Vanara

"Had we not met the human dynasties earlier, or ever, I would believe that the Vanara were the only race comparable to humans within the archipelago. Sure their noses were a little flat, and they grew hair along the sides of their faces, but they stood tall, wore cloths, and the only signs that they had any relations to monkeys were their skillful climbing capabilities and their somewhat childish demeanor."

— Iorki Princeps, The Seishin Expedition

  Amidst the beautiful jungles of the island of Sēnlín, a group of vanara climb trees and play their games. One might think they are but children, but the vanara understand the importance of play even amidst their older folk. However, if one were to be foolish enough to use the opportunity of their games to attack, they would soon find themselves outnumbered, combating trained warriors and devious fighters as the quickest of the group fly through the treetops to alert more members of their tribes.   That is why, I recommend wholeheartedly, to never underestimate the vanara. their childish demeanor is but a rouse hiding the skills of generations of training towards a goal of godhood akin to their own king. If you find yourself in contact with a vanara, pray you are meeting in peace, or at least on even terms, as they can be your greatest ally if you don't make them your enemy.  

Honest Personality

To some, the vanara come off as but silly children who never grow up and view the world through the eyes of a child their whole life. While this sentiment is somewhat accurate, the vanara are actually quite a wise race, and their personalities are both charming and refreshing when you open up to their words and actions.   The average vanara is amusing, childish, mildly irritating, badgering, hyperactive, adventurous, bluntly honest, loyal, courageous, and kind. And while a strewed person will regard these traits as negatives, one can often benefit within the world by just socializing with a vanara.  

Path of the immortal

When one meets a vanara, they will often discover them to be on a path to enlightenment, attempting to learn on their journeys in a way similar to Qitian Dasheng, from when he traveled the Seishin Isles a thousand years prior and attained divinity.   Due to the popularity of the monkey god, and the belief that by expanding one's horizons, that one can become immortal. A common trend amidst the younger vanara is to head on a journey after they reach adulthood, experiencing the world to varying degrees. Some will travel to every inch of the Seishin Isles, while others aim beyond the seas edge, looking for new lands to learn from. Whatever the end goal, it is thanks to this factor that vanara can be encountered almost anywhere with the archipelago, as well as encountered in taverns, and resting places, as well as amidst the warriors and mercenaries found guarding caravans and temples.  

Vanara Names

Vanara are given a personal name at birth.   Male Vanara Names: Angada, Hanuman, Kesari, Makardhwaja, Nala, Sugriva
Female Vanara Names: Anjana, Macchanu, Nila, Rumā, Tara, Vali  

Vanara Traits

There are several characteristics common amongst the vanara, your vanara character gains the following traits.   Suggested Ability Score Increase. Your Dexterity score increases by 2, and your Charisma score increases by 1.   Age. Vanara can age up to 120 years   Alignment. Vanara, while not explicitly evil or good, tend to have a lighthearted nature and love pranks, therefore leaning towards a more chaotic alignment.   Size. Vanara tend to stand anywhere between 4 to 6 ft. Your size is Medium.   Speed. Your base walking speed is 30 feet. You also have a climbing speed of 30 ft.   Expert Climber. Due to your physique, you are skilled at climbing up surfaces and reaching high spaces. You are proficient with the Acrobatics skill.   Prehensile Tail. A vanara has a long, flexible tail that they can use to pick up or carry objects. they cannot wield weapons with their tail, but it allows them to pick up a small, unattended object or retrieve a stowed object carried on her person as a bonus action. This item can weigh no more than double your strength score.   Languages. You can speak, read, and write Common and and one language of your choice.