Homebrew Deep Born Species Details

An amphibious race of half-sharks the Deep Born are a force on both land and at sea. Generally using brute force and intimidation to get what they want, they are known and feared by many throughout the world. 

The Deep Born are born to parents who have made deals with a Water Lord. They are immensely strong and ruthless fighters and are often seen working as muscle for anyone willing to hire them. Known for their taste for blood they are met with looks of fear by a great many who look upon them. They are driven by a sense of survival and often don't feel a sense of belonging. Traveling round to find work and make money where they can with anyone willing to hire them. Some have been known to become adventurers and use the nomadic lifestyle to hide away from the looks of fear that so often fall upon them in crowded areas.,

They range from 8 to 12 feet in height and are naturally muscular, despite their immense appetite. They have a shark like face and humanoid body.

 

Deep Born Traits

The Deep Born have an assortment of skills that make them an intimidating force.

Dark Vision

Being adapted to land and the depths the Deep Born can see up to 60ft in dark and dim light.

Ability Score Increase

Due to their towering stature and natural build the Deep Born get a +2 to their strength score. While an intimidating presence they are great communicators and get a +1 to charisma.

Age

The Sea Lords curse causes the Deep Born to have a life span of 1500 years.

Alignment

The deep born can be of any alignment, although many remain neutral caring mostly for their survival.

Amphibian

The Deep Born can breathe on both land and water.

Sleep

Your shark like body makes you enter a four hour trance for long rest. where you remain aware of your surroundings

Intimidating Grin

Their many rows of teeth are frightening. Advantage on all intimidation rolls

Languages

They can speak both Common and Aquan