Sqʷn̓ečstm
The Sqʷn̓ečstm are a race of playful otters that love to frolic in the water and play tricks on unsuspecting travellers. Their small size lends themselves well to this as they can get into places that other races cannot. Many Sqʷn̓ečstm prefer to live their own way, isolated from all but their closest friends and familly. This combined with their trickster nature has caused them to develop an unwelcome reputation among the other races of Malplenan.
The majority of the Sqʷn̓ečstm can be found in Mel̓ux̌aca’, which is a forested nation that they run south of the T̍lim̍ Qul Mountains. They are also common to find working with the Khünd Ajil, both in the Confederacy of Khünd Ajil but also around the world due to their symbiotic nature and The Fishing Famine. They are also well travelled on their own and are often found wherever there are bodies of water.
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Sqʷn̓ečstm
The Sqʷn̓ečstm are a race of playful otters that love to frolic in the water and play tricks on unsuspecting travellers. Their small size lends themselves well to this as they can get into places that other races cannot.
race features:
Nimbleness: You can move through the space of any creature that is of a size larger than yours. Naturally Stealthy: You can attempt to hide even when you are obscured only by a creature that is at least one size larger than you. Dextrous Dodge: When you are hit by a weapon attack, but before damage is rolled, you may attempt to dodge out of the way to reduce damage as a reaction. Roll 1d4 and reduce the damage by the amount rolled + your proficiency modifier + your Dexterity modifier. Once you use this ability, you can’t use it again until you roll initiative at the start of combat or until you finish a short or long rest. Survival: Your senses are well tuned to staying alive when the worst happens. You have proficiency in survival checks. Aquatic: You are an aquatic mammal that has adapted to spending large amounts of time in the water. You have a swim speed of 45 ft and can hold your breath for 15 mins.
Nimbleness: You can move through the space of any creature that is of a size larger than yours. Naturally Stealthy: You can attempt to hide even when you are obscured only by a creature that is at least one size larger than you. Dextrous Dodge: When you are hit by a weapon attack, but before damage is rolled, you may attempt to dodge out of the way to reduce damage as a reaction. Roll 1d4 and reduce the damage by the amount rolled + your proficiency modifier + your Dexterity modifier. Once you use this ability, you can’t use it again until you roll initiative at the start of combat or until you finish a short or long rest. Survival: Your senses are well tuned to staying alive when the worst happens. You have proficiency in survival checks. Aquatic: You are an aquatic mammal that has adapted to spending large amounts of time in the water. You have a swim speed of 45 ft and can hold your breath for 15 mins.
Size: Small - 3 ft - 4 ft length, 1 ft height, 30 lbs - 50 lbs weight, 1.5 ft - 2 ft tail length
Feats
Ripple Radar
Sqʷn̓ečstm
Your whiskers give you the ability to sense ripples while you are underwater.
- Increase your Dexterity score by 1, to a maximum of 20.
- Gain tremorsense up to 60 ft through water or other liquid substances.
Escape Artist
Sqʷn̓ečstm
Your nimbleness and small size allows you to easily escape from tricky situations.
- Increase your Dexterity score by 1, to a maximum of 20.
- You gain proficiency in the Acrobatics and Slight of Hand skills. If you are already proficient in either skill, you add double your proficiency bonus to checks you make with it.
Basic Information
Anatomy
River Otters.
Their fur is coloured and can be patterned in various ways. Common colours are various shades of brown, black and white, but many other colours also exist. Common patterns found are two tones with the belly or the face as the second colour. Their fur is very dense and they need to maintain and groom it very well to maintain its waterproof seal so that they can stay warm in the water.
They have natural pockets under their armpits due to both their dense fur and skin flaps. This allows them to store many small items or food for later use or consumption.
They are generally smaller creatures, averaging 3 - 4 ft in length and 1 ft in height with a 1.5 - 2 ft long tail. However, they are hefty for their size, weighing in at 30 - 40 lbs. However, their size and weight varies about 50% in each direction. They are very long for their height and look like they are slinking everywhere they go.
Dietary Needs and Habits
Sqʷn̓ečstm are largely carniverous and get most of their nutrition from fish, crustaceans, insects, birds and other small mammals. However, they enjoy many other foods, including fruit, berries and vegetables and eat a wide variety of foods for pleasure.
Additional Information
Perception and Sensory Capabilities
Sqʷn̓ečstm have great senses all around, but three senses stand out.
- Their eyes have special lenses that help them see underwater by correcting for the refraction of light.
- Their paws are very sensitive which greatly aids in their dexterity.
- Their whiskers detect nearby movement in water through small vibrations.
Average Height
1 ft
Average Weight
40 lbs
Average Length
3.5 ft / 1.75 ft tail
Geographic Distribution
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