Hyena

Hyena Canidae stand out as one of the most unpredictable and chaotic subraces within any race, contrasting sharply with their more lawful counterparts. Living in matriarchal groups, Hyenas exhibit fierce loyalty to their chosen "pack" members while remaining wary of outsiders and slow to trust.

Unpredictability and Chaos

Renowned for their chaotic nature, Hyena Canidae are characterized by their unpredictable behavior and mischievous tendencies. Unlike their more orderly cousins, Hyenas thrive in environments where chaos reigns, often reveling in causing mischief and disruption.

Matriarchal Groups and Loyalty

Hyenas live in matriarchal groups led by a dominant female, with members fiercely loyal to their chosen matriarch and packmates. This loyalty fosters a strong sense of camaraderie and unity within Hyena communities, with individuals willing to go to great lengths to protect and support one another.

Wariness of Outsiders

Hyena Canidae are inherently cautious creatures, wary of outsiders and slow to trust those outside their immediate pack. This wariness stems from a desire to protect themselves and their kin from potential threats, leading Hyenas to approach unfamiliar individuals and situations with caution and skepticism.

Love for Chaos and Mischief

Hyena Canidae have a reputation for enjoying chaos and mischief, with pranking others being a core part of their cultural identity. While their antics may sometimes border on troublemaking, Hyenas view these acts as a form of social bonding and entertainment, strengthening the bonds within their pack and reinforcing their sense of community.

Interactions with Other Races

Due to their unpredictable nature and mischievous tendencies, Hyena Canidae are often stereotyped as troublemakers by other races. However, their fierce loyalty and strong sense of community make them valued allies and protectors within Canidae society, with Hyenas willing to stand up for their packmates and defend their territory against any threat.

Hyena

Hyena Canidae are perhaps the most unpredictable of their race, and are typically Chaotic in contrast to their Lawful cousins. Hyenas live in matriarchal groups and are ferociously loyal to those they consider part of their 'pack'. They are wary of outsiders and don't trust easily. They have a reputation for enjoying causing chaos and mischief, and are generally stereotyped as troublemakers. This is most a fair stereotype, as pranking others, not always innocently either, is a core part of their culture.

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alignment: Usually Chaotic

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speed: 20ft Walking, 10ft Swimming

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Canidae

The members of the Canidae race run the spectrum from disciplined Dog Canidae who mostly live in large cities and are known for their friendly dispositions, to the more savage Wolf canidae that are as feared as they are respected. Due to the strong hierarchies of their societies and innate respect for their superiors, Canidae are almost always Lawful, with the notable exception of Coyotes and Hyenas who are almost exclusively chaotic. Canidae stand 5 to 7 feet tall at adulthood. Wolf, Dog and Hyena Canidae are generally larger than their Coyote and Fox cousins.

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alignment: usually lawful, except Coyote & Hyena Canidae

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speed: 30ft Walking, 10ft Swimming

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Keen Hearing and Smell

Canidae have Advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sound or smell.

Darkvision

You have superior vision in dark and dim conditions. You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it was bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You can't discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.

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Pack Tactics

You can choose to gain Advantage on melee attacks against any enemy until the end of your next turn if you have an ally within 5ft of that enemy and that ally is not incapacitated. After using this ability, you cannot use it again until you complete a short rest.

Cackle of Chaos

You emit a magical cackle that creates a surge of chaotic energy. Roll 3d4, and assign one each to a category from the table below. Each die can only be assigned to one category. Your target takes 1d6 damage of a type dictated by the table, as well as an additional effect, also dictated by the table.