Goriya

The Goriya, a race of canine humanoids, possess a striking resemblance to jackals, their sleek, pointed features denoting their proud lineage. Among them, the Keatons stand apart with a fox-like countenance, while the Wohsu take on a more formidable, wolfish appearance. Although closely related to Moblins, Goriya have a more slender and dextrous form best suited for evasion and precise work. Their inherent pride and deeply rooted aversion to failure guide their cultural ethos, viewing any misstep as a moral shortfall. Renowned for their unparalleled skill in craftsmanship, the Goriya are credited as the original creators of the boomerang, a testament to their artistry and innovation.
With a reputation as quick learners, they possess the unique ability to swiftly replicate skills witnessed within their own pack, exhibiting an exceptional talent for mimicry. Their keen sense of smell serves them well in the art of hunting, allowing them to track prey with remarkable precision. Keatons, distinguished by nimble digits, boast an unmatched dexterity and precision, making them adept thieves. In contrast, the Wohsu excel as long-distance pursuit hunters, utilizing their wolf-like attributes to track and chase down targets with tenacity and prowess. Driven by a code of conduct that prioritizes honor and loyalty above all, the Goriya, regardless of their variant, are often sought after as professional mercenaries, their allegiances swaying as easily toward just causes as they do toward darker, less noble purposes.
Known Settlements: Goriya live in small family units, usually numbering in no more than a dozen individuals. These packs hunt and live together and prefer to avoid large cities when it can be helped. When hunting is lean, they will take out work as mercenaries. Larger groups of Goriya are often located at military locations or at sacred temples where they collect wages to safeguard the area. Because of this, there are no Goriya towns or cities to speak of.

Thematic Archetypes

Hunter - Ranger
Goriya are exceptional hunters, thanks to their keen sense of smell. Wandering the wilds as a solitary hunter is the most natural state for any Goriya.
Inquisitive - Rogue
Keatons have a special talent for noticing details that others might not. When they are on the hunt, no prey can stay hidden for long.
Way of Shadow - Monk
Goriya are nocturnal by nature and do their best hunting in the dead of night. These natural talents translate well into the way they fight as well.
Oath of Glory - Paladin
Wohsu hold their contracts sacred and will swear oaths to complete their duty, even beyond death. Wohsu paladins have been known to spend generations protecting ancient temples, even long after the outside world has forgotten them.

Goriya Features

Age. Goriya mature faster than humans, reaching adulthood at 14. They rarely live longer than sixty years.
Size. Goriya tend to be a little taller than humans, but with a leaner figure. Your size is Medium.
Speed. Your base walking speed is 30 feet.
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.
Scent Sleuth. You have a keen sense of smell. You gain proficiency in your choice of Perception or Survival. You have advantage on ability checks when finding or tracking scents.
Boomerang Master. You are proficient in boomerangs and they always return to your hand, even if your attack hits. You also gain a bonus of 1 to both your attack and damage rolls with boomerangs.
Pack Pride. If you miss with an attack roll or fail an ability check or a saving throw, you can gain a bonus to the roll equal to the number of allies you can see within 30 feet of you (maximum bonus of +3). You can use this feature a number of times equal to your Proficiency Bonus and regain all uses after a long rest.
Unique Trait. There are three types of Goriya. The jackal-like Goriya known for their long mustaches and quick learning, the fox-like Keatons with their talent for thievery, and the wolf-like Wohsu who pursue their prey over long distances. The following choice does not require you to belong to one type of Goriya, but represents a trait most commonly associated with that type.

• Goriya Mimicry. When you complete a short or long rest, you gain proficiency in a skill, weapon, or tool that is known by another creature in your party. When you use this feature again, you can replace this proficiency with a different one.
• Keaton Agility. You have proficiency with Sleight of Hand. When you hit a creature with a melee attack, you can use your Bonus Action to make a Sleight of Hand check against the creature's Perception check. On a success, you can remove a tiny object the creature is carrying that isn't being held or worn, such as a potion or coinpurse, or plant a tiny object instead.
• Wohsu Velocity. Your reflexes and agility allow you to move with a burst of speed. When you move on your turn in combat, you can double your speed until the end of the turn. Once you use this trait, you can't use it again until you move 0 feet on one of your turns.