<style> .phb:after { display:none; } .phb{ width : 210mm; height : 297mm; padding: 1cm 1cm; padding-bottom: 1.3cm; } } </style> ## Quaggoth <div style='font-variant: small-caps;'> It is futile to search out a quaggoth. They will hunt you down long before you will ever be able to spot them. </div> <div style='text-align: right;'> — Willin Glimmergrind, <i>Journeys into Darkness</i> </div> The quaggoth are a furred, bear-like humanoid native to the Underdark. Because their thick, white fur protects them from the elements and can prevent damage, most quaggoth do not wear clothing. Free quaggoth dye their fur in intricate patterns identifying their group and social standing within the group. The drow see free quaggoth as bestial, barbaric creatures, but quaggoth have a rich oral history and significant knowledge of the psionic arts. ***Ursine Heritage.*** There are rumours that all quaggoths are descended from bearfolk enslaved by the drow, to serve as guards or footsoldiers. They share the bearfolk's courage and strength of conviction, but are much larger and more muscular, occasionally growing over 7 feet tall. ***Warrior Culture.*** Physical prowess and ferocity in combat are the two pillars of quaggoth society. Quaggoth consider it an honour and a goal to die in combat. They are obligate carnivores, and consume the remains of their warriors, as well as those of their enemies, believing that they can gain the strength and warrior spirit of the fallen in this manner. Quaggoths that manage to escape the Underdark often join orc society, attracted by a common need for personal freedom. ***Psionic Leaders.*** Free quaggoth live in small, nomadic groups of 20 to 30 individuals. They mainly hunt herds of deep rothé, occasionally taking on more dangerous foes such as the cloakers. The magic of the Underdark has provided some quaggoth with innate psionic talents. These are known as thonots, and trained as leaders, often taking on positions as the healer, storyteller, or caller of the hunt. After death, those with psionic talents are ritually consumed by their companions, and their skulls are carefully preserved and carried along. ### Quaggoth Names Quaggoth usually have multiple names, some used only by their parents, others used by all other family and close friends. These names have roots within the Sylvan language, They will use names prevalent in Undercommmon that casual acquaintances and strangers may use for them. ### Quaggoth Traits Quaggoth shared culture and genetics give your character the following traits: ***Ability Score Increase.*** Your Strength score increases by 2, and your Constitution increases by 1. ***Age.*** Qyuaggoth reach adulthood in their late teens to early twenties, and often stay healthy and active until around 120 years old. ***Alignment.*** Quaggoth value their personal freedoms and tend towards chaotic alignments. ***Size.*** Quaggoth stand between 6 and 7 feet tall, although their hunched posture can make them appear shorter. They weigh over 250 pounds. 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 grey. ***Keen Smell.*** You have advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on smell. ***Natural Armor.*** When you aren't wearing armor, your AC is 13 + your Dexterity modifier. You can use your natural armor to determine your AC if the armor you wear would leave you with a lower AC. A shield's benefits apply as normal while you use your natural armor. ***Hunter's Guile.*** You are proficient in the Stealth skill. ***Unswayed Warrior.*** Your innate psionic talent can help you resist and riposte mind-altering effects in combat. Whenever a creature's ability forces you to make a Charisma, Intelligence, or Wisdom saving throw, you may use your reaction to make a weapon attack against that creature. If the attack hits, you gain a +5 to your saving throw. When you use this ability, you cannot use it again until the end of your next short or long rest. ***Languages.*** Quaggoths language is a dialect of Sylvan, interspersed with Elven and Undercommon. You can speak, read and write Sylvan and Undercommon.