Loxodon (hum-elephant) for Dungeons and Dragons

Race: Loxodon

Loxodon are wise, strong beings with a natural connection to nature. Here are their main racial traits:

• Ability Score Increase: Your Constitution score increases by 2, and your Wisdom score increases by 1.
• Age: Loxodon mature at the same rate as humans but live longer, often exceeding 400 years.
• Alignment: Loxodon are often tranquil and contemplative but can also be fiercely protective. They tend toward order and good.
• Size: You're a large creature. Your size is Medium.
• Speed: Your base walking speed is 30 feet.
• Natural Armor: While you are wearing no armor, your AC is 12 + your Dexterity modifier. You can don a shield and still gain this benefit.
• Trunk: You can grasp small or medium objects and use your trunk to make an unarmed strike. Your unarmed strike with the trunk deals 1d4 bludgeoning damage. Your trunk cannot wield weapons or shields, or make gestures for casting spells.
• Surefooted: You have advantage on Strength and Constitution saving throws made to resist being knocked prone or pushed.
• Herd Mentality: You have advantage on Wisdom (Insight) checks made to discern the emotional intentions of a creature and on Charisma (Persuasion) checks made to influence the mood of a crowd.
• Languages: You can speak, read, and write Common and one other language of your choice.

Suggested Class: Barbarian or Fighter

Given that your Loxodon wields such an imposing axe, the classes of Barbarian or Fighter would be excellent choices to maximize their strength and resilience.

Example Ability Scores (using point buy or standard array):

Considering the racial bonuses (+2 CON, +1 WIS):

• Strength (STR): 15 (to wield that axe and strike hard)
• Dexterity (DEX): 10 (not their strong suit, but for Natural Armor with some light armor it can work if you do not use heavy armor)
• Constitution (CON): 14 (+2 racial) = 16 (high hit points and stamina, very important for a Loxodon)
• Intelligence (INT): 8 (not their priority)
• Wisdom (WIS): 13 (+1 racial) = 14 (their innate wisdom, useful for perceptions and saves)
• Charisma (CHA): 12 (they can be imposing or have a calm presence)

Character Concept:

• Loxodon Barbarian: A Loxodon who channels their rage to protect their herd or those they deem worthy. Their fury is as devastating as a charging elephant, and their hide is as tough as the bark of an ancient tree. Could be a Path of the Totem Warrior with an Elephant or Lion Totem.
• Loxodon Fighter: A Loxodon who has mastered the art of combat with their axe, using brute strength and resilience to overwhelm their foes. Could be a Battle Master using maneuvers to control the battlefield, or a Champion who simply strikes with unmatched force.

Suggested Background:

• Soldier: Fits well with a warrior or barbarian, with a background in some military or tribal force.
• Hermit: If you want to emphasize the Loxodon's wisdom and connection with nature, and their time in seclusion before joining the adventure.
• Outlander: A Loxodon who has lived on the fringes of civilized society, perhaps as a guardian of some sacred place or as a protector of nature.

Personality and Motivation:

• Loyal and protective: Very dedicated to their allies, acting as the tank of the group.
• Wise and patient: A Loxodon who meditates before acting but is relentless once they decide to enter combat.
• Quiet and observant: Prefers to let their actions speak for them.