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The Cannicae are a race of fox-like creatures, who barely reach a height higher than two feet. They live in small packs and can easily prey on creatures nearly ten times their size. Their species is well known for their hot-temper, a disposition that helps greatly on the harsh planet on which they've made their home. Male cannicae are known for being aggressive leaders, and are usually found at the head of the packs that occupy the cannicae’s home planet.

## Appearance

The Cannicae are extremely small, reaching only about two feet at the tallest. Their bodies are plump and furry. They are bipedal, standing on a pair of short, plantigrade legs with small hooves on the end. They have a pair of large antlers atop their heads, and three sets of bat-like ears. Their tails vary in length, but always have a small flower at the tip. There is no discernible difference between male and female cannicae.

## Society

Cannicae have three types of roles in a pack: A pack leader, and a mix of breeders or regular members. The only position that can be challenged is a breeder. An existing breeder can be challenged, and will lose their position if they are beaten, and will be replaced by the winner. A pack leader will always choose a successor in the event of their untimely(or timely) demise. Should both the leader and successor be killed at the same time, the breeders will either fight for, or negotiate a new leader.

Breeding, for the cannicae, is actually a ceremony. Cannicae do not have the power to breed with each other. Both sexes have the same type of genitalia, and their genitals are nearly half the size of their bodies! Instead, the breeder cannica will attack and kill a larger animal, and lay their eggs inside the corpse. The young cannicae will consume the dead body when they hatch, and then will be left on their own, either to find their family's pack, or move on to a new one. The cannicae can, for those who are curious, perform intercourse with living creatures, but only ones who are big enough to fit their oversized genitals. Creatures medium-sized and up are able to do this.

## Cannica Names

Cannicae are named after one of three types of roles in their society. Corra, a leader, Sooma, a breeder, and Ouma, a pack member. A successor to a pack leader will still have the name Ouma.

Example: Sheerow-Ouma, would be a regular pack member.

Their names tend to be more tribal in nature, and will often hold some kind of meaning towards the cannica’s personality or abilities.

## Cannica Traits

### **Ability Score Increase**

Your Strength Score increases by +2, and your Dexterity Score by +1

### **Age**

Cannicae are small and don't live particularly long. They reach adulthood at around 7 years old, and can live to be up to 80.

### **Alignment**

Most cannicae lean toward the Chaotic end of the spectrum.

### **Size**

Cannicae can only reach up to just over 2ft tall. You are considered a small creature.

### **Posion Flower**

Your tail hosts a poisonous flower at the very tip of it. You can release a poision cloud that expands to 5ft and lasts until your next turn. Each time any enemy takes a turn, they will make a Constiution save. On a failed save, they will take 2d8 damage + your casting bonus, and half that on a successful save. At the 5th, 10th, 15th, and 20th level, add 1d8.

### **Berserk Mode**

You come from a species well-known for their bad temper. Should you ever hit 0 health, you will shift to a form that makes you extra powerful. Any attack you do on your turn does 2d10 damage + your Strength and Proficiency bonuses. If you are not healed by your next turn, you will die. At the 10th, 15th, and 20th level, add 1d10.

### **Pack Mentality**

Your natural leading skills kick in, and you are able to command one of your party members. Your pack knowledge allows this member to also take an action during your turn. This can only be used once per Short Rest.

### **Languages**

You can speak Common and Cannicen, which is less a language and more a combination of clicks and whistles to relay short messages.