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Turtlefolk in Dungeons & Dragons 5e
Turtlefolk
Slimmer, water-based reptile humanoids with shells
They usually stay in water, but come up for air every few hours. They also sleep on rocks above water not taken by Lizardfolk.
ability score increase:
Your Wisdom score increases by 3, and your Intelligence score increases by 1.
age:
Turtlefolk become adults around 10 years old and can live up to 900 or 1000 years.
alignment:
Turtlefolk typically align themselves with neutral-good. But they will follow whatever alignment suits their needs best.
Size:
Medium
speed:
30ft
Languages:
Aquan and one additional language of your choice
sub races:
Soft Shell
Hard Shell
Soft Shell
Hard Shell
race features:
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. Aquatic While turtles do not breathe underwater, you are well equipped to survive in watery terrains. You can hold your breath for up to three hours at a time. You also have a swimming speed equal to your base walking speed. Subrace Choose either soft or hard shell.
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. Aquatic While turtles do not breathe underwater, you are well equipped to survive in watery terrains. You can hold your breath for up to three hours at a time. You also have a swimming speed equal to your base walking speed. Subrace Choose either soft or hard shell.
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