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Karnin
Karnin keep to themselves
for the most part. They welcome visitors warmly, regardless of race.
All they ask from visitors is to put aside their differences while in
Karnin territory.
They see themselves as
the rightful protectors of the wilderness and all those who live
there. However, they consider the civilized world as part of the
wilderness, as it is no more tamed to them than a beaver's dam, or a
bear's cave. Cities and towns, to the Karnin, are nothing more than
human shelters.
Personality:
Karnin are honorable creatures, who value their personal and clan
honor greatly. They can be a bit arrogant, especially when regarding
their perceived Guardians of the Wildernesses duties, and often look
down on members of other races as lesser beings. At the same time,
they do not judge other races, as they cannot help their inferiority.
Karnin are not greedy,
wanting only what they need. They prefer trade to currency, as
currency seems to them like an unnecessary burden, however, they will
use and accept currency when needed.
Karnin take their
responsibilities seriously, real or perceived. If someone brakes the
rules, the Karnin will ensure that justice is served. This is not to
say that they impose their rules on others, except when the others
are visitors in Karnin territory. They honor the laws of whatever
town or other such community they happen to be in, but they enforce
those laws as well. Karnin do not start wars, except with Anshus, who
they have a great hatred for, but they will end them. If Orcs plan to
raid a human settlement, the Karnin will stop them. However, if
humans plan to slay a band of orc without proper reasons, the Karnin
will stop the humans.
Physical Description:
Karnin typically stand 6 to 7 feet tall while on the pads of their
feet, and about 6 inches shorter while standing normally, the females
being a bit shorter. They look like a cross between a human and a
wolf. They are covered in fur that is usually a blueish gray, except
for the fur on their chest and stomach, which is white, and some have
white patches, usually over the shoulders or behind the ears. Other
colors of fur are red, black, brown, black with brown patches, and
white. Their faces have snouts, like that of a wolf, except that they
are more broad. Karnin tend to have dark colored eyes, such as brown,
but gray and even gold are not uncommon. Most Karnin wear little
clothing, as their fur acts as much the same thing for the most part.
However, the druids will often wear animal skin coats as a symbol of
their position. Karnin stand upright and flat footed as humans do
normally, but when they start to run, they run on the pads of their
feet, like wolves.
Relations: Karnin
get along well with everybody at first, but as one gets to know a
Karnin, his true feelings are revealed. Karnin generally see other
races as inferior, or as children needing their protection. However,
these "Children" they see as their own, and take very good
care of them, and even enjoy their company, even when they don't
enjoy the company of the Karnin.
Alignments: Karnin
are almost always Lawful Good, and usually to an annoying extreme.
This is because those who are chaotic are usually exiled, and those
who are evil are usually killed. Karnin believe strongly in their
duties and convictions, and do not normally tolerate those within
their race who don't.
Karnin Lands:
Karnin live everywhere, and a different clan looks over each type of
land.
Religion: The
Karnin worship Galador, the God of Good, Lilithan, the Goddess of
Law, and Calian, the Goddess of Nature.
Language: The
Karnin language is fairly primitive, consisting mostly of growls,
barks, howls, and roars. Very few people bother to learn Karninic, as
all Karnin speak Common as well.
Names: Karnin are
named at birth, much like humans, and also inherit their clan name.
Their clan name is determined by which clan they were born to.
Male Names: Karnak,
Fildar, Morthunk, Forgnik, Fido, Zefnar, Guroul
Female Names: Kiko, Fifi,
Narkusa, Vikaga, Karnika, Lupinia
Clan Names: Grrahl
(plains), Harul (mountains), Snouk (swamp), Tinkor (forest),
Paunti (desert), Blikarok
(arctic/high altitude), Rulac (Ruling clan)
Adventurers:
Karnin adventure, usually, as a way to prove themselves, either to
themselves or to their clan. Those with a chaotic alignment are
usually searching for their place after being exiled from their
homes. Those with an evil alignment are usually out to destroy what
the Karnin are trying to do.
KARNIN
RACIAL TRAITS
- +2 Constitution, -2 Dexterity: Karnin are tough, but their canine features get in the way of mobility.
- Medium-size: As Medium-size creatures, Karnin have no special bonuses or penalties due to their size.
- Karnin base land speed is 40 feet.
- +2 to Listen checks: The Karnin have canine senses, and hear very well.
- Scent(Ex): Karnin have the Scent ability as stated on page 10 in the Monster Manual. Karnin can smell things 30 feet off, 60 if upwind, 15 if downwind. Stronger scents double the range, and overpowering scents triple the range. A partial action can be taken to determine the direction of the smell. Karnin can track smells using Scent.
- Frightful Presence(Ex): Karnin are man beasts that can be a frightful sight to behold when they choose. Rules for Frightful Presence on page 8 of core rulebook III.
- +2 racial bonus on Animal Empathy & Wilderness Lore checks: Karnin do not only live in the wilds, they are a part of it.
- Natural weaponry: Karnin have clawed fingers that can be used to inflict 1d4 damage.
- Automatic Languages: Common & Karninic. Bonus Languages: Orc, Goblin, Draconic, Elven, Gnoll, & Sylvan. Smart Karnin know the languages of the local creatures.
- Favored Class: Druid. A multiclassed Karnin's Druid class does not count when determining whether he suffers an XP penalty for multiclassing.
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