Tortle

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Tortle Traits

Ability Score Increase

Your Strength score increases by 2, and your Wisdom score increases by 1.

Speed

Your walking speed is 30 feet.

Claws

You have claws that you can use to make unarmed strikes. When you hit with them, the strike deals 1d6 + your Strength modifier slashing damage, instead of the bludgeoning damage normal for an unarmed strike.

Hold Breath

You can hold your breath for up to 1 hour.

Natural Armor

Your shell provides you a base AC of 17 (your Dexterity modifier doesn’t affect this number). You can’t wear light, medium, or heavy armor, but if you are using a shield, you can apply the shield’s bonus as normal.

Nature's Intuition

Thanks to your mystical connection to nature, you gain proficiency with one of the following skills of your choice: Animal Handling, Medicine, Nature, Perception, Stealth, or Survival.

Shell Defence

You can withdraw into your shell as an action. Until you emerge, you gain a +4 bonus to your AC, and you have advantage on Strength and Constitution saving throws. While in your shell, you are prone, your speed is 0 and can’t increase, you have disadvantage on Dexterity saving throws, you can’t take reactions, and the only action you can take is a bonus action to emerge from your shell.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Aquan and Common.

Genetic Ancestor(s)

• Vedalken

Lifespan

80-150 years

Average Height

Tortle adults stand 5 to 6 feet tall. Your size is Medium.

Average Weight

430-450lbs Their shells account for roughly one-third of their weight.