Velosi are scaled, reptilian quadrupeds with sleek, feather-like quills running down their spine. Their hind legs are powerfully built (like a dinosaur’s), while their front limbs have three dexterous claws capable of gripping tools and weapons. Velosi faces feature keen eyes, a lightly elongated snout, and small frills that flush with color to convey emotion.
Historically hailing from jungle plateaus, Velosi developed advanced pack tactics and cunning survival instincts. They value swift decision-making, decisive leadership, and social bonds. Though no hive mind exists, many Velosi hold tight-knit “clutch families” where loyalty runs deep.
Adaptive Equipment. Velosi typically need custom-forged weapons with elongated handles or crossguards that accommodate three-clawed forelimbs. Armorers might craft harness-like chest pieces and bracers for their front legs.
Social Roles. With their speed and predatory insight, Velosi excel as scouts, hunters, or outriders for merchant caravans. In bustling cities, they may find roles as trackers, rangers, or specialized guard units.
Public Perception. People unaccustomed to dinosaur-like beings might be wary, but Velosi who show discipline and kindness can build trust, eventually prized for their vigilance and unique skill set.
Velosi are agile, four-legged reptilian creatures known for their speed and cunning. With sleek, scaly bodies and a trail of thin quills running along their spine, they evoke the image of small draconic beasts or quick-footed land drakes. Their forelimbs, each ending in three clawed digits, are surprisingly dexterous, allowing them to grasp weapons and tools with ease. Sharp, alert eyes and a pronounced snout make them adept hunters in forested or rocky terrain.
Hailing from remote badlands or rolling savannas, Velosi developed keen pack strategies and strong social bonds. While not hive-minded, their sense of camaraderie remains central to their culture. They value swift decision-making and loyalty in the face of danger. In more civilized regions, Velosi can find roles as scouts, rangers, or guardians, earning respect for their vigilance and unique physical capabilities.
You are a Monstrosity instead of a Humanoid.
Your Dexterity score increases by 2, and your Wisdom score increases by 1.
Velosi reach maturity by around 12 years of age and live up to 60 or 70 years. Their lithe builds gradually lose agility in later decades, but their wits remain sharp.
Velosi typically value loyalty and communal survival, often leaning toward lawful or neutral alignments. Individual personalities can vary wildly, especially among those who roam far from ancestral lands.
Most Velosi stand roughly 4 feet at the shoulder, measuring 6 or 7 feet in total length from snout to tail. Your size is Medium.
Your base walking speed is 35 feet.
You move primarily on four limbs, but your two front claws have enough dexterity to handle objects, weapons, and tools. You can wield one-handed or versatile weapons without penalty. Heavy or two-handed weapons might require special modification for your grip.
You have proficiency in the Survival skill. Additionally, nonmagical undergrowth does not cost you extra movement.
Once per short rest, you can make a powerful bound. As part of your movement, you can leap up to 15 feet in a straight line without provoking opportunity attacks. If you jump toward a hostile target, you can make one melee weapon attack against it as part of the same action.
You have advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on smell.
You can speak, read, and write Common and one additional language of your choice (often Draconic or Sylvan, depending on your region).