Lycans

The Lycans were once ordinary people who fell victim to a curse born from an ancient pact between a vengeful shaman and a primordial wolf spirit, transforming them into hybrid beasts locked between two worlds. Unable to return to their human forms through conventional means, they were cast out from civilization and forced to migrate toward the wilderness, where their feral instincts and primal hunger drove them to hunt livestock across the countryside in desperate survival. Over generations, the Lycans developed their own fragmented society within the deepest forests and remote regions, their chaotic nature preventing them from forming stable communities or moral codes. Each Lycans' only path to redemption lies in the death of the original wolf entity that spawned their bloodline—a near-impossible task given the creature's legendary power and the Lycans' own conflicted desire to break free from their bestial existence. Some have resigned themselves to their savage fate, embracing the chaos and violence, while others secretly harbor hope that one day they might hunt down their source and reclaim their stolen humanity. The farmers and villagers of the borderlands live in constant fear of these unpredictable predators, never knowing whether an encounter with a Lycans will result in negotiation or bloodshed, as the creatures themselves seem torn between their human memories and their monstrous impulses.

Strength

20, modifier 5

Dexterity

16, modifier 3

Constitution

20, modifier 5

Intelligence

8, modifier -1

Wisdom

12, modifier 1

Charisma

10, modifier 0

Multiattack

The Lycans makes three attacks: one with its Bite and two with its Claws.

Bite

Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 2d10 + 5 piercing damage.

Claw

Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 2d6 + 5 slashing damage.

Howl of the Pack

All Lycans within 60 ft. gain advantage on their next attack roll. Recharge 5-6.

Savage Charge

If the Lycans moves at least 20 ft. straight toward a target and hits with a Claw, it deals an extra 2d6 slashing damage.

Feral Instincts

Advantage on initiative rolls and cannot be surprised.

Primal Hunger

Regain 10 hit points when consuming a creature's flesh.

strength

8

dexterity

6

constitution

8

wisdom

4

Bludgeoning

Piercing

Slashing from non-magical attacks