Homebrew Dog Species Details
Faithful Friends
Dogs have not strayed from their love of their humans, dwarves, etc. They are loyal companions and are quick to trust those who show them kindness.
Fierce Foes
Despite their size, dogs tend to be very strong due to the combination of their canine and humanoid muscles. Dogs are fiercely loyal and will defend their friends against any monster that comes their way. So watch your back, monsters, because dogs will not give up until you're neutralized.
Dog Names
These are suggested names for dogs. Feel free to come up with your own.
(female) Mango, Autumn, Sakari, Lady, Lily, Bella, Luna, Daisy, Zoe, Sadie (male) Max, Cooper, Buddy, Bear, Jack, Milo, Miki, Toby, Jake (family name) Although most dogs adopt the family names of the people around them, some have their own. Bones, Fluffers, Caninius, Snooten, Boopert
Dog Traits
Your canine heritage and humanoid tendencies grants you abilities no other race can match.Ability Score Increase
Your Dexterity score increases by 2, your Charisma score increases by 1, and your Strength score increases by 1.
Age
Although normal canines mature around 2 years old and live to be 15 or 16 years old, these dogs live longer due to their advanced knowledge of surviving in this world. Due to this, dogs have proficiency in survival.
Alignment
Dogs tend to be neutral or good. Most breeds of dog are chaotic, having little understanding still of what the laws are of the world. But some breeds, such as golden retrievers, have learned the laws of the land and follow them dutifully.
Size
Most dogs are on the smaller side, but some, such as the Saint Bernard or Great Dane, are considered medium. Breeds like the chihuahua or dachshund would be tiny creatures.
Speed
Your base walking speed is 35 feet.
Impressive Snoot
Due to their canine heritage, dogs have the ability to smell creatures from a great distance. Dogs can smell whether or not a creature within 40 feet is good or evil.
Cute and Cuddly
At the 3rd level, dogs can add a 1d4 of Hit Points per creature to five creatures within a 20 foot range. This is used as a bonus action and can be used twice before you must take a long rest because being cute is hard. At the 6th level you use 1d6, at 10th level you use 1d10, and at 17th level you use 2d8.
Keen Senses
You are proficient in the Perception skill.
Languages
Most dogs were raised by humanoids or other dogs. Because of this dogs can speak Common and one other language of your choice. At the 5th level they learn an additional language.
Canine Ancestry
Because dogs are in fact part animal, they can cast Speak with Animals and Animal Friendship.
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