Ogre

Ogres are horned humanoid beings that possess the notable feature of not only great size, but phenomenal strength. Ogres are indeed very tall in stature, ranging from two to three meters (6'6"-9'10"), and possess incredible strength. Thought to live in mountainous areas or wastelands, most Ogres have a single large horn protruding from their head and tend to have thick, tanned skin.


Ogre Traits

  • Ability Score Increase. Your Strength increases by 2.
  • Age. Lifespan will vary based on subspecies
  • Alignment. Most often neutral or chaotic neutral, though exceptions do exist.
  • Size. Size varies depending on your subspecies
  • Speed. Your base walking speed is 30 feet.
  • Darkvision. You have superior vision in the 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 grey.
  • Ogre Strength. You have advantage on Strength checks and Strength saving throws. Encumbrance brought about by any armour or equipment you are wearing or carrying is reduced by half.
  • Languages. Common, Giant
  • Subspecies. You must choose one of the following subspecies:

Half-human

The most humanlike of the other ogre subspecies, half-human ogres combine human sensibilities with the raw strength of their ogre cousins. Although not quite as imposing as true ogres, they still tower over ordinary humans.

Half-human traits

  • Ability Score Adjustment. Your Wisdom increases by 1.
  • Size. Half-human ogres are typically between 7 and 8 feet tall. Your size is Medium.
  • Human Training. You know one additional language of your choice, and you also have proficiency in one additional weapon type of your choice. You have proficiency in 2 skills of your choice and 1 tool proficiency.

Oni

Oni are a smaller Ogre subspecies. Aside from their colorful skin ranging from red to blue and two small horns, Oni are genetically no different from standard Ogres. Standing only two meters tall on average, they are slightly smaller than other Ogres, making them the smallest of the Ogre subspecies, though they are still larger than the average human. Red Oni are thought to be more forceful, and Blue Oni are considered more even-tempered, but it is unclear whether or not there is any truth to these claims.

Oni Traits

  • Ability Score Adjustment. Your Dexterity increases by 1.
  • Size. Oni are shorter than other ogres, and typically stand only two meters tall on average. Your size is medium.
  • Fearsome Presence. you gain proficiency in the intimidation or insight skill, and you cannot be charmed.
  • Second Wind. When you are reduced to 0 hit points but not outright killed and regain consciousness, you gain temporary 1d6 hit points, and an additional 1d6 at levels 10 and 20. You can’t use this feature again until you finish a long rest.

Troll

Trolls are a very muscular Ogre subspecies. Stronger and larger than regular Ogres, Trolls can reach heights over three meters tall (9'10"). They have a greenish brown skin and one or two short, thick horns on their head. They have long, protruding lower canines. Both males and females are extremely well-muscled with massive limbs.

Troll traits.

  • Ability Score Adjustment. Your Constitution increases by 1.
  • Size. Trolls often stand over three meters tall. Your size is large.
  • Troll Regeneration. You may spend a bonus action during your turn to immediately regain hit points equal to 1d4 (1d6 when you reach level 10) plus your character level. Alternatively, if you are unconscious, you may use this ability instead of making a death saving throw to immediately stabilize. This ability will not function while you have a level of exhaustion. To use this ability again you have to take a short or long rest.
  • Troll Fortitude. You have advantage on Constitution saving throws made for ingesting poisonous or distasteful substances or from inhaling unpleasant smells, such as a monster's Stench ability or the stinking cloud spell. You also have advantage on saving throws against mundane diseases. Magical diseases, such as mummy rot, affect you normally.

Swamp ogres

Swamp ogres are a rare subspecie of ogres that live near swamps. They are very territorial, and hate that someone enters their swamp. Anyone who enters it without permission will be in serious danger, swamp ogres have a though skin and powerful muscles.

Swamp ogres traits

  • Ability score increase You strength increase by 1
  • Size: Swamp ogres are usually between 7 and 8 feet tall. Your size is mediium.
  • Ogres have layers: You have +1 AC when you aren't using armor.
  • Wrestling champion: Swamp Ogres prefer using their own pair of hands to cause some damage and get a +1 to hit and damage bonus when using unarmed attacks.
  • Poison resistance: You have resistance to poison attacks.
  • Fire vulnerability: You are vulnerable to fire damage

What are you doing in my swamp!?

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