Ursa

At a Glance

Bear Anthropomorphic humanoids

Subraces

None

Physical Characteristics

Height: 5'6'' - 6'10''
Weight: 5'6'' - 6'10''
Skin Type: Fur
Skin Color: Brown, Black, White, Gold
Eye Type: Standard
Eye Color: Black, Brown, Gold, Blue
Hair Type: Hair
Hair Color: Same as Fur
Physical Extras: Claws, Ears, tail
Lifespan: Ave 40; Max 65
Language: ursan
Breeding: Human, Elf, Drow, Half-elf, Orc, Demon, Succubus, Ursa, Gulachin

Base Statistics

STR: 1
DEX: -1
CON: 0
INT: -1
WIS: 0
CHA: 0
LUCK: 0
BASE HP: 550

RP Skills and Abilities

+1 to grapple checks

General Description and Biology

Robust and large bear like beings. Some are fully furred, while others do have more human skin with just ears and a tail. This difference may be due to the purity of their lineage, but it is unknown really what causes the variety in their appearance. They are large and tend to be heavy and plump for their size. Their fur resembles that of a bear and has two layers, a soft downy layer and a thick coarse layer. Most have a thick layer of fat to help bolster them against cold. Some can hibernate, but they don't need to. Most tend to conserve their energy. They also tend to have a sweet tooth and are voraciously omnivorous. Their feet have long claws and their hands can too. Those who have more of the bear features have long snouts and large fangs. They can take after a number of different kinds of bears from grizzlies to pandas.

Basic Personality

Most tend to be lazy and slow until angered. They can be ferocious and territorial. They are also very protective of their families. IN general, they care for nature and the forests, seeing themselves as protectors of their territory within them. They can be of any ethos.

Origin and Lore

Ursa are said to have been birthed by Primordials and the Goddess Cendria, one of the earliest Nature Deities of Tirradyn, as protectors of the forests and the natural lands. Formed from the protectors of the forest, the huge and strong bears, Cendria gave them sentience to guard the lands. Over time, they each chose territories and guarded the forests and the mountains against that which would disrupt nature using their strength and intelligence to ward off the dangers and imbalance to the lands.

Naming Conventions

Varies based on their bear type.

Preferred Habitat

They prefer forests, but can be found in society from time to time. They like fresh water rivers and places where there is abundant fish, fruit and food. They will venture to cities and villages for socialization from time to time and for trade.

Society Structure

They tend to be solitary creatures and haven't formed a society per say, but they will commune in small tribes in the woods. Rarely over a dozen in a place at once. They do adapt to the societies and have been known to be friendly with the Tribes and other peoples who keep to the forests.