Homebrew Enueru (Dogfolk Variant) Species Details
"I have never met a friend as loyal as you, and I know I will never meet your equal,” whispered Galdred, kneeling next to Hunter, his chest barely moving as his comrade tried to bandage his wounds. “Your words are kind,” Hunter responded gruffly, crimson discolouring his white and grey fur, now matted as the blood was drying with the mix of dirt from the scuffle. Hunter’s nose twitched at the smell of the astringent Galdred applied, his eyes focused back onto the human who was frantically tending to the deep cuts. “But you are the one who gave everything to me. You are the one who showed me trust and love, understanding and patience…” The Enueru’s voice trailed off, his normally keen eyes losing the life they had once held. A tear rolled down Galdred’s cheek as he looked down at his companion - more than man or dog, more than the two combined. Truly the perfect partner.
The Way of the Doge
Enueru are dog-like humanoids that tend to live in groups of ten to twenty, and have very strong social bonds. It is rare to meet an enueru separated from its familial group, so to see one alone normally means that something tragic has happened to their kin. Most people will never meet an enueru in their life, and few will know of their existence. Although some groups tend to be nomadic, others find a niche within the environment they call home and create an isolated colony where they will be able to survive.
Loyalty Above All Else
Their personality and appearance can make the enueru great travelling partners if you have the luck to ever meet one. The desire for tight social bonds make them great allies in combat, business, or friendship. Enueru have strong convictions, whatever they may be, and are not easily swayed when it comes to their moral compass. Those who are important to them know that they have a loyal companion who will not falter when it is of the essence. This loyalty can manifest in different ways - protectiveness, support, or friendship.
Enhanced Senses
Enueru have lived off the land as long as the history of their people has been told, and are keenly attuned to the world around them. Enueru, like their non-humanoid counterparts, have a keen sense of smell and hearing. Often an individual will stop if something catches their attention, being able to discern if something is present in ways other humanoids could never imagine. When others notice nothing, the enueru will be the first to realize if something is amiss.
Hierarchical Nature
An enueru feels most comfortable within a stable, structured hierarchy. This does not necessarily mean that they need to be on top, but they like knowing what their role in a group is. Structure makes an enueru feel secure, chaos makes them nervous. Enueru are not comfortable with unjust power being imposed on individuals, and have strong values that support the idea that your place in the hierarchy is earned, and not an inalienable right. If the structure of a group seems imbalanced, enueru will be the first to try and rebalance power.
Enueru Names
Enueru do not receive their name at birth, but at their first year. Most groups hold a ceremony at the end of spring, when the young will have grown, developed, and integrated with the group. This allows their family group to learn about the young, their likes and dislikes, their personality, their skills, and assign a name that encapsulates the young one. Names are not gendered, and any name can be given as long as it seems appropriate for the individual.
Names: Brazen, Cloud, Coven, Dagger, Dancer, Flower, Gambol, Glimmer, Hire, Ivy, Jade, Joker, Lucky, Maven, Midnight, Mire, Oracle, Puzzler, Revelry, Silk, Skulk, Trinket, Zyphyr
Enueru (Dogfolk Variant) Traits
Your Enueru character has a number of traits in common with non-humanoid dogs and dogfolk.Ability Score Increase
Your Dexterity score increases by 1 and Constitution score increases by 1.
Age
Enueru mature more quickly than humans do. They are named at 1 year old and considered full-fledged adults at 10 years old. Enueru live to 45 to 50 years of age. Any older than this are extremely rare.
Alignment
Due to the way they are usually raised, dogfolk are almost always lawful. No matter what kind of ideal they have, they have a sense of inferiority. Dogfolk are eager to please and so lean towards lawful and good alignments, but are prone to chaotic and evil alignments if raised with abuse or neglect. Members of dogfolk communities tend to form close knit bonds with their kin and companions, doing whatever is necessary to help when they are in need. This loyalty and compassion tend them toward goodness.
Size
Dogfolk can range from heights of 3 feet in the toy breeds to nearly 7 feet for worker and guard breeds.
Speed
Your base walking speed is 30 feet.
Keen Senses
You have advantage on Wisdom (Perception) and Wisdom (Survival) checks that that involve on hearing, smell, or sight.
Fur Coat
Some dog folk have heavy coats, whereas others have a coat fit for hot weather. Choose whether you have a short coat or a long thick coat. If you have a thick coat, you have resistance to cold damage. If you have a short, sleek coat, your base speed is 35 feet.
Languages
You can speak, read and write Common, Canine, and one other language that your master spoke.
Low-Light Vision
Dogfolk can see twice as far as a human in starlight, moonlight, torchlight, and similar conditions of poor illumination. They retain the ability to distinguish color only in yellows and blues.
Thrill of the Chase
Dogfolk communities revel in the hunt, particularly chasing game. You have proficiency in the Athletics skill.
Bite & Scratch
Your canine teeth and sharp claws are natural weapons, which you can use to make unarmed strikes. On a hit, you deal slashing damage equal to 1d6 + your Strength modifier.
Dog Charm
Though not very good liars, members of dogfolk communities often exude a kind of natural charisma that makes it hard not to like them. You have proficiency in the Persuasion skill.
Natural Digger
You have a burrowing speed of 10 feet.
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