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Erina

Erinas are small, hedgehog-like creatures covered in sharp quills. They sometimes get into trouble as they do not understand the laws of other races but are as a whole a very kind and thoughtful race that keeps to themselves.

Erina illustration

Curious Scroungers

Erina are a highly intelligent species whose natural curiosity and cunning serve them well. They are always probing around the limits of their territory and keep a careful record of their environment. Erina seem supernaturally aware of their surroundings and have a keen eye for things that are out of place or novel. They spend their time hunting small prey and scrounging for nuts, fruits, and roots.

Hedgehog People

The Erina resemble bipedal hedgehogs. They prefer to wear simple leather gear much like a miner might wear. They can scurry around on all fours when needed but usually walk on two legs while slightly hunched. They average about three feet tall and weigh 50 lbs.

Defenders of Hearth and Home

The Erina generally worship deities focused on the hearth and home. The tenets of such deities regarding defense of home align very well with the Erina’s territorial nature. The burrows of the Erina contain a dizzying number of tunnels and chambers with multiple camouflaged entrances and exits. Invading an Erina burrow is a nightmarish experience, as the little defenders burrow over, under, and beside their enemies with alarming speed, striking from a freshly dug hole before retreating to safety.

Traits

ASI: +2 DEX, +1 INT
Size: Small
Speed: 25 ft
Darkvision: 60 ft
Age: 15 - 60
Alignment: Neutral Good
Languages: Erina, Sylvan, Common

Hardy

A diet of substances that are sometimes poisonous makes you resilient to poisons. You have Resistance to Poison damage and have advantage on saving throws against being Poisoned.

Spines

You have needle-sharp spines in small clusters atop your head and along your back. While you are Grappling a creature or while a creature is Grappling you, the creature takes 1D4 Piercing damage at the start of your turn.

Keen Senses

You have proficiency with the Perception skill.

Diggers

You have a Burrowing speed of 20 ft, but you can use it to move through only earth and sand, not mud, ice, or rock.