Homebrew Andaman Species Details

Andaman

AHN-da-mahn

Once quite numerous, the so called beast-men are now a dwindling race. There are several distinct sub-species of andamen, each created through numerous attempts at cross-breeding and magical experimentation. Andamen are always mammalian predators, with the most common being the lion-men (leonids), wolf-men (lupines), leopard-men (agioto), tiger-men (tigris), and panther-men (panthera), bear-men (ursids), and fox-men (vulpines). Regardless of type, all andamen have humanoid, fur-covered bodies as well as the heads and visages of their animal counterparts. Many andamen display human hair growth in addition to their animal traits. While they possess sufficient manual dexterity for weapon use, andamen are also capable of attacking with claws and teeth.

In the wilds, andamen often live in prides or packs of 4–20 individuals. They prefer plains and savannahs to other types of terrain and usually live in huts made of woven grass. As they are creatures of magical origin, andaman reproduction is erratic at best. While female andamen will usually give birth to a litter of 1–4 cubs each year, there is a 50% chance that each of the young will be an animal, not an andaman. Thus it is believed that the andamen are slowly breeding themselves into extinction. Andamen are generally grim by nature, tending to be impassive unless aroused to anger. They are fiercely loyal to their companions and savage fighters—with or without weapons. Although andamen do not like the scent of goblins, they bear no ill will toward them.

 

 

Andaman Traits

Keen senses (hearing and smell), Darkvision, Leap, Natural Weapons, Stealthy, Track by Scent.

Night vision

Because of their animal lineage, Andaman have increased night vision. They treat dim light as normal and darkness as dim light. This requires a minimal light source, such as stars or a nearby ember still emitting light.

Keen senses

Advantage to Perception checks that include hearing or smell. Advantage to initiative.

Natural weapons

Bite attack or 2 claw attacks.

Ability increase

Increased DEX

Ability increase

Ability increase