Bearfolk (5e Race)

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Bearfolk

"Grrrr... who dares disturb my SLUMBER!?" - Quote from wild Bearfolk man

Physical Description

Bearfolk appear at first as normal black bears, scavenging for food. But, when examined closer, you notice the flair of intelligence in their large, black eyes. They usually have black or brown fur, but rarely they can have cinnamon, dusky tan or even white. They can walk on all fours like their animal cousins, but they consider it too low for their abilities.

History

Nobody really knows how the Bearfolk came into being. Some say that a group of bears bathed in a magical spring that gave them intelligence and they populated, some say they simply came into being, appearing out of nothing, others say that they were victims of a cruel experiment that turned them into blood-thirsting monsters designed to kill all living things.

Bearfolk Names

Bearfolk use names punctuated by growls and grunts inaudible by humanoids, so they use Common words to describe their habits or mannerisms. They have no difference between Male and Female names.

Names: Graruuk (Tree-breaker), Hrekor (Honey-seeker), Reerok (Meat-killer)

Bearfolk Traits

A Primitive Bear-Man, Quite Dangerous
Ability Score Increase. Your Strength score increases by 2 and your Constitution score increases by 1.
Age. Bearfolk normally reach maturity around their 15th year, they live for around 95 years or less.
Alignment. Bearfolk strongly believe in a well ordered and relatively peaceful community, leaning towards lawful.
Size. Bearfolk are all around the same size range, from around 7 feet to well over 8 feet tall. Your size is Medium.
Speed. Your base walking speed is 35 feet. You also have a climbing speed of 15 feet.
Darkvision. You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You can't discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.
Keen Smell and Hearing. You have advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sound or smell.
Claws. Your large claws count as natural weapons that can be used as unarmed strikes, they deal 1d6 slashing damage plus strength on a hit.
Naturally Intimidating. You have proficiency in the Charisma (Intimidation) skill.
Powerful Build. You count as one size larger when determining the maximum weight that you can carry, push, drag or lift.
Survivor. You have proficiency in the Wisdom (Survival) skill
Bear Speech. You can communicate simple ideas with bears.
Languages. You can speak, read, and write Common, Bearfolk and one other language of your choice.

Random Height and Weight

Base Height	Height Modifier*	Base Weight	Weight Modifier**
6′ 6''	+2d8	400 lb.	× (2d8) lb.
*Height = base height + height modifier **Weight = base weight + (height modifier × weight modifier)

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