Kangaskhan (5e Race)

Kangaskhan

“	"A mother protecting her child is one ferocious beast!"	”
—Kangaskhan, Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Red/Blue Rescue Team

Physical Description

A pack of Kangaskhan and their offspring

Kangaskhan are large, bipedal creatures that vaguely resemble kangaroos. They have a brown hide with several raised patches and a cream-colored belly. They have large, cream-colored ears, narrow, red eyes, and a short, rounded snout with two fangs in the back of their upper jaw. On top of their head is a thick, black plate. There are epaulette-like growths over their shoulders and a row of spikes down their back. They has three clawed digits on each hand and foot and a thick tail. On their belly is a pouch that contains a baby Kangaskhan. Unlike its parent, the baby is light purple and has smooth skin.

Shave reported sightings of Kangaskhan with a coloration similar to the child it carries: a light purple body with a greenish plate on their head.

History

Though they were first discovered in the southern savannahs and grasslands of Kanto, in an area commonly referred to as the Safari Zone, they can be found in many such areas. If a region has a so-called Safari Zone, you're more than likely going to find them there. They're also known to inhabit marshes like the Great Marsh in Sinnoh and, if desperate enough, sometimes dwell in caves.

The reason Kangaskhan tend to reside in such places is for protection, as the race is near extinction and Safari Zones are maintained by people and act as amusement and nature parks. The reason for their near extinction is blamed on poaching and isn't helped by the fact that Kangaskhan are a female only race. However, Kangaskhan are also somehow born with a baby in their pouch, though on some rare occasions a Kangaskhan will be born without a baby. These creatures are extremely protective of their child, but as long as you don't show any ill will, especially to their child, they can be very friendly and motherly. They are even known to "adopt" orphans, including human children. One famous case was a boy known as "The Kangaskhan Kid".

A Kangaskhans devotion to their child knows no bounds. If a Kangaskhan meets a hostile party, it will not back down and continue fighting to the bitter end no matter what all to protect its child. After three years of age, the child will leave the pouch and venture off on its own. This is the only time a Kangaskhan is known to cry, and will do so wildly.

Society

Kangaskhan tend to live solitary lives, focusing all of their energy on the care and well-being of their young, but will form packs when they can and help take care of each other's young. However, if one chooses to live in human society, their motherly nature will often steer them towards finding work dealing with children, such as daycare services and even pediatric assistants.

Kangaskhan Names

Kangaskhan, being a female exclusive race, often have feminine Common names. They sometimes like giving themselves familial titles, such as "Aunty" or "Momma".

Kangaskhan Traits

Tall kangaroo-like mothers who are completely devoted to their children.
Ability Score Increase. Your Strength score increases by 2 and your Constitution score increases by 1.
Age. Kangaskhan mature after 3 years and can live on average for up to 25 years.
Alignment. Given their motherly nature, Kangaskhan tend to lean towards Good and Neutral alignments. The only thing rarer than a Kangaskhan is an Evil Kangaskhan.
Size. Kangaskhans stand just above 7 feet tall. Your size is Medium.
Speed. Your base walking speed is 30 feet.
Early Bird. You only require 6 hours of sleep per day instead of the usual 8 hours.
Force of Will. You have an advantage on saving throws against being frightened.
Dizzy Punch. Your fists are natural weapons, which you can use to make unarmed strikes. If you hit with them, you deal bludgeoning damage equal to 1d6 + your Strength modifier.
Parental Bond. Your determination is rubbing off on the child you carry in your pouch. Starting at level 3, as a reaction, your child can make an unarmed strike. If you hit, you deal 1d4 bludgeoning damage.
Powerful Build. You count as one size larger when determining your carrying capacity and the weight you can push, drag, or lift.
Languages. You can speak, read, and write Common and one other language of your choice.

Random Height and Weight

Base Height	Height Modifier*	Base Weight	Weight Modifier**
6′ 2''	+2d12	110 lb.	× (2d4) lb.
*Height = base height + height modifier **Weight = base weight + (height modifier × weight modifier)

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