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Grimlock

Deep within the Underark lurks monstrosities that do not know mercy, do not know light. Grimlocks fight every day for survival in one of the deadliest places on the material plane. Eat, fight, survive. Each Grimlock is perfectly evolved to claw their way to success in pure darkness.

Grimlock illustration

Products of Their Environments

Everything about a Grimlock can be explained by their environment. Centuries ago humanoids were lost deep within the Underdark and they managed to survive in the dark, unforgiving hellscape. Each generation changed slightly until the Grimlocks emerged as we know them now. The profound darkness robbed them of their eyes and the unforgiving land made them harsh critics of new ideas and new creatures.

Eyeless Monstrousities

Over time Grimlocks lost their eyes and their skin pigmentation. Skin is stretched over where their eyes should be. They have thick skin that is scaly in places and their black hair and clawlike fingernails grow long. They bear scars all along their skin as they bump into sharp objects with some bearing artistic scars of pride for their accomplishments in battle.

Xenophobia and Culture Shock

Anything in the Underdark and can spell doom. Grimlocks did not choose to be xenophobes; it was a choice of life or death. If one can convince them that they are not an enemy, a Grimlock can become an ally though they may need to keep reminding them that they are not dangerous. In the rare instance that a Grimlock goes to a different race’s settlement or leaves the Underdark, they become curious with a sense of gratification found in finding new things that do not cause them harm.

Traits

ASI: +2 DEX, +1 CHA
Size: Medium
Speed: 30 ft
Age: 5-60
Alignment: Neutral Evil
Languages: Common and Undercommon

Eyeless

Blindsight 30 ft or 10 ft while Deafened (Blind Beyond This Radius). You are eyeless and cannot be Blinded.

Keen Senses

You have advantage on Perception checks that rely on hearing and smell.

Stone Camouflage

You have advantage on Stealth checks in rocky terrain.

Club Master

You can use the club or great club Weapon Mastery properties.