Urkan

Urkan (Singular: Urak or Ork) a name that to this day often strikes fear into many rural villages and towns. Built like a work ox they dwarf normal men in both size and physical prowess.

Urkan

Ability Score Increase +2 Str, +1 Con

Size Medium

Speed 30ft

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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.
Menacing: You are proficient in Intimidation.
Urkan Toughness: Your hit point maximum increases by 1, and it increases by 1 every time you gain a level.
Powerful Build: You count as one size larger when determining your carrying capacity and the weight you can push, drag, or lift.

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Eastern Urkan Crush: Whenever you score a critical hit you may also make an Athletics check to knock a target prone.

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Southern Urkan Aggressive: As a bonus action, you can move up to your speed toward an enemy of your choice that you can see or hear. You must end this move closer to the enemy than you started.

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Northern Urkan Sky Hunter: You receive advantage on attacks against creatures that are flying or are size large or larger.

Basic Information

Anatomy

Urkan are large physically strong and imposing bipedal humanoids. They typically have pointed ears and large canine teeth.

Genetics and Reproduction

Urkan young gestate for 190 days before birth, a rapid and intense process which takes a massive resurce tole on the mothers body. Urkan can hybridize with humans, Alfar, and Dorfar suggesting a shared common ancestry.

Growth Rate & Stages

Urkan reach physical maturity around 12 years of age.

Dietary Needs and Habits

Urkan prefer a meat and carbohydrate rich diet to facilitate their often fast paced, labor intensive lifestyle.

Biological Cycle

Urkan females enter estrus prompting a sympathetic reaction in males of the community. During these periods female Urkan are far more protective of their personal space, already born children, or domicile while males experience an increase in muscle building hormones making them far more aggressive than normal.

Additional Information

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Urkan have excellent dark vision and sense of smell.

Civilization and Culture

Common Taboos

A oath given and sworn on by the name of an ancestor must never be broken. If it is and any Urkan finds out then a black mark is placed on the offenders name.

Scientific Name

Homo Bellicus

Origin/Ancestry

Urluk(Southern), Daruk(Northern)

Lifespan

65 years

Average Height

5' 6" - 6'+