Aldani (Lobsterfolk)
One might not think noble or wise when thinking of a lobster, but the Aldani put many kings to shame with their noble bearing and many judges to shame with their evenhandedness. They eschew wealth and live chivalrous lives deep within rivers they call home.
Knightly and Scholarly Crustaceans
The Aldani are humanoid lobsters that are covered in thick chitinous shells with a large claw and a smaller claw. Their faces have two long eyestalks but otherwise are human-like and they walk on powerful front feet with two smaller feet that support their tail.
Aldani are honorable negotiators but when pressed they will fight to the death. They value culture and civility and hold themselves to a high bar of respect and chivalry. Those that dare invoke their ire find a steadfast enemy that will pursue them to the ends of the earth while adhering to knightly codes of honor. Even their enemies see them as worthy and respectable adversaries.
Noble and Intelligent Peacekeepers
The Aldani have a peaceful society where they avoid conflict whenever possible. On the rare occasion a dispute arises, the Aldani organize a tournament to decide the outcome. This way of settling conflict is only between Aldani with no outsiders being offered the same courtesy. When dealing with other races the Aldani seek peace first and if that fails, they try to frighten them away before resorting to violence.
Spurners of Greed
At the core of Alandi philosophy is a rejection of worldly possessions beyond their needs. This comes from a curse the first Aldani incurred when they overfished a river beloved of the god Ubtao. The curse turned them from human fishers to the lobsterfolk they are now. Even when cursed it is said they meekly accepted their new life and did the best they could. As such the Aldani collect wealth exclusively to bribe outsiders who threaten them.
One might not think noble or wise when thinking of a lobster, but the Aldani put many kings to shame with their noble bearing and many judges to shame with their evenhandedness. They eschew wealth and live chivalrous lives deep within rivers they call home.
Knightly and Scholarly Crustaceans
The Aldani are humanoid lobsters that are covered in thick chitinous shells with a large claw and a smaller claw. Their faces have two long eyestalks but otherwise are human-like and they walk on powerful front feet with two smaller feet that support their tail.
Aldani are honorable negotiators but when pressed they will fight to the death. They value culture and civility and hold themselves to a high bar of respect and chivalry. Those that dare invoke their ire find a steadfast enemy that will pursue them to the ends of the earth while adhering to knightly codes of honor. Even their enemies see them as worthy and respectable adversaries.
Noble and Intelligent Peacekeepers
The Aldani have a peaceful society where they avoid conflict whenever possible. On the rare occasion a dispute arises, the Aldani organize a tournament to decide the outcome. This way of settling conflict is only between Aldani with no outsiders being offered the same courtesy. When dealing with other races the Aldani seek peace first and if that fails, they try to frighten them away before resorting to violence.
Spurners of Greed
At the core of Alandi philosophy is a rejection of worldly possessions beyond their needs. This comes from a curse the first Aldani incurred when they overfished a river beloved of the god Ubtao. The curse turned them from human fishers to the lobsterfolk they are now. Even when cursed it is said they meekly accepted their new life and did the best they could. As such the Aldani collect wealth exclusively to bribe outsiders who threaten them.
Traits
Aquatic
You can breathe air and water but must submerge yourself in water every 24 hours or suffer one level of Exhaustion.
Crusher Claw
Your massive crusher claw used to crack the shells of your prey is a deadly weapon. You can use it to make an unarmed strike dealing 1D8 Bludgeoning damage. On a hit the creature you can choose to Grapple the creature. You cannot make an attack with your crush claw while you have a creature Grappled this way. At level 5 the damage is increased to 1D10. At level 10 the damage is increased to 1D12.
Pincer Claw
Your pincer claw is used to slice up your prey before eating. You can use it to make an unarmed strike dealing 1D6 Slashing damage.
Armored Carapace
Your shell gives you an unarmored AC of 13 + your CON modifier (Minimum 1).