Homebrew Canid Species Details
Coming from every nook and cranny the world has to offer, canids are loyal and often boisterous furred members of society. They're often in pursuit of action, action, and more action; they suit the life of an adventurer well.
Man's Best Friend
Canids are found mostly within cities where they can be of use to the local people whether it be with work or play. They're rather sociable and love companionship, as being lonely is something they despise greatly.
Canid Names
Canids do not stick to any certain pattern with their names. They mirror human names most often.
Canid Names: Brutus, Penny, Alistair, Chester, Joy, Duke, Poppy, Sailor, Cody, Daisy, Bertram, Fluffy, Fido
Canid Traits
Your canid character has the following racial traits.Ability Score Increase
Your Charisma score increases by 2.
Age
Canids have lifespans equivalent to humans.
Alignment
Canids aren't evil at heart and are often good or neutral. They're unpredictable otherwise, and it differs for each individual.
Size
Canids vary greatly in size. Your size is Medium.
Speed
Your base walking speed is 35 feet.
Keen Senses
You have a strong sense of smell and sensitive hearing. You gain proficiency in the Perception skill and have advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on hearing or smell.
Digging
Your instincts passed down from your ancestry tell you to dig, and who are you to deny them? You have a burrowing speed of 15 feet.
Fearsome Fangs
Your sharp teeth are natural weapons, which you can use to make unarmed strikes. If you hit with them, you deal piercing damage equal to 1d6 + your Strength modifier, instead of the bludgeoning damage normal for an unarmed strike.
Languages
You can speak, read, and write Common and one other language of your choice.
Families
The canid are vastly different across the world, each still fitting into a family that branches from the original base. Choose a family from the choices below.
Herding
Canids of the herding type are intelligent and thrive in situations where their mind is put to the test.
Ability Score Increase. Your Intelligence score increases by 1.
Problem Solver. You are proficient in Investigation.
Hound
These canids are known for their agility and racing prowess.
Ability Score Increase. Your Dexterity score increases by 1.
Fleetfoot. Your running speed increases by 5ft.
Sporting
These canids are skilled in hunting and excel in harsh conditions.
Ability Score Increase. Your Dexterity score increases by 1.
Agile Swimmer. You have a swimming speed of 20ft.
Working
These canids are most suited to work as bodyguards, soldiers, or frontline adventurers.
Ability Score Increase. Your Strength score increases by 1.
Powerful Build. You count as one size larger when determining your carrying capacity and the weight you can push, drag, or lift.
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