Homebrew Bel'oshin Species Details

Bel'oshin (or bearfolk in the Common language) are believed to originate from the Feywild, however, isolated tribes have been found in other worlds as well. Traces of Sylvan, specific words and phrases, are used sporadically throughout their culture, yet the only language they are known to speak is Common.

Bel'oshin are broad-shouldered and bipedal. Although they strongly resemble upright bears, they have longer legs than any bear and their massive hands are more like a human’s hand than a bear’s paw; they lack a bear’s long, sharp claws. Their physiques tend toward great bulk beneath shaggy fur. Even the slenderest bel'oshin are quite strong. Bel'oshin are over 7 feet tall when they stand at their full height, but they often appear shorter because of a natural forward roll to their shoulders. They weigh between 250 and 350 pounds.

Bel'oshin are covered in shaggy fur that can have a range of colors. The most common colors are black and brown, often with a lighter frosting or tip on the chest, shoulders, and upper back. Coppery red, honey-colored, and even pure white fur occur rarely. The color gives a clue to the particular individual’s heritage, but it’s not an exact indicator. As they age, bel'oshin tend to go silvery around the muzzle, giving them a distinguished look.

Bel'oshin Names

A bel'oshin has a given name and a clan name. Clan names are often nicknames that an individual received, and have been passed down through the generations.

Male Names: Beorst, Cauldvyr, Cirdhan, Dorngal, Erlundt, Gurralt, Hrosvir, Lhod, Nodhr, Yrn

Female Names: Anga, Burli, Daegna, Durtta, Farla, Ingyrd, Johanna, Padhra, Sivaer, Tuli

Clan Names: Fireheart, Ironhide, Lightblade, Moondancer, Razorclaws, Shadowbane, Stonebones, Valgerdsdottir, Yellowfang, Yrnsson

Bel'oshin Traits

Your bel'oshin character has certain traits deriving from your ancestry.

Creature Type

You are a Humanoid.

Ability Score Increase

Your Constitution score increases by 2, and your Strength score increases by 1.

Age

Bel'oshin come of age in their late teens and live around 80 years.

Alignment

Bel'oshin are predominantly good, mistrusting, and shunning evil. While they hold rich traditions, they value their freedom and tend toward chaotic alignments.

Size

Bel'oshin can reach a height of over 7 feet, with thick, muscular builds. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Natural Armor

Your hide is thick and tough, granting you a natural AC of 13 + your Constitution modifier.

Ursine Talent

You have proficiency in the Athletics and Perception skills.

Bite

Your powerful jaws are natural weapons, which you can use to make unarmed strikes. If it hits, you deal 1d6 + your Strength modifier piercing damage.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common.