Homebrew Canid Species Details

The canids roam the vast landscapes of Tuyetqua, from the great plains to the high mountain forests.

Packs of these nomadic, canine-like humanoids (may appear similar to various types of dogs, wolfs, or foxes) are friendly and welcoming to outsiders, and fiercely loyal to allies and friends. A canid will never run when an ally is in danger. Naturally curious, young canids are encouraged to travel and explore the world, and gather experiences.

Noble and Fierce

Canids tend to be similar in height compared to humans and move with a swiftness that suggests their physical agility. Soft fur covers canid bodies. Their hands prove as nimble as those of other humanoids, they also have a keen sense of hearing and smell. 

Quick to Friendship, Playful

Other peoples often perceive canids as overly friendly, and may even feel uncofortable with their immediate familiarity. TThey take pleasure in games of all kinds, exercise, and have excellent endurance.

The Pack

The pack is a central family unit for canids; large extended families that live and travel together. 

Canid Names

Along with their personal names, leonin identify themselves by their pride. A member of the Flintclaw pride with the personal name of Ziore, for example, would likely style herself as Ziore of the Flintclaw.

Female Names: Aletha, Atagone, Demne, Doxia, Ecate, Eriz, Gragonde, Iadma, Koila, Oramne, Seza, Ziore

Male Names: Apto, Athoz, Baragon, Bryguz, Eremoz, Gorioz, Grexes, Oriz, Pyxathor, Teoz, Xemnon, Xior

Pack Names: Embereye, Flintclaw, Goldenfield, Ironmane, Starfeller, Sunguides

Canid Traits

Your canidcharacter has the following racial traits.

Keen Hearing and Smell

You have advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on hearing or smell

Pack Tactics

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

Ability Score Increase

Your Charisma score increases by 2, and your Dexterity score increases by 1.

Age

Canids mature and age at about the same rate as humans.

Alignment

Canids tend toward good alignments, leaning toward chaotic good.

Size

Canids are typically similar in height to humans. Your size is Medium.

Here’s how to determine your height and weight randomly, starting with rolling a size modifier:

Size modifier = 2d10

Height = 5 feet + 1 inches + your size modifier in inches

Weight in pounds = 120 + (2d6 × your size modifier)

Speed

Your base walking speed is 35 feet.

Darkvision

You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you 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.

Hunter’s Instincts

You have proficiency in one of the following skills of your choice: Acrobatics, Nature, Perception, or Survival.

Languages

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