Pugkin (5e Race)
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Pugkin[edit]
“ | The pugkin is living proof that the Gods have a sense of humor. | ” |
—Erasthmus, Martife Taifmus |
“ | multum in parvo. | ” |
Physical Description[edit]
The Pugkin are a very proud race descended from a great Canid race that came before. Known for there flat faces and short statures. Their fur colors have a wide variety
History[edit]
Pugkin are an ancient race of Canid dating back thousands of years. Descendants of the great Canid warriors of old. Most Pugkin are Nobles, well taken care of.
Attitudes and Beliefs[edit]
Pugkin have an air of self importance and believe they should be taken care of. They are brave beyond there size would indicate. They are full of buff and bravado. They are also great people pleasers as well and adapt well to many situations.
Pugkin Names[edit]
Pugkin names follow a very traditional but noble archetype. Sometimes the names can be considered cute.
Male: Pharlip, Gardo, Fosco, Hildo, Doug
Female: Sweetie, Mira, Belly, Joycie, Minnie
Pugkin Traits[edit]
Noble Canid race based in many years of honor and tradition.
Ability Score Increase. Your Charisma score increases by 2 and one other score of your choice increases by 1.
Age. Pugkin mature at 16 and live to about 80 years.
Alignment. Like humans, pugkin sport a wide variety of temperaments. Most other races are either repulsed by their looks or find them extremely adorable. Most tend towards the Good alignments.
Size. Pugkin are short in stature. The tallest of pugkin doesnt get above 5 ft. Your size is Small.
Speed. Your base walking speed is 25 feet. Pugkin have short legs so they don't get going too fast.
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.
Heightened Senses.. You have advantage in Wisdom (Perception) checks that involve hearing.
Thick Hide. You are covered in thick hide which helps or has helped you survive. While you are not wearing any armor, your Armor Class is equal to 12 + your Dexterity modifier.
Sorrow's Song. As an action, you can emit a croon so full of sorrow that it blinds creatures nearby with their own tears. Creatures within 30 feet of you must make a Wisdom saving throw (DC = 8 + your Charisma modifier + your proficiency bonus) or be blinded until the end of their next turn. You can use this trait a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus, regaining all use when you finish a long rest.
Excellent Sniffer. You have advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks regarding smell.
Pugkin Luck. When you roll a 1 on an attack roll, ability check, or saving throw, you can reroll the die and must use the new roll.
Languages. You can speak, read, and write Common and one other language of your choice.
Random Height and Weight[edit]
Base Height |
Height Modifier* |
Base Weight |
Weight Modifier** |
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3′ 1'' | +2d8 | 55 lb. | × 1 lb. |
*Height = base height + height modifier |
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