Tortle

Tortles were reptilian-looking humanoids with large shells on their backs that were capable of containing their entire bodies and provided ample protection. Most tortles had the notion of having their houses on their backs, which meant that they rarely felt homesick or the need to lay roots in any single place. They were eager to learn new customs and found beauty in the most ordinary things. Despite spending much of their lives isolated, tortles liked to form strong friendships.
Besides being able to wield weapons and shields, tortles had claws that were effective as natural weapons and could retreat into their shells for protection if necessary. The shape of their bodies made it impossible for tortles to wear armor, however.
Tortles only reproduced near the end of their natural lifespans. When their young hatched from their eggs, they spent the remainder of their lives sharing all their life experiences and teaching survival skills. Young tortles would become orphans after about one year, by which time they were expected to be able to fend for themselves.

Tortle Names

Kelki, Kromy, Neppi, Kriqwe, Dumuk, Yidac, Welatt, Yu, Plar, Xope

Tortle Stats and Abilities

Ability Score Increase: Your Strength score increases by 2, and your Wisdom score increases by 1.
Size: Tortle adults stand 5 to 6 feet tall and average 450 pounds. THeir shells account for roughly one-third of their weight. Your size is Medium.
Speed: Your base walking speed is 30 feet.
Languages: You can speak, read, and write one human language (usually Westerling) and Aquan.
Claws: Your claws are natural weapons, which you can use to make unarmed strikes. If you hit with them, you deal slashing damage equal to 1d4 + your Strength modifier, instead of the bludgeoning damage normal for an unarmed strike.
Hold Breath: You can hold your breath for up to 1 hour at a time. Tortles aren't natural swimmers, but they can remain underwater for some time before needing to come up for air.
Natural Armor: Due to your shell and the shape of your body, you are ill-suited to wearing armor. Your shell provides ample protection, however; it gives you a base AC of 17 (your Dexterity modifier doesn't affect this number). You gain no benefit from wearing armor, but if you are using a shield, you can apply the shield's bonus as normal.
Shell Defense: You can withdraw into your shell as an action. Until you emerge, you gain a +4 bonus to AC, and you have advantage on Strength and Constitution saving throws. While in your shell, you are prone, your speed is 0 and can't increase, you have disadvantage on Dexterity saving throws, you can't take reactions, and the only action you can take is a bonus action to emerge from your shell.
Survival Instinct: You gain proficiency in the Survival skill. Tortles have finely honed survival instincts.

Lifespan

Young tortles crawl for a few weeks after birth before learning to walk on two legs. They reach adulthood by the age of 15 and live an average of 50 years.

Average Height

5' - 6'

Average Weight

450lbs

Languages
Aquan (a dialect of Primordial)
One Human Language