Homebrew Beastborn Species Details

Beastborn are the product of a werebeast and a fey spirit, typically a dryad. These humanoids typically stand at around seven feet tall, with large ram horns, glowing golden eyes, and dark gray, brown or black fur. They faintly resemble jackals, with canine snouts and large ears. Beastborn are usually exiled from their homes at birth, because communities know close to nothing about them. Exiled Beastborn may band together to form strong family groups, in which the leader is the most jackal-like of the pack. This is the case because Beastborn are linked to Anubis, the Egyptian God of death and mummification. Anubis' preferred form is that of a man with the head of a jackal, so those closely resembling him are given positions of authority within the group. These groups will leave communities alone, unless said communities attack them or steal their pups.  

A Beastborn's lycanthropic blood grants it the ability to enter a mindless rage, during which it will destroy anything in the area. When a Beastborn enters one of these rages, typically nothing remains behind except for creatures strong enough to withstand it's fury. 

 

Beastborn Traits

Blood Rage, Extra Senses, Ability Score Increase

Blood Rage

Due to a Beastborn's lycanthropic heritage, it can enter a mindless rage in which it destroys everything nearby. As an action, you can enter a Blood Rage. While you are raging, you gain advantage on Strength checks and Strength saving throws. You also get disadvantage on Intelligence and Wisdom saving throws/checks. You may also use your Strength modifier for any weapon attack or damage bonuses in place of your usual bonus. 

Extra Senses

Your hightened senses grant you the ability to see and hear supernaturally. You gain proficiency in perception, and your passive perception increases by two. 

Ability Score Increase

You gain a +2 bonus to Strength and a +1 bonus to Constitution.