Homebrew Ursine Species Details
Stoic and nomadic, ursine are a race of bearfolk that are known as solitary huntsmen and skilled survivalists with a knack for baking. They live in places of ethereal beauty, in the midst of ancient forests or in icy mountains glittering with snow or rain, where the soft sounds of nature drift through the air and gentle fragrances waft on the breeze. Ursine rarely interact with other peoples, having all they need in their lonesome homeland and knowing the treachery of strangers.
Ursine Traits
Your ursine character has a wide assortment of inborn abilities at their disposalAbility Score Increase
Your Strength score increases by 2, and your Wisdom score increases by 1.
Age
Ursine mature and age at about the same rate as humans.
Alignment
Most ursine are neutral. They see the world as a place of predators and prey, where life and death are natural processes. They wish to survive and enjoy natural beauty, and prefer to leave other creatures to their own devices.
Size
Ursine stand between 7 and 8 feet tall and weigh between 350 and 500 pounds. Your size is Medium.
Speed
Your base walking speed is 35 feet.
Keen Smell
You have advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on smell.
Natural Weapons
Your claws and teeth are natural weapons, which you can use to make unarmed strikes. Because of your claws, you have a climbing speed of 25 feet. If you hit with your claws, you can deal slashing damage equal to 1d4 + your Strength modifier. If you hit with your bite, you can deal piercing damage equal to 1d6 + your Strength modifier.
Powerful Build
You count as one size larger when determining your carrying capacity and the weight you can push, drag, or lift.
Naturalist
You have proficiency with cook's utensils as well as proficiency in one of the following skills of your choice: Animal Handling, Medicine, Nature, or Survival.
Ursine Toughness
Due to your thick fur, when you aren't wearing armor, your AC is 12 + your Constitution modifier. A shield's benefits apply as normal while you use your natural armor. Additionally, your hit point maximum increases by 1, and it increases by 1 every time you gain a level.
Languages
You can speak, read, and write Common and one other language of your choice.
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