Cradites
Cradites are a crab-like species. They are typically tall and imposing with an upper set of large clawed arms, a lower set of smaller grasping arms and two sturdy legs.
Medium / Crustacean / Biped
Description
Cradites are a crab-like species. They are typically tall and imposing with an upper set of large clawed arms, a lower set of smaller grasping arms and two sturdy legs. They have no necks to speak of, but their jet black eyes are on stalks, allowing them to reorient their view without turning their bodies. Their bodies are covered in a thick outer shell that protects them from harm. Their shells can range in color, including shades of rust red, brown, orange, green, black, blue and violet. They are often covered in various spines or spikes and have unique shapes depending on their environment of origin.
Society
Cradites are prone to congregations like their smaller brethren from the animal world, but are highly competitive within those congregations. This often results in the formation of feudal and capitalistic Cradite societies. Many cradites believe in pure pragmatism, often to a fault, focusing more on big picture results and less on the details such as individual feelings and relationships.
Subspecies
Choose a subspecies.
Ironshell Cradite
Rock Crab-like Cradite Subspecies
Medium / Crustacean / Biped
| Average Height | 210 cm |
|---|---|
| Average Weight | 180 kg |
| Lifespan | 90-120 Years |
| Age of Adulthood | 18 |
| Attribute Modifiers | +2 STR or +2 CON |
| Movement Speed | 6 Meters W |
| Movement Types | Walking |
| HP Die Type | d8 |
| Languages | Cradite and Uman |
Description
Ironshell Cradites are renowned for their ultra tough shells and strong swimming abilities. They often find employment as laborers, mercenaries, bouncers, as well as security and military personnel.
Traits
Strong Swimmer
You gain Advantage on all Athletics Rolls to Swim.
You have a Swimming Speed equal to your Walking Speed.
Amphibious
Cradites are more comfortable in the water than anywhere else. And must return there regularly.
Suffer a -2 penalty on all Skill and Attack Rolls when unable to submerge in water within the last 12 hours. Gain +1 to all Skill and Attack Rolls while partially or fully submerged in water.
Exoskeleton IV
All Cradites, are covered in a thick chitinous hide that protects their internal organs. They have no internal bones which has pros and cons.
Cannot Wear Medium or Heavy Armor.
Pros: Cradites are considered to have Resistance to Fall Damage and always reduce a number of fall damage dice equal to their constitution modifier to 1.
Cons: Cradite limbs are much easier to sever than other humanoids since a targeted attack would only need to penetrate Flesh rather than both Flesh and Bone. Severed Limbs regrow in 1-4 days.
| AC Bonus | DEX Saving Throw Bonus | Armor Points | Item Traits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 2 | 18 | Natural Armor |
Abilities
Natural Weapon - Pincers
All Cradites posses a set of large Crab Claws that many use as their primary striking weapon in any fight.
| Damage | Damage Types | Range | Traits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1d10+2 | Slash | 2 Meters | Natural Weapon, Grapple Weapon |
Scuttle Cradite
Scuttle Crab-like Cradite Subspecies
Medium / Crustacean / Biped
| Average Height | 210 cm |
|---|---|
| Average Weight | 180 kg |
| Lifespan | 90-120 Years |
| Age of Adulthood | 18 |
| Attribute Modifiers | +2 STR or +2 DEX |
| Movement Speed | 6 Meters W |
| Movement Types | Walking |
| HP Die Type | d8 |
| Languages | Cradite and Uman |
Description
Ironshell Cradites are renowned for their tough shells quick scuttling ability. They often find employment as scouts, mercenaries, messengers, as well as security and military personnel.
Traits
Amphibious
Cradites are more comfortable in the water than anywhere else. And must return there regularly.
Suffer a -2 penalty on all Skill and Attack Rolls when unable to submerge in water within the last 12 hours. Gain +1 to all Skill and Attack Rolls while partially or fully submerged in water.
Exoskeleton III
All Cradites, are covered in a thick chitinous hide that protects their internal organs. They have no internal bones which has pros and cons.
Cannot Wear Medium or Heavy Armor.
Pros: Cradites are considered to have Resistance to Fall Damage and always reduce a number of fall damage dice equal to their constitution modifier to 1.
Cons: Cradite limbs are much easier to sever than other humanoids since a targeted attack would only need to penetrate Flesh rather than both Flesh and Bone. Severed Limbs regrow in 1-4 days.
| AC Bonus | DEX Saving Throw Bonus | Armor Points | Item Traits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 12 | Natural Armor |
Abilities
Natural Weapon - Pincers
All Cradites posses a set of large Crab Claws that many use as their primary striking weapon in any fight.
| Damage | Damage Types | Range | Traits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1d10+2 | Slash | 2 Meters | Natural Weapon, Grapple Weapon |
Scuttling Sprint
Gain an additional 3 meters of Movement when you use your Action to Sprint.
You may Disengage from Melee Combat using only 2 Meters of Movement, rather than the standard of 3.
