Vasimian (Race)

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Vasimian

## Statistics

### Ability Scores

+2 DEX
+1 WIS

### Speed

30 ft. Normal
30 ft. Climbing

## General Information

### Homeland(s)

* Principality of Heth
* Duchy of Yuethor

## Appearance

### Height

4'10" - 5'10"
1m47 - 1m78

### Weight

70lbs - 166 lbs
31kg - 75kg

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## **Description**

Vasimians are monkey-like humanoids that tend to dwell in the forests of Heth and the swamps of Yuethor. Their body is entirely covered in a coat of soft fur varying in colour and patterns. Their size and stature depend from an individual to another, some bearing more resemblance to a gorilla and others to a chimpanzee while remaining medium in size. Social status is often shown through intricate accessories woven into the fur around their head made of precious metals and gems. All Vasimians have long prehensile tails that they use almost like a third hand, however it is unable to wield weapons, throw or use items.

The most famous Vasimians are often thieves or performers as they are renowned for both their acrobatics and their trickery. Egregiously aggravated when confounded with regular monkeys, Vasimians make sure to adorn their fanciest outfits at all times to stand out from their wild counterparts.

Sadly, because of their agility and intelligence, Vasimians are often kidnapped and enslaved by show makers and circus directors of all kinds as they can understand their orders and still perform incredible feats of acrobatics.

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 People think Vasimians belong in trees or circuses. That preconception tends to end when they find themselves hung at the top of a belltower.

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—  Magnar, Director of Heron School of Arcane - in “Differences between awakened animals and anthropomorphic people”

## **Character Creation**

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**Ability Scores**

Your Dexterity score increases by 2 and your Wisdom score increases by 1.

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**Size**

Your size is medium. Vasimians are slightly shorter than humans.

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**Speed**

Your base walking speed is 30 feet and you have a base climbing speed of 30 feet.

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**Age**

Vasimians age like humans would but have a slightly shorter life span.

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**Creature Type**

Humanoid

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**Languages**

You can speak, read, and write Common and one additional language.

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### **Traits**

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**Nimble**

You can move through the space of any creature that is of a size larger than yours.

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**Lithe**

You gain proficiency in acrobatics. If you already receive it from one of your classes, you instead gain expertise.

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**Prehensile Tail**

You can use your tail to feed a potion to a target as a bonus action.

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**Aerial Assault**

When attacking from a position higher than the target’s, you have advantage on melee attacks.

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## **Society**

Vasimians typically build canopies in the trees and house around the trunks.

They use a tribe-like hierarchy where the ancients are the most respected and wield the most weight in decisions.

### **Culture**

#### **Vasimian Names**

The Vasimian language is sinusoidal as the accentuation of sentences goes dramatically high and then dramatically low. Because of these accents, Vasimian names tend to be at least 3 syllables and often more. Often, Vasimian parents will add more and more letters until the names sound almost nonsensical, hoping that it will bring prestige and good luck to their offspring.

Examples: Alfredimusta, Pounakimalda, Nathebbdovar, Vanalemulthibtademus, Bahnamap, Cledouhouja, Vaquerimap, Opdongla, Jakdyounal, Mikquopdoklay

#### **Tail Behaviour**

Unlike some other tailed races such as the Tabaxi and Yuan-Ti, Vasimians use their tails in their everyday life as if it's an extra hand. As such, they often incorporate their tail in social activities such as shaking somebody's hand (or tail) and other mundane activities.