Ability Score Increases:
Like many of the peoples of Akavir, a lack of understanding has painted them with the same name as the nation they hail from. The people of the Tang Mo, or Thousand Monkey Isles, are actually called Hóuzú. The Hóuzú is a monkey beastfolk race that has been depicted as unintelligent but are actually quite witty and humorous. Their interactions, deemed as stupid, are a myriad of jokes and riddles that belies the intelligence among their kind.
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Languages:
As a Hóuzú, you can speak, read, and write, Akaviri, Hóuzín, and one other language of your choice that you and your DM agree is appropriate.
Creature Type/Size:
You are a Medium-sized Humanoid.
Darkvision:
Accustomed to twilit forests and the night sky, you have superior vision in dark and dim conditions. 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.
Speed:
Your base movement speed is 40 ft.
Skillful:
You gain proficiency in your choice of two of the following skills: Athletics, Animal Handling, Nature, Performance, or Survival
Chest Beating:
As a bonus action, you can pound your fists to your chest, causing a surge of adrenaline and valour. Until the start of your next turn, you have resistance to bludgeoning, slashing, and piercing damage, and you have advantage on Intimidation checks. You can use this trait a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus, and you regain all expended uses when you finish a long rest.
Springing Leap:
You are naturally adept at greater feats of manueverability and quick shifts in action. You are proficient with Acrobatics and can calculate your long jumps and high jumps using your Dexterity instead of Strength.
Sturdy Tail:
Your tail can support your weight and balance. When you make an ability check or saving throw to avoid being forcibly moved, you can use your reaction to curl your tail around an object within 5 feet of you that is attached to the ground or other sturdy surface. If you are able to do so, you have advantage on the triggering check or save.
Grooking, Ooking, and Dooking:
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