Tzacol
Human Subrace: Tzacol
Physical Description:
The Tzacol are a subrace of humans deeply connected to the land and nature, with a rich culture that venerates ancient spirits and elements. They tend to have strong, athletic builds from generations of surviving in the dense, challenging rainforests of Ravel. Their skin tones range from warm bronze to deep copper, often adorned with tribal tattoos that symbolize their connection to the spirits of nature and the jungle.
Body: Tzacol are generally tall, with strong, lean muscles honed by their active lifestyles. They are known for their endurance and physical prowess, often considered some of the most capable warriors, hunters, and scouts in the jungle.
Hair and Eyes: Their hair is typically dark, ranging from deep brown to jet black, worn long or in intricate braids. Their eyes are commonly shades of brown, green, or amber, sharp and perceptive from a lifetime spent navigating the dense underbrush of the rainforest.
Cultural Adornments:
Tzacol attire is made from the natural materials of the rainforest, including woven fibers, feathers, and carved stones. Many wear ceremonial headdresses or accessories that feature bright feathers or animal motifs, representing their deep respect for nature and the spirits that inhabit their world.
Ability Score Adjustments:
+2 Constitution: Tzacol are known for their endurance and resilience, developed over generations of surviving the jungle.
+1 Wisdom: Their connection to the natural world grants them strong instincts and a deep sense of awareness.
Size:
Medium.
Speed:
30 feet.
Jungle Survivor:
Tropical Endurance: You have advantage on saving throws against diseases and natural hazards prevalent in tropical environments, including humidity, heat, and jungle diseases.
Forager’s Knowledge: You have proficiency in the Survival skill, benefiting from your knowledge of gathering food, water, and medicinal herbs in the rainforest.
Natural Camouflage:
When you are in jungle or forest terrain, you can attempt to hide even when only lightly obscured by foliage, trees, or undergrowth.
Spirit of the Jungle:
Once per long rest, you can call upon the ancient spirits of the jungle for guidance. As a bonus action, you can cast Hunter’s Mark without expending a spell slot. The spell lasts for up to 1 hour, and your spellcasting ability for this is Wisdom.
Tracker’s Instinct:
You have advantage on Wisdom (Survival) checks made to track creatures in jungle or forest environments, as well as on Intelligence (Nature) checks to recall information about plants and wildlife native to tropical regions.
Languages:
You can speak, read, and write Common and Tzacol, an ancient dialect passed down through the tribes.