Briarbuck (Bri-er-bu-k)

Briarbucks are stout rodent-like beastfolk covered by thick spiny quills. Their fur is commonly shades of brown, but ranges to colors like red and grey. They have dark eyes set aside an elongated snout with sharp, but small, teeth. While quadrapedal in nature, they have the capacity to stand and wield weapons thanks to a specialized thumb-like bone in their front paws.

Culture

Tenacious Clans

These creatures live in family groups deep within the darkest and most dangerous forests, and have become accustomed to the hardships inside. Briarbucks are known to hunt in small packs and prowl the surrounding land for prey. The clans are governed and organized by an elder matriarch who makes decisions according to the needs of the group. Maturity is often pushed for in young ones, as the weak and feeble are only liabilities for the tribe. Briarbucks are able to use weapons, but when fighting one of their own or someone they view as an equal, they find that disrespectful.

Characteristics

Age

A Briarbuck reaches adulthood at the age of 10 and lives to be about 70 years old.

Alignment

Most Briarbucks are neutral and tend towards good. They try to keep the conflicts of the other races at arm's length but display remarkable ferocity when their friends, families, or communities are threatened.

Size

Briarbucks grow around 4 feet tall and weigh about 70 pounds. Your size is Small.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 25 feet.

Abilities

Darkvision

You have keen senses, especially in the dark. 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.

Thorny Barrage

As a reaction to a creature attacking you, you may discharge your quills. Any creature within 15 feet of you must make a Dexterity saving throw. On a failed save a creature takes 1d8 piercing damage or half damage to a success. You regain the use of this ability after a long rest. The DC for this saving throw equals 8 + your Constitution modifier + your proficiency bonus. The damage increases to 2d8 at 6th level, 3d8 at 11th level, and 4d8 at 16th level.

Hunting Sense

You are considered proficient in the Perception skill.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and Beast. Beast can be used to speak with other beastfolk and uses the Sylvan script.

Species Names

Briarbuck names are derived from Sylvan and commonly based upon unique or defined physical traits at birth. There is no differing naming trend between the sexes.
Example Names: Mawgrim, Wisetuft, Swiftwalker, Windpaw, Tailgrass, Limbbitter, Eeriecoat.

Related Organizations

• Urgus Clans