Valko
"In the twilight hours within the Forest of Wilds, I heard their howls rolling through the trees. Without fail, the Valko would succeed another hunt. Here's hoping it's not me." - from the diary of Peter Jacobs
History
The Valko are wolf-like beast people from deep within the Forest of Wilds. After the ancient goddess created the beast people, the Valko retreated deep into the woodlands. Over the centuries, they have honed their skills into becoming fearsome and efficient hunters.
Appearance
Appearing much like the wolves the were created after, Valko are covered in fur, have pointed ears, and a long bushy tail. The fur colors range from white to black, as well as tan to a dark brown.
Valko Names
Most Valko are named after various natural phenomena during their tribe presentation at one month old. The tribe's chieftain blesses the cub and the parents present the name in front of the whole tribe.
Example names translated into Common: Avalanche, Dawn Snow, Snowfall, Stormcloud, Summer Rain, Thunder
Valko Traits
Valkos share many traits with with other wolf like creatures.
- Ability Score Increase: Dex +1, Con +1, and Cha +1
- Size: Valko stand around 6 feet on average. Your size is medium
- Speed: Your base walking speed is 30 ft.
- Age: Valko mature and age at the same rate as Humans.
- 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.
- Bite: Your bite is a natural weapon, which you can use to make unarmed strikes. If you hit with it, you can deal piercing damage equal to 1d4 + your Strength modifier, instead of the bludgeoning damage normal for an unarmed strike.
- Predator's Instincts: You have proficiency in the following skills: Perception, Stealth, and Survival.
- Languages: You can speak, read, and write in Common and Beastial, the language of all Beast People.
- Pack Tactics: You have advantage on attack rolls against a creature if at least one of your allies is within 5 feet of the creature and the ally isn't incapacitated.
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