{"id":"jaws_of_the_alpha","name":"Jaws of the Alpha","description":"Unarmed bite deals 1d8 + STR piercing (1d10 at level 5, 1d12 at level 11). On crit, target makes a STR save (DC = 8 + prof + STR) or is grappled."},
{"id":"tireless_pursuit","name":"Tireless Pursuit","description":"Forced march for additional CON-mod hours before exhaustion. Advantage on CON checks vs. exhaustion from prolonged activity."},
{"id":"howl","name":"Howl","description":"Action: territorial howl audible to 1 mile. Allied Canidae who hear gain advantage on next attack roll or save within 1 minute. Once per long rest."}
],
"detriments":[
{"id":"dominance_reflex","name":"Dominance Reflex","description":"When publicly challenged, WIS save (DC 12) or compelled to respond with aggression or dominance display."},
{"id":"heavy_frame","name":"Heavy Frame","description":"Disadvantage on DEX (Stealth) checks in enclosed or quiet environments."}
]
},
{
"id":"fox",
"clade_id":"canidae",
"name":"Fox-Folk",
"size":"medium",
"ability_mods":{"DEX":1},
"base_speed_ft":35,
"traits":[
{"id":"vulpine_agility","name":"Vulpine Agility","description":"Base speed 35 ft. Move through the space of any creature one size larger without penalty."},
{"id":"clever_paws","name":"Clever Paws","description":"Proficiency with Thieves' Tools and one additional tool of choice."},
{"id":"tricksters_mask","name":"Trickster's Mask","description":"Advantage on CHA (Deception) checks. Once per long rest, suppress natural scent for 1 hour, imposing disadvantage on tracking and identification by smell."}
],
"detriments":[
{"id":"fragile_frame","name":"Fragile Frame","description":"Hit point maximum reduced by 1 per level (minimum 1 HP per level)."},
{"id":"canid_prejudice","name":"Canid Prejudice","description":"Disadvantage on CHA (Persuasion) against wolf-folk until competence has been demonstrated to that individual."}
]
},
{
"id":"coyote",
"clade_id":"canidae",
"name":"Coyote-Folk",
"size":"medium",
"ability_mods":{"CHA":1},
"base_speed_ft":30,
"traits":[
{"id":"urban_adaptation","name":"Urban Adaptation","description":"Proficiency in Survival in urban environments. Find food, water, and shelter in any settlement within 1 hour. Advantage on checks to navigate sewers, rooftops, and alleys."},
{"id":"scavengers_stomach","name":"Scavenger's Stomach","description":"Advantage on CON saves vs. ingested poisons and disease from spoiled food. Subsist on half the normal food and water requirements."},
{"id":"opportunist","name":"Opportunist","description":"Reaction: when a creature within 5 ft. is hit by an ally's attack, make a single melee attack against that creature. Uses equal to proficiency bonus per long rest."}
],
"detriments":[
{"id":"distrusted","name":"Distrusted","description":"Disadvantage on CHA checks to establish trust with strangers from established institutions (merchants' guilds, noble houses, military)."},
{"id":"restless_blood","name":"Restless Blood","description":"Disadvantage on checks or saves involving long-duration waiting, stakeouts, or monotonous tasks."}
]
},
{
"id":"lion",
"clade_id":"felidae",
"name":"Lion-Folk",
"size":"medium_large",
"ability_mods":{"STR":1},
"base_speed_ft":30,
"traits":[
{"id":"commanding_presence","name":"Commanding Presence","description":"Proficiency in Intimidation (expertise if already proficient). When intimidating, may roar — creatures within 15 ft. who hear it make a WIS save (DC = 8 + prof + CHA) or are frightened until end of next turn. Once per short rest."},
{"id":"pride_fighter","name":"Pride Fighter","description":"Lion-folk can both grant and benefit from flanking. When you and an ally are adjacent to the same enemy, both gain +2 to attack rolls against that enemy."},
{"id":"mane_guard","name":"Mane Guard","description":"+1 AC against attacks targeting the neck or throat."}
],
"detriments":[
{"id":"territorial_ego","name":"Territorial Ego","description":"Disadvantage on CHA (Persuasion) when negotiating shared resources, territory, or leadership positions."},
{"id":"heat_lethargy","name":"Heat Lethargy","description":"In temperatures above 90°F, CON save (DC 10) every hour of strenuous activity or gain a level of exhaustion."}
]
},
{
"id":"leopard",
"clade_id":"felidae",
"name":"Leopard-Folk",
"size":"medium",
"ability_mods":{"DEX":1},
"base_speed_ft":30,
"traits":[
{"id":"ambush_predator","name":"Ambush Predator","description":"Attacking a creature that hasn't acted yet in combat or is unaware deals +1d6 damage on the first hit (+2d6 at level 9)."},
{"id":"arboreal_hunter","name":"Arboreal Hunter","description":"Climb speed equal to walking speed. Advantage on Athletics checks to climb. Move at full speed while climbing without penalty."},
{"id":"shadow_pelt","name":"Shadow Pelt","description":"Advantage on Stealth checks in dim light or darkness."}
],
"detriments":[
{"id":"lone_operator","name":"Lone Operator","description":"Disadvantage on group skill checks (coordinated efforts, team athletics, group stealth)."},
{"id":"trigger_reflexes","name":"Trigger Reflexes","description":"When surprised by sudden movement within 5 ft., WIS save (DC 10) or reflexively lash out with a claw attack against the triggering creature."}
]
},
{
"id":"housecat",
"clade_id":"felidae",
"name":"Housecat-Folk",
"size":"small",
"ability_mods":{"INT":1},
"base_speed_ft":30,
"traits":[
{"id":"unassuming","name":"Unassuming","description":"Advantage on Stealth in social settings (crowds, parties, meetings). Advantage on the first Deception check in any social encounter with a new creature."},
{"id":"tight_spaces","name":"Tight Spaces","description":"Squeeze through openings sized for Tiny creatures without penalty. Advantage on checks to escape grapples and restraints."},
{"id":"nine_lives","name":"Nine Lives","description":"When reduced to 0 HP, can choose to drop to 1 HP instead. Once per long rest."}
],
"detriments":[
{"id":"size_matters","name":"Size Matters","description":"Disadvantage on STR checks and saves against creatures two or more sizes larger. Carrying capacity halved. Heavy weapons cannot be used effectively."},
{"id":"compulsive_curiosity","name":"Compulsive Curiosity","description":"When presented with a mystery, hidden space, or unknown object out of combat, WIS save (DC 12) or spend at least one action investigating."}
]
},
{
"id":"ferret",
"clade_id":"mustelidae",
"name":"Ferret-Folk",
"size":"small",
"ability_mods":{"CHA":1},
"base_speed_ft":30,
"traits":[
{"id":"weaver","name":"Weaver","description":"Move through any opening at least 6 inches wide. No penalty for combat in cramped spaces (tunnels, crawlspaces)."},
{"id":"social_charm","name":"Social Charm","description":"Advantage on Deception and Persuasion checks against creatures who underestimate you for your size."}
],
"detriments":[
{"id":"small_frame","name":"Small Frame","description":"Carrying capacity halved. Heavy weapons cannot be used effectively."}
]
},
{
"id":"badger",
"clade_id":"mustelidae",
"name":"Badger-Folk",
"size":"medium",
"ability_mods":{"CON":1},
"base_speed_ft":25,
"traits":[
{"id":"burrower","name":"Burrower","description":"Burrow speed of 10 ft. through loose soil, sand, or snow. Cannot burrow through stone or hardpacked earth."},
{"id":"tenacious_grip","name":"Tenacious Grip","description":"Advantage on grapple attempts. Targets you grapple have disadvantage on checks to escape."}
],
"detriments":[
{"id":"stocky_build","name":"Stocky Build","description":"Base speed 25 ft. Disadvantage on long-jump checks."}
]
},
{
"id":"wolverine",
"clade_id":"mustelidae",
"name":"Wolverine-Folk",
"size":"medium_large",
"ability_mods":{"STR":1},
"base_speed_ft":30,
"traits":[
{"id":"savage_jaws","name":"Savage Jaws","description":"Unarmed bite deals 1d8 + STR piercing. On a critical hit, the wound bleeds: 1d4 damage at the start of the target's turn for 2 turns."},
{"id":"indomitable_ferocity","name":"Indomitable Ferocity","description":"When reduced to 0 HP, drop to 1 HP instead. Once per long rest."}
],
"detriments":[
{"id":"feared_kin","name":"Feared Kin","description":"Disadvantage on CHA (Persuasion) checks with non-Mustelid creatures who recognize your species. Wolverine reputation precedes you."}
]
},
{
"id":"brown_bear",
"clade_id":"ursidae",
"name":"Brown Bear-Folk",
"size":"large",
"ability_mods":{"STR":1},
"base_speed_ft":30,
"traits":[
{"id":"rending_claws","name":"Rending Claws","description":"Unarmed claw attacks deal 1d8 + STR slashing. Two-paw rend: if both claw attacks hit the same target in one Attack action, deal an extra 1d6 damage."},
{"id":"winter_hibernation","name":"Winter Hibernation","description":"Once per year, enter a deep restorative sleep for 1d4 weeks. On waking, fully heal and remove all levels of exhaustion."}
],
"detriments":[]
},
{
"id":"polar_bear",
"clade_id":"ursidae",
"name":"Polar Bear-Folk",
"size":"large",
"ability_mods":{"WIS":1},
"base_speed_ft":30,
"traits":[
{"id":"arctic_adaptation","name":"Arctic Adaptation","description":"Resistance to cold damage. Immunity to environmental cold effects. Swim speed equal to walking speed."},
{"id":"white_pelt","name":"White Pelt","description":"Advantage on Stealth checks in snow, ice, or arctic terrain."}
],
"detriments":[
{"id":"polar_appetite","name":"Polar Appetite","description":"Requires triple rations daily. Without them, gain a level of exhaustion every 8 hours."}
]
},
{
"id":"elk",
"clade_id":"cervidae",
"name":"Elk-Folk",
"size":"medium_large",
"ability_mods":{"STR":1},
"base_speed_ft":30,
"traits":[
{"id":"majestic_antlers","name":"Majestic Antlers","description":"Antler attack deals 1d8 + STR piercing. Charging attack: if you move at least 20 ft. straight before attacking, deal +1d6 damage and target makes a STR save (DC = 8 + prof + STR) or is knocked back 5 ft."}
],
"detriments":[
{"id":"antler_drag","name":"Antler Drag","description":"During antler-shed season (1 month per year), antlers fall off — antler attack damage reduced by 1 die step until they regrow."}
]
},
{
"id":"deer",
"clade_id":"cervidae",
"name":"Deer-Folk",
"size":"medium",
"ability_mods":{"DEX":1},
"base_speed_ft":35,
"traits":[
{"id":"swift_strider","name":"Swift Strider","description":"Base speed 35 ft. Difficult terrain costs no extra movement when moving in a straight line."},
{"id":"alert_eyes","name":"Alert Eyes","description":"You cannot be surprised while conscious."}
{"id":"skittish","name":"Skittish","description":"When taking damage from a hidden or unseen attacker, WIS save (DC 12) or use your reaction to move 10 ft. away from the attack source."},
{"id":"slight_frame","name":"Slight Frame","description":"Hit point maximum reduced by 1 per level (minimum 1 HP per level). You weren't built to take hits — you were built to not be there when the hit lands."}
{"id":"broad_antlers","name":"Broad Antlers","description":"Antler attack deals 1d10 + STR piercing. Charging attack: if you move at least 20 ft. straight before attacking, target makes a STR save (DC = 8 + prof + STR) or is knocked prone."},
{"id":"swamp_strider","name":"Swamp Strider","description":"No movement penalty in marsh, mud, snow, or shallow water."}
{"id":"warren_dweller","name":"Warren Dweller","description":"Burrow speed 10 ft. through loose soil. Advantage on Stealth checks in your home warren. Community Resilience: once per long rest, when within 30 ft. of two or more allies, regain 1d4 + level HP."},
{"id":"powerful_legs","name":"Powerful Legs","description":"Standing long jump distance equals your speed; running long jump doubles it."}
],
"detriments":[
{"id":"small_prey","name":"Small Prey","description":"Carrying capacity halved. Disadvantage on STR saves against creatures two or more sizes larger."}
]
},
{
"id":"hare",
"clade_id":"leporidae",
"name":"Hare-Folk",
"size":"medium",
"ability_mods":{"CON":1},
"base_speed_ft":45,
"traits":[
{"id":"open_ground_runner","name":"Open Ground Runner","description":"Base speed 45 ft. (fastest of any species). When you Dash, you can move through enemies' spaces if you end your movement outside their reach."},
{"id":"wild_born","name":"Wild Born","description":"Proficiency in Survival. Advantage on CON saves against environmental exposure (cold, heat, wind, rain)."},
{"id":"jackrabbit_dodge","name":"Jackrabbit Dodge","description":"Reaction when targeted by a ranged attack you can see, with at least 5 ft. of movement space: impose disadvantage on the attack roll. Uses equal to proficiency bonus per long rest."}
],
"detriments":[
{"id":"solitary_streak","name":"Solitary Streak","description":"Cannot benefit from Community Resilience effects. Disadvantage on checks involving group coordination."},
{"id":"exposed","name":"Exposed","description":"Cannot benefit from full cover that involves enclosed spaces smaller than your body — claustrophobia is mechanical."}
]
},
{
"id":"bull",
"clade_id":"bovidae",
"name":"Bull-Folk",
"size":"large",
"ability_mods":{"STR":1},
"base_speed_ft":25,
"traits":[
{"id":"charge","name":"Charge","description":"If you move at least 20 ft. straight toward a target and hit with a horn attack, target takes +2d6 bludgeoning and makes a STR save (DC = 8 + prof + STR) or is knocked prone."},
{"id":"iron_constitution","name":"Iron Constitution","description":"Resistance to poison damage. Advantage on saves against poison and disease."},
{"id":"immovable_anchor","name":"Immovable Anchor","description":"Bonus action: plant yourself. Until the start of your next turn, cannot be moved against your will and AC +2. Speed becomes 0."}
],
"detriments":[
{"id":"seeing_red","name":"Seeing Red","description":"When reduced to half HP by a melee attack, WIS save (DC 13) or compelled to attack the damaging creature on next turn, ignoring tactics."},
{"id":"hooves_not_paws","name":"Hooves, Not Paws","description":"Disadvantage on checks requiring fine manual dexterity (lockpicking, surgery, calligraphy)."}
]
},
{
"id":"ram",
"clade_id":"bovidae",
"name":"Ram-Folk",
"size":"medium",
"ability_mods":{"WIS":1},
"base_speed_ft":30,
"traits":[
{"id":"mountain_born","name":"Mountain Born","description":"Climb speed equal to walking speed. Immune to altitude sickness. Advantage on DEX checks and saves on narrow, unstable, or steep surfaces."},
{"id":"headbutt","name":"Headbutt","description":"Horn attack deals 1d10 + STR when using Charge (20-ft. run-up). Target hit must make a CON save (DC = 8 + prof + STR) or be dazed (disadvantage on next attack roll)."},
{"id":"wool_insulation","name":"Wool Insulation","description":"Resistance to cold damage. Advantage on saves against cold environments."}
],
"detriments":[
{"id":"horizontal_pupils","name":"Horizontal Pupils","description":"Disadvantage on Perception checks requiring depth perception at distances greater than 60 ft."},
{"id":"herd_mentality","name":"Herd Mentality","description":"When 3+ visible allies are moving in a direction, WIS save (DC 10) or feel compelled to move with them."}
]
},
{
"id":"bison",
"clade_id":"bovidae",
"name":"Bison-Folk",
"size":"large",
"ability_mods":{"CON":1},
"base_speed_ft":25,
"traits":[
{"id":"stampede_engine","name":"Stampede Engine","description":"Charge deals an additional 1d6 damage. If three or more bison-folk charge the same target or area, all attacks gain +1d6."},
{"id":"prairie_endurance","name":"Prairie Endurance","description":"March for 16 hours before exhaustion checks begin. Advantage on CON saves against effects that would slow your movement."},
{"id":"wall_of_fur","name":"Wall of Fur","description":"Resistance to non-magical bludgeoning damage."}
],
"detriments":[
{"id":"forward_weighted","name":"Forward-Weighted","description":"Disadvantage on DEX saves and checks that require backward movement, pivoting, or rapid direction changes."},
{"id":"stoic_to_a_fault","name":"Stoic to a Fault","description":"Disadvantage on CHA (Performance) and CHA (Persuasion) checks that require emotional expressiveness."}
