Inugami

Inugami

A yokai with the instincts and temperment of a dog. Fiercely loyal and always alert, the Inugami is a great friend to any party that they will provide great support bonuses to.
The strong physical stats of the Inugami make it well suited for a strength based martial class like fighter, barbarian, soldier, or paladin
Inugami live in the Inugami Village in Ginkgyo Mori in Reikai. Their village lies in opposition to the Bakeneko Village, also in the forest. The two villages are caught in and endless conflict where the Inugami's strong cohesion and mutual loyalty is undercut by their foolishness and short attention spans, while the Bakeneko conversely are more clever but lack the cohesion and unity of the Inugami. Inugami typically come in the indomitably positive and energetic archetype, or the fierce protector archetype, or sometimes both.

ability score increase: +2 STR, +1 DEX

age: Immortal

Size: Medium

speed: 35

Languages: Japanese

race features:
Darkvision
Feral Instincts - Gain advantage on any perception or survival checks utilizing smell as the sense.
Man's Best Friend - When an attack is made against an ally who is adjacent to you, you can use your reaction to switch places with your ally and force the attack to target you instead, but with disadvantage. This ability can be used once per short rest.
Loyal Protector - If you have at least one ally within 15 feet of you, your initiative increases by half your proficiency rounded up.
Special Feat: The Greatest Companion - Inugami