Carabacti

The carabacti are a predatory, insectoid race. They resemble humanoid scorpions, with a hard, segmented carapace instead of flesh. Carabacti have two large clawed arms that they use to wield tools and weapons, and three smaller sets of arms below those. They stand on two legs and boast a long tail with a venomous stinger at the end.

Light and Agile

Carabacti live in dry areas, thriving in even the most unforgiving conditions. Their exoskeletons are protective, but also lightweight and flexible. This allows carabacti to be quick, nimble, and have sharp reflexes.

Carabacti are shorter and less heavy than most humans. Female carabacti have wider builds, while males have longer tails. Carabacti chitin is usually a shade of brown or gold, but some carabacti are red, jade, or jet-black.

Disciplined Ritualists

Religion is the center of carabacti society. Most carabacti, but not all, worship Raxbacti, a god of venom. They perform private religious rituals daily, and mastery of the ritual is considered a great honor in carabacti society. Other ceremonies, like those given on holidays, are colorful, communal gatherings. These rituals can only be held by the most practiced and devoted members of a community.

Owing to their harsh living conditions, self-control and patience are highly valued by carabacti. Carabacti are usually extremely well-prepared, and save food and supplies until they are absolutely necessary.

However, on rare occasions like weddings or funerals, carabacti will hold extravagant feasts and celebrations, on which they consume as much as they like. It is common for carabacti families to save food for months in preparation for their children's weddings.

Carabacti Names

Carabacti indivudals have a single name, which they are allowed to choose for themselves. Carabacti do not differentiate between male and female names. Until they are old enough to grasp language, carabacti children are called by nicknames.

Carabacti Names: Atca, Azax, Batta, Bexti, Decta, Jax, Litki, Natax, Naxti, Rixta, Satta, Tacta, Trexti, Vacti, Vex

Carabacti Traits

Your carabacti character has a number of traits shared by all carabacti.

Ability Score Increase. Your Dexterity score increases by 2.

Age. Carabacti age more quickly than humans, and are considered mature at the age of 15. They typically live for about 60 years.

Alignment. In carabacti society, individuals are encouraged to practice self-control and adhere to prayer-based routine. As such, many carabacti have lawful alignments.

Size. Carabacti range from about 4 to over 5 feet tall, and weigh around 100 pounds. Your size is Medium.

Speed. Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Venomous Stinger. Your long, venomous stinger acts as a natural weapon, which you are proficient in. On a hit, it deals 1d4 piercing damage, and the target must make a Constitution saving throw against a DC of 8 + your proficiency bonus + your Constitution modifier or take an additional 1d6 poison damage.

When making an attack with your stinger, you use your choice of your Strength or Dexterity modifier for the attack and damage rolls. You must use the same modifier for both rolls.

Innate Resilience. You have advantage on saving throws against poison, and you have resistance against poison damage.

Pious. You gain proficiency with the Religion skill and one musical instrument of your choice.

Languages. You can speak, read, and write Common and Carabacti. Carabacti uses many clicking and hissing sounds, making it difficult to speak for other races.

Subrace. The carabacti are comprised of two main subraces: taiga carabacti and desert carabacti. Choose one of these subraces.

Taiga Carabacti

Taiga carabacti live in cold, dry moutains. Adapted to living on cliffsides and rocky hills, they are slightly smaller than other carabacti, but shrewd and quick on their feet.

Ability Score Increase. Your Intelligence score increases by 1.

Compact Form. You can fit through any opening at least 1 foot in diameter.

Highland Agility. You gain a climb speed of 15 feet.

Desert Carabacti

Desert carabacti endure the unforgiving heat of the desert as part of their daily life. They are extremely resilient, and can defy both harsh temperatures and dangerous desert beasts.

Ability Score Increase. Your Constitution score increases by 1.

Desert Weapon Training. You have proviciency with the Scimitar, Shortbow, and Shortsword.

Arid Hardiness. You only need to consume half as much food and water as normal.