Mountain Ainok

The ainok that dwell in the Qal Sisma Mountains look not unlike large mastiff hounds. Like their desert kin these are the original inhabitants of their environment. Especially trusted ainok join a family of the clan. They are considered to be family members and enjoy all the rights (and assume all the responsibility) that role entails.

Ainok Survivalist by Craig J. Spearing

Genetic Ancestor(s)

• Ainok

Conservation Status

The mountain dwelling ainok are scarce now, being almost as favored by Atarka's dragons for food as bears are. They will sometimes hunt alongside the humans, quickly grabbing a share of the meat and scatter to their dens before the dragons can notice and catch them.

Geographic Distribution

• Qal Sisma Mountains

Planeshift Tarkir

Mountain Ainok

Ainok are canine humanoids living deep in the cold mountains of Qal Sisma. Contrary to their desert cousins, they are blessed with heavy fur and thick manes to protect them from the frigid mountain climates. They are expert trackers and survivalists.

Ainok Survivalist by Craig J. Spearing

ability score increase: Choose one of: (a) Choose any +2; choose any other +1 (b) Choose any +1; choose any other +1; choose any other +1

age: Ainok mature at the same rate as humans and have lifespans similar in length to theirs.

alignment: any

Size: Medium

speed: 35 ft

Languages: You can speak, read, and write Common and one other language that you and your DM agree is appropriate for your character.

parent race: Ainok

race features:
Claws. Your claws are natural weapons, which you can use to make unarmed strikes. If you hit with them, you can deal slashing damage equal to 1d6 + your Strength modifier, instead of the bludgeoning damage normal for an unarmed strike.
Mountain Born. You have resistance to cold damage. You're also acclimated to high altitude, including elevations above 20,000 feet.
Survival Instinct. Thanks to your mystical connection to nature, you gain proficiency with one of the following skills of your choice: Animal Handling, Medicine, Nature, Perception, Stealth, or Survival.