn (but never demand) them. It is possible for a non Lupine to be given a Life Oath but this is extremely rare as the Lupine have come to believe that the other species of the galaxy are expansionist and aggressive. Sadly for most non Lupine , their ambitions often override their sense of honor and duty.

Lupine Traits

Your Lupine character has the following traits.

Ability Score Increase

Your Dexterity score increases by 2. You Constitution score increases by 1.

Age

Lupine mature fairly quickly, reaching maturing by age 12. Most Lupine do not live past the age of 80.

Alignment

Lupine are extremely honorable and tend to have Lawful alignments, but they don’t often focus on moral issues.

Size

Your size is Medium. Garou stand around 6 feet tall and usually weigh about 140-160 lbs.

Speed

Your walking speed is 35

Darkvision

You can see in dim light within 60 feet 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.

Keen Sense of Smell

You gain advantage on any Insight, Perception, or Survival checks when you can apply your sense of smell.

Fierce

You gain proficiency in the Intimidation skill.

Bite

You can use your enlarged canines to deliver a bite attack as a bonus action. If you hit with your bite, you can deal piercing damage equal to 1d4 + your Strength modifier; instead of the bludgeoning damage normal for an unarmed strike.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Lupine and Common