Homebrew Awakened Dog Species Details

Members of this race were once ordinary canines, but have since had their eyes open by the awaken spell. They retain their dog tendencies, but are capable of communication and functioning in society. They display unwavering loyalty in most regards, though oftentimes the will also try to find their own path, figure out who they are now. Generally, though, they are good-natured creatures.

Appearance: Dogs come in a wide range of breeds of varying fur lengths, colors, and patterns. Other physical features can also vary wildly from breed to breed.

Size: Dogs come in a wide variety of sizes depending on breed. Your size is either medium or small.

Age: Dogs tend to live for an average of 10-15 years.

Speed: Your base walking speed is 40 ft.

Awakened Dog Traits

Keen Hearing and Smell, Bite, Four-Legged

Ability Score Increase

If you are playing with racial ASI, add +1 to Strength, Constitution, and Wisdom, +2 to Dexterity, and -2 to Charisma.

Keen Hearing and Smell

You have advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on hearing or smell.

Bite

Melee Weapon Attack: STR-based with proficiency, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 1d6 + STR piercing damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 11 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone. 

Four-legged

As a being born to walk on all fours, you have no hands to use, so instead you manipulate objects using your mouth. For the purposes of wielding and using items, you only have one hand. Additionally, having to use your paws and mouth in place of hands makes fine motor movements difficult. You have disadvantage on all dexterity (slight of hand) checks.

Language

You speak common.