Homebrew Gora Species Details

Wukong's Garden

One day centuries ago, a community of each primate species was given the gift of sentience from the mischievous God, Wukong. Wukong is a Chaotic Neutral deity who is known to by little but prayed to by the Apelings. These tribes quickly adapted to their new found intelligence, building more impressive shelter and more efficient communities. Most Ape folk choose solitude, wanting to be where their ancestors and cousins live, but others have sought to let the world see the Apelings. 

Somewhere between Man and Ape

Apelings are an extremely confident and upbeat race. Physically speaking Apelings  are quite similar to humans in terms of body build, with the addition of fur, a more monkey like face and of coarse their tails. Their fur tends to have the same verity of color as human hair, for example the common browns, blacks, blondes and reds, though some can be born with more metallic colors such as silver and gold. Apeling tails will usually be between 3 to 5 feet long and are fully capable of being used as an additional limb. Apelings are naturally athletic and born with inquisitive minds, they are quite fond of games, adventuring and anything that allows them to work with their hands.  

Family mentality

Apelings usually live in small tribal communities they call troops. It is Rare to find large cities or entire nations of apelings though they do exist. Within these troops leadership roles tend to be held by elder members of the community, however decision making for the troop is usually done in a group. Apelings don't have families In the traditional sense, most viewing all of their kin as being apart of their family. This sense of kinship is not limited to other Apelings and can be extended to people of other races who they've grown to trust.

Due to their boastful and energetic nature Apelings can often be mistaken for being disrespectful and troublesome by high-strung individuals, this is doubly true with high elves.  However due to their strength, honesty and loyalty they have little trouble finding work in cities and rural towns, just don't expect to see too many Apeling teachers. Apelings get along quiet well with most other races, and the friendships between Apelings and Gnomes are famously strong.

Apeling Names

Most apelings can be found in Kara-Tur, far east of Faerun. As such they share very close proximity to the Shou Ethnic group of Humans and borrow a fair bit from their culture, this includes naming traditions. Most Apelings will share similar names to their human neighbors.

Male Apeling Names: An, Ang, Chen, Chi, Fai, Jiang, Jun, Lian, Long, Meng, On, Shan, Shui, Son. Wen

Female Apeling Names: (female) Bai, Chao, Chichi, Jia, Lei, Mei, Qiao, Shui, Tai

Apeling Surnames: Chien, Huang, Kao, Kung, Lao, Ling, Mei, Pin, Shin, Sum, Tan, Wan 

Gora Traits

Gora are the silverback gorilla tribe of Apeling

Gora Strength

This trait gives Gora +2 Strength and +1 Constitution

Darkvision

Darkvision out to 60ft

Languages

Most Gora learn Common as well as an additional if possible

Powerful Build

Carrying Capacity is increased to Large

Smell

Gora's have proficiency in Perception due to their enhanced smell 

Teethy Smile

Gora have proficiency in Intimidation, while having the modifier be Strength based rather than Charisma

Apeling Athletics

Gora's can use their feet as hands in some situation while also having proficiency in Athletics

Brave

Gora have advantage on saving throws against being frightened

Bite

As a bonus action you may use your teeth as natural weapons, dealing 1d4 + Strength Modifier in piercing damage

Rock

Ranged Weapon Attack: (Strength+Proficiency Bonus) to hit, range 25/50 ft., one target. Hit:(1d6 + {Strength}) bludgeoning damage

Gorilla Grip

Oversized Weapons(Large Creatures) can be wielded by Gora