Savage Human (5e Race)

Savage Human

“The more I see of what you call civilization, the more highly I think of what you call savagery!” ― Robert E. Howard, King Kull

Physical Description

The Savage Humans share many of the same characteristics with civilized humans, with some exceptions. Due to their aggressive and tribal lifestyle, it is survival of the fittest. Thus many Savage Humans have toned bodies and are large in stature. Their clothes are comprised of animal pelts adorned with decorative bones, claws, and fangs. The only accessories they wear are the trophies they've taken from their hunts or their opponents. Tattoos, body paints, and scars are worn openly as a way to pride themselves with their bodies; which they have molded to perfection throughout their lives and experiences.

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History

Savages, or at least that's what those who live in cities call them. The Savage Humans are the descendants of those humans who grew tired of civilizations and their own weakness. Over many years these people eventually found one another and formed a roaming band of individuals, united by their common interests of the more.. primal things in life. Now they are a large nomadic tribe under the principle of survival of the fittest.

Society & Culture

Although society is a bit of a stretch, there is a set of loose rules among them. The strongest shall lead with guidance from the wisest. Disputes upon which no solution can be agreed upon are to be decided by combat, winner takes all. That's it, too many rules interrupts the simple way of life that they're so fond of. Day to day they hunt and forage, moving with their prey. Their quarries change from time to time, depending on what is found, or what they simply enjoy hunting at the time. Rather than going after the normal prey, they seek the thrill of a hunt, preying on dangerous game and monsters that roam the land. What they don't use they are able to trade for better tools, weapons, and what little commodities they use. Those who come looking for the tribe vary. There's the beforementioned traders. Collectors hoping to find a trophy to display, or request a hunt. Adventurers joining them on their travels for a time. Then there are warriors, who come to prove their strength in either one on one combat, or on a hunt. Of course all are welcome, though if you plan to stay you must be able to survive on your own. Thus brings the last group of people who generally visit the tribe. Those who grew tired of civilization and their own weakness, and sought the Savages out.

Savage Human Names

Savage Human names are often short and simple. Though after the years you may earn a title to attach to your name as a symbol of a great exploit.

Male: Jarl, Tollak, Sten, Agnar, Harker, Arne, Ker, Wist, Elof, Torel, Vidal, Dan, Arin

A male name with a title could be Haller Tusktaker, Nato the Scalper, Kodak Beastking

Female: Aady, Evy, Vidis, Hil, Inla, Thala, Bryn, Val, Sola, Reya, Kara, Jan, Lilly

A female name with a title could be Mona Heartcarver, Nina the Frontline, Byrd Pridesunder

Savage Human Traits

Ability Score Increase. Your Strength score increases by 2 and your Constitution score also increases by 2.
Age. Savage Humans live healthier lifestyles than others, although reckless. You reach adulthood in your late teens and live a little over a century.
Alignment. Despite rumors about them, Savage Humans are rarely evil aligned. Savage Humans are free spirits, doing what they want when they want, living simply how they want. They are almost always Chaotic.
Size. Savage Humans vary slightly in height and build, from almost 6 feet to over 7 feet tall. Your size is Medium.
Speed. Savage Humans enjoy the thrill of the hunt. Your base walking speed is 35 feet, you also have a climbing speed equal to your walking speed.
Savage Attacks. When you score a critical hit with a melee weapon attack, you can roll one of the weapon's damage dice one additional time and add it to the extra damage of the critical hit.
Mighty Physique. You count as one size larger when determining the size of creature you can grapple or shove, as well as when determining your carrying capacity and the weight you can push, drag, or lift. In addition, your speed is not halved when grappling a creature that is Small or smaller.
Brutish Strength. When you roll a 1 on an attack roll using Strength, a Strength ability check, or saving throw, you can reroll the die and must use the new roll.
Toughness. Your natural athleticism and primal lifestyle grants you increased fortitude. Your hit point maximum increases by 1, and it increases by 1 every time you gain a level.
Natural Athlete. You have proficiency in the Athletics skill.
Relentless Endurance. When you are reduced to 0 hit points but not killed outright, you can drop to 1 hit point instead. You can't use this feature again until you finish a long rest.
Darkvision. Long nights on hunts have sharpened your senses. As long as you are not deafened, you can make out your surroundings within 60ft. 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.
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**
5′ 8''	+2d12	160 lb.	× (5) lb.
*Height = base height + height modifier **Weight = base weight + (height modifier × weight modifier)

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