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[thecreaturecodex]

Fukinkō-neko

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Fukinkō-neko CR ½ NE Humanoid This little creature resembles a humanoid kitten with an innocent mien. As it flexes, one of its arms grows to an enormous size.

The fukinkō-neko are “off balance cats”, both in terms of their anatomy and their view of the world. Fukinkō-neko are related to paka and have similar control over their physical form. Instead of being able to assume human guise, fukinkō-neko can instead cause one of their arms to swell to hypertrophic proportions. This oversized arm serves as a powerful weapon, and fukinkō-neko are remarkably strong for their size. Fukinkō-neko are social kleptoparasites, using their cute looks and way with words to convince people to give them food and money… and then beating anyone who refuses and taking it anyway. Fukinkō-neko culture is built around the idea that most people are marks to be exploited, and that it’s better to be the exploiter than to be taken advantage of oneself. Things that they want, they take, and they have little compunctions about theft or robbery.

Some fukinkō-neko are drawn to the adventuring lifestyle, as it is a (marginally) socially acceptable way to hurt people for money, and to surround themselves with strong protectors to boot. These fukinkō-neko adventurers may soften from the evil upbringing the species is known for, but are still prone to selfish and covetous behavior. Fukinkō-neko are both fascinated by and jealous of creatures capable of full shapeshifting, and are especially likely to join parties with kitsune, paka or other shapeshifting species. Fukinkō-neko often take class levels in rogue, slayer or brawler; those with spellcasting are most likely to be sorcerers or bards.

Fukinkō-neko as Playable Characters Fukinkō-neko do not have racial hit dice, and advance by character level. Fukinkō-neko characters have the following statistics +2 Dexterity, +2 Charisma, -2 Wisdom Fukinkō-neko are nimble and charming, but prone to foolishness Small size Move speed 30 ft Darkvision 60 ft. and low-light vision Big Beefy Arm (Ex) As a move action, a fukinkō-neko can cause one of its arms to swell to enormous proportions. When its arm is enlarged, it gains a slam attack that deals 1d6 points of damage. If the fukinkō-neko only uses its slam attack in a round, it deals 1.5 times its Strength bonus to damage. Any melee weapon held in that hand only gains a +2 racial bonus on damage rolls. If a fukinkō-neko has levels in a class like monk or brawler that grant it bonus damage to unarmed strikes, its unarmed damage when the big beefy arm is active is equivalent to a Large character. A fukinkō-neko’s big beefy arm remains enlarged for 1 minute per character level, and a fukinkō-neko can use this ability a number of times a day equal to 3+ its Constitution bonus. Body Control (Ex) A fukinkō-neko gains a +2 racial bonus on all saving throws made against petrifaction and polymorph effects. Childlike (Ex) A fukinkō-neko gains a +4 racial bonus on Disguise checks to appear as a juvenile catfolk, and ignores the penalties for disguising itself as a different species and age category while doing so. Tricksy A fukinkō-neko gains a +2 racial bonus on all Bluff and Escape Artist checks Languages A fukinkō-neko begins play speaking Catfolk and Common. Fukinkō-neko with high Intelligence scores may choose from the following bonus languages: Elven, Gnoll, Gnome, Goblin, Halfling, Orc, and Sylvan.

Fukinkō-neko Brawler 1 XP 200 NE Small humanoid (catfolk) Init +2; Senses darkvision 60 ft., low-light vision, Perception +3 Defense AC 16, touch 14, flat-footed 13 (+1 size, +2 Dex, +1 dodge, +2 armor) hp 11 (1d10+1) Fort +3, Ref +4, Will -1; +2 vs. petrifaction and polymorph Offense Speed 30 ft. Melee short sword +4 (1d4+2/19-20) or unarmed strike +4 (1d4+2) or slam +4 (1d6+3) or short sword +4 (1d4+4/19-20) or unarmed strike +4 (1d8+2) with big beefy arm Ranged light crossbow +4 (1d6/19-20) Special Attacks big beefy arm (4/day, 1 minute), martial flexibility (move action, 4/day), unarmed strike Statistics Str 15, Dex 14, Con 13, Int 8, Wis 8, Cha 12 Base Atk +1; CMB +2; CMD 15 Feats Dodge, Improved Unarmed Strike (B) Skills Bluff +4, Disguise +2 (+6 as juvenile catfolk), Escape Artist +8, Perception +3; Racial Modifiers +2 Bluff, +4 Disguise to appear as juvenile catfolk, +2 Escape Artist Languages Catfolk, Common SQ brawler’s cunning, martial training Ecology Environment warm plains and urban Organization solitary, pair or gang (3-6 plus 1 with 2-4 character levels) Treasure NPC gear (leather armor, short sword, light crossbow with 20 bolts, other treasure)

[ghostlightconsortium]

Dohwar

[I would just like to take a moment to thank @thecreaturecodex for bouncing ideas off and proofing this entry, I am thankful for her help.]

Dohwar This small penguin-like humanoid sports a glossy black and white feather coat with a colorful brow feathers.

Dohwars are a race of small, chubby, flightless avian resembling in many ways large penguins. Native to temperate and arctic coastal regions of a far off world, they are consummate merchants, viewing most interactions through a lens of mercantile exchange and contract. A dohwar refers to marriage partnership as a "merger" and their eggs as "new wares." A dohwar is constantly seeking new means of barter and exchange, a trait that either makes them endearing or grating depending on the individual dealing with the dohwar. Dohwar tend to loath violence, viewing it as a complete dissolution of ability to negotiate with others, but in case of the inevitable, prefer a support role, leaving combat to allies or mercenaries when combat arises.

Dohwar as player characters A dohwar does not have racial Hit Dice and advances by character class. Bard, Occultist and Rogue are common classes among dohwars. A dohwar character has the following racial traits-

+2 Intelligence, +2 Charisma, -2 Wisdom: Dohwar are shrewd and charismatic negotiators, but are known to be flighty and impulsive.

Small: Dohwar gain a +1 size bonus to their AC, a +1 size bonus on attack rolls, a –1 penalty on combat maneuver checks and to their CMD, and a +4 size bonus on Stealth checks.

Slow Speed: Dohwar have a base speed of 20ft. They also have a swim speed of 30 feet and gain the +8 racial bonus on Swim checks that a swim speed normally grants.

Humanoid (Dohwar): Dohwar are humanoids with the dohwar subtype.

Dohwar Telepathy: A dohwar is able to mentally communicate with any creature within 30 feet with whom she shares a language. Otherwise this ability is identical to the telepathy ability.

Hold Breath: Dohwar can hold their breath for a number of rounds equal to four times their Constitution score before risking drowning or suffocating.

Mercantile: Dohwar receive a +2 racial bonus to Appraise and on a Craft or Profession skill of their choice. Dohwar also always have Appraise and Sense Motive as a class skill.

Psychic Attunement: Dohwar receive Empath as a bonus feat at 1st level. Those who can’t use occult skill unlocks at 1st level instead gain the Psychic Sensitivity feat as a bonus feat.

Alcohol Immunity: Dohwar are immune to the effects of alcohol and alcohol addiction, however, glucose, such as found in fruit and honey, affects her in a manner similar to strong wine or beer.

Language: Dohwar begin play speaking Common and Dohwar. Furthermore, members of this race with high Intelligence scores can learn any languages they want (except Druidic and other secret languages).

[starryknight-dragonarts]

Cobalt Kobolds, Blue Kobolds or Koblues are various names of a rare species of Kobolds who for enigmatic reasons have leanings towards the energy of the Fae Realm or ties to Fairy Dragons. Their scales are a vibrant Blue color, not quite like the Chromatic Blue Dragon, they almost resemble the shiny iridescent color of Cobalt Quartz crystals in color. Their ears and tail are also distinct features that separate them from other Kobolds. They have large ears which greatly resemble Butterfly or Fairy Wings, featuring unique patterns that may be used to identify individuals and Eyespots which may serve a role in intimidating or deterring predators. Their tails give off a constant faint blue ghostly glow which trails magical wisps like fire making them stand out in their dark environment, some travelers have reported what were likely a large group of Cobalt Kobolds making a tree appear to be ablaze with ghostly blue flames without burning. Rather than trying to go for camouflage, they have taken more of an aposematic coloration approach using their coloration to warn aggressors and predators  that attacking or eating them is a bad idea. Like other Kobolds, they tend to dwell in tight knit horde communities with strong social order, and can be found mostly within dark and wild places of the world like dense forest floors and dark caves. While they are very capable climbers they seem to be most comfortable on the ground and digging burrows in the earth either within caves or under large trees. They are diligent workers, who tend to be content when left to their own devises, however they are also clever and industrious little inventors with an inclination towards mischief, which is perhaps enhance by their Fae Dragon connections. They love to build things for the main purpose of messing with travelers who pass through their territory. These traps are more meant to annoy and frustrate travelers rather than actually cause them physical harm like a chest that releases smelly gas when opened. They like to see travelers be surprised and laugh at their misfortune, but If the traveler is a good sport about being pranked, they may receive a boon and be welcomed next time they pass by the Kobold’s territory or led by the Cobalt Kobolds to an area of value. Cobalt Kobolds can also be appeased with offerings and gifts, returning the favor in kind, though sometimes this just means they are going to stealing from somebody else. However particularly poor sport and violent travelers deeply offend Cobalt Kobolds, and they have a long memory for people they hate. They tend to try not to directly confront targets, but will cause “accidents” to happen around them. They also have a special trick for people they particularly don’t like being able to poison metal objects with a touch. Sometimes if they are trying to escape a dangerous pursuer, they will drop a pouch that contains poisoned Golden coins to distract them, and then regroup to gang up on them while they are weak. (Stat Sheet will be available soon once I have established a means to purchase it)

[dm-tuz]

Harpy Flock

Play as a free-spirited Harpy flitting from town to town performing for the masses, or a tenacious flightless feathered fighter trying to prove themselves. The Harpy player race has you covered with four different types of bird person. Which one will you choose?

[adndmonsteraday]

Kobolds were aggressive, insular, yet industrious small humanoid creatures. They were noted for their skill at building traps and preparing ambushes, and mining. They were distantly related to dragons and urds.

A kobold was a reptilian humanoid, standing between 2 and 2.5 feet (60–75 centimeters) tall, weighing 35 to 45 pounds (16–20 kilograms), with scaled skin between reddish brown and black in color and burnt orange to red eyes. Their legs were sinewy and digitigrade. They had long, clawed fingers and a jaw like a crocodile. Small white or tan horns protruded from their head, and they had rat-like tails. They would often smell of wet dog and stagnant water. Kobolds liked to wear red or orange garments, which were usually ragged.

Kobolds were resentful of their short stature and hated members of other races who poked fun at them for this. Most felt as though they ought to compensate for their small size in other ways, such as humor or aggression. They would naturally tend to hate larger creatures, and although they would show respect and obedience if required, they always looked for ways to display their resentment.

The ultimate goal of the kobold race was to conquer as much land as possible.

Source: https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Kobold

[pathfindercatalog]

Aardgnoll (Race)

(Hey! This is the first time I’ve finished one of my homebrew drafts! Image Source: https://furbooru.org/images/233343)

Aardgnolls are smaller, insectivorous relatives of gnolls. Dwelling in small, close-knit family groups led by the eldest female, they hunt insects and other vermin, and some families have been known to domesticate and herd vermin. Aardgnolls are pacifists, and refuse to kill anything other than vermin. Dwelling in harsh climes, the typical punishment for breaking this taboo is exile, roughly equivalent to a death sentence. The majority of aardgnoll adventurers are such exiles, and typically grow to see their comrades as their new family. Aardgnolls are viewed by many larger races as adorable, like puppies or kittens, and use this to their advantage in trade and diplomacy with other desert races. Larger gnolls view aardgnolls as pests or embarrassments at best, and food sources at worst. Aardgnolls are often rangers or druids.

Aardgnoll (15 RP)

Small (0 RP) monstrous humanoid (3 RP)

Speed: 30 ft. (0 RP)

Ability Score Adjustments: +2 DEX, +2 CHA, -2 STR (0 RP)

Languages: Linguist (1 RP). Aardgnolls begin play knowing Common. Aardgnolls with high Intelligence scores can learn any languages they want (except Druidic and other secret languages).

Ancient Foe (3 RP): Aardgnolls gain a +2 dodge bonus to AC against vermin and a +2 racial bonus on combat maneuver checks made to grapple vermin.

Desert Runner (2 RP): Aardgnolls receive a +4 racial bonus on Constitution checks and Fortitude saves to avoid fatigue and exhaustion, as well as any other ill effects from running, forced marches, starvation, thirst, and hot or cold environments.

Healthy (2 RP): Aardgnolls gain a +4 bonus on Fortitude saves against disease and poison, including magical diseases.

Emissary (1 RP): Once per day, aardgnolls can roll twice when making a Bluff or Diplomacy check and take the better roll.

Gregarious (1 RP): When aardgnolls successfully use Diplomacy to win over an individual, that creature takes a –2 penalty on attempts to resist any of the member's Charisma-based skills for the next 24 hours.

Quick Reactions (2 RP): Aardgnolls receive Improved Initiative as a bonus feat.

[stelladeosttrpg]

Catiss Kobold, the alternative to the previously established Venix Kobold (who prior to now did not have a subrace name, they were just *the* Kobold).

v- Subrace description below the mark. -v

Further disgraced from their draconic ancestors than most, the Catiss endure shame from many other Kobold. Their faces are wider, and sport large cobra-like frills on the sides. Their scales are so small they can almost be mistaken for fur. Brushing a Catiss backwards is certain to cut one’s hand open. Their innate element is water.

Catiss bodies are quite long, from both limb and torso. However, their hind legs come up short, ironically giving them a silhouette closer to that of a true dragon than their brethren. Catiss tails have far less girth to them than that of the Venix, seeming far skinnier overall. Their scales range from blue to purple.

[dev-the-dm]

Playable Race: Reptilian

Were you also underwhelmed by the lizardfolk race, and have you also wished you could play a humanoid snake in 5th edition without having to go evil and more human than snake? Then the reptilian is the race for you. Three subraces comprising of crocodiles, snakes and lizards get you pretty far. These subraces have their own strengths and weaknesses, and allow for a wider variety of lizardlike player characters. Enjoy!

For better, full-page high quality imagery, take a look at the Reptilian Race at the Homebrewery here!