Bug bear
D&D Bugbear Race
Bugbears primarily live in dense forests and are spread across many regions in the world of Dungeons & Dragons. They settle in small, primitive camps or caves built from wood, bones, and animal hides. These camps are rough but functional, and are often well-hidden among the trees and undergrowth.
Hierarchy
Within each camp, a strict hierarchy is maintained. At the top stands a leader known as a Howler. This title is not only a mark of authority but also a reference to the terrifying howl the leader uses to assert their presence.
Temperament
Bugbears are predators and fighters, which often brings them into conflict with other races. They are aggressive, distrustful, and often believe that strength gives them the right to rule. Their carnivorous nature reinforces their savage reputation.
Appearance
In terms of looks, Bugbears resemble a cross between a bear and a wolf. Their fierce appearance reflects their harsh lifestyle. Sometimes, they share their camps with wolfborn—creatures with similarly animalistic, often wolf-like traits. However, this cooperation rarely goes smoothly. Because of their similarities, rivalry and distrust often arise between the two groups.
Stats
- Ability Score Increase. Your Strength score increases by 2, and your Dexterity score increases by 1.
- Age. Bugbears reach adulthood at age 16 and live up to 80 years.
- Alignment. Bugbears endure a harsh existence that demands each of them to remain self-sufficient, even at the expense of their fellows. They tend to be chaotic evil.
- Size. Bugbears are between 6 and 8 feet tall and weigh between 250 and 350 pounds. Your size is Medium.
- Speed. Your base walking speed is 30 feet.
- 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.
- Long-Limbed. When you make a melee attack on your turn, your reach for it is 5 feet greater than normal.
- Powerful Build. You count as one size larger when determining your carrying capacity and the weight you can push, drag, or lift.
- Sneaky. You are proficient in the Stealth skill.
- Surprise Attack. If you surprise a creature and hit it with an attack on your first turn in combat, the attack deals an extra 2d6 damage to it. You can use this trait only once per combat.
- Languages: Your character can speak, read, and write. Common, Howl and one other language that you want.