Homebrew Dromo Species Details

Brutal masters of smithing and war. The Dromo are bug-like people, whose flesh and hearts are hardened by the harsh environments of Embilor. Living near Mt. Vestica (an Urgosian Rift), they have adapted a system of living that revolves around training and equipping some of the world’s greatest soldiers. The two main castes in Dromo society reflect this: Dinergates hunt the monsters to protect the people and Ergates craft the monsters’ parts into weapons and armor. These two groups are represented by their own king: the Dinergyne and Ergyne, respectively. Above them all is the Gyne, the matriarch of all Dromo, who births most of the land’s people. Their lifes of war and forging lead them to admire Chanti above all other Rytes, citing his fires as the reason they live. Though war-like, the Dromo have had little notable conflict with other races, besides frequent skirmishes with the Mets to their West, who see them as savage.

Dromo Traits

A Dromo's traits are developed through their culture and supported by their durable exterior.

Ability Score Increase

Your Constitution increases by 2 and your Charisma increases by 1.

Age

Dromo reach adulthood in their early teens and usually live a little longer than half a century.

Size

Living near an Urgosian Rift, releasing excessive chaos energy, the size of Dromo can vary wildly. However, your size will always be Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Caste Training

You may choose to have proficiency in your choice of Martial Weapons or proficiency in your choice of Artisan’s Tool.

Phalanx

You have advantage on an attack roll against a creature if at least one of your allies is within 5 feet of you and the ally isn't incapacitated.

Exoskeleton

You have a hard outer shell. When you aren't wearing armor, your AC is 12 + your Dexterity modifier. You can use your natural armor to determine your AC if the armor you wear would leave you with a lower AC. A shield's benefits apply as normal while you use your natural armor. You also have resistance to fire damage.

Languages

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