Pawmo (5e Race)

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Pawmi

“	Isn't that just a pikachu?	”
—Person that gets shocked a few seconds later

Physical Description

From the Pokemon: Scarlet and Violet game art

Pawmo is a stout, bipedal, rodent-like Pokémon that evolves from pawmi. Its fur is almost entirely light orange, with tan colorations on its front paws, snout, and long, fluffy tail, and green on the insides of its ears. Its face has beady brown eyes, a tiny nose, and yellow electric sacs on its cheeks. There is a prominent tuft of fur on its forehead and smaller ones near its ears. Pawmo has five fingers. Its arms are very long and stretch down to its feet. Pawmo's front paws contain yellow pads that turn teal-blue when releasing electricity. It uses these paw pads for its signature fighting technique, where it simultaneously strikes and zaps foes with its paws in a sumo slapping kind of style. Because of its appearance and electric typing, it is sometimes called the pikachu of the Paldea region.

History

Pawmo are creatures native to the wilds of Paldea and the evolved form of pawmi. Pawmo, being more developed than infantile pawmi, venture outside the Southern Province of Paldea and are seen much more widespread. Due to their electrified fists, people learned they were not to be kept as simple pets. Once a pawmo has aged and traveled, their fur becomes supercharged and prominently displays on the large tuft on their head. At that point, they evolve into a pawmot. Despite being fighting type, pawmo are not confrontational creatures. They will defend themselves when attacked, but rarely will cause conflict.

Society

Pawmo have a desire to wander, though not all. Many pawmo will spread beyond the South and West Provinces, expanding into many other areas of Paldea. They are fond of grassy areas with berry trees, which are their favorite food. Some pawmo do stay to watch over young pawmi in their original areas since pawmi do not have fully developed electrical sacs for adequate defense. Pawmo travel in small packs that watch each others backs. They tend to make their homes in burrows near their favorite berry tree locations. When attacked, they will all charge in to barrage enemies with electrical flurries. They will usually be the first to strike when attacked. This changes when they evolve into pawmot, who are much slower to react, even when attacked.

Pawmo Names

Pawmo are often named while they are still pawmi. They have spritely, energetic names that are usually short and cute.

Male: Paws, Cheekers, Cheeks, Frisk, Mighty

Female: Cheeks, Electra, Wendy, Surge, Jasmine.

Pawmo Traits

Design Note: When considering this race, please look over the optional rules for tiny players.

Electrical mice pokemon that can punch you out
Ability Score Increase. Your Dexterity or Strength score increase by 1 and your Charisma score increases by 2.
Age. Pawmo generally mature as early as 8 years of age and live to be 60 years old at most.
Alignment. Not seeking conflict, pawmo tend to be neutral. They are also friendly but will be the first to strike back when attacked.
Size. Pawmo are only a little over a foot tall on their hindlegs. Your size is Tiny
Speed. Your base walking speed is 25 feet.
Iron Fist. The power of your fists is not to be underestimated. Your unarmed strikes deal bludgeoning damage equal to 1d4 + your Strength modifier.
Volt Absorb. Your special biology allows you to charge yourself with electrical attacks thrown your way. When you take lightning damage, you can use your reaction to instead take no damage and regain a number of hit points equal to the amount of damage you would have otherwise taken. You can use this feature a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus, regaining all uses after you finish a long rest.
Natural Cure. Pawmo are known to be hardy creatures that roam the Paldean wilds. Over the course of a short, you can expend a hit dice to end one condition affecting you. The condition can be paralyzed, poisoned, deafened, or blinded.
Static. Your electrical cheek pouches release electricity that coats your entire body. When you make unarmed strikes, you can change the damage to lightning damage instead.
Nimble. You can Dash as a bonus action.
Languages. You can speak, read, and write Common and one other language of your choice.

Racial Feat

To represent evolution into pawmot, the below racial feat can be taken at the appropriate

Pawmot

Prerequisite: pawmo
Pawmo become pawmot after traveling and developing stronger arms and thicker fur that amplifies their electrical abilities.

• Your Strength score increases by 1.
• Your size becomes Small.
• The damage of your unarmed strike increases to 2d4 + your Strength modifier.
• When you hit a creature with your unarmed strike and deal lightning damage, you can make an additional unarmed strike with your bonus action.

Random Height and Weight

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

Suggested Characteristics

When creating a <race name> character, you can use the following table of traits, ideals, bonds and flaws to help flesh out your character. Use these tables in addition to or in place of your background's characteristics.

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