Tortle

Tortles are humanoid tortoises with a strong connection to nature and a naturally protective shell. They are peaceful wanderers who seek knowledge and adventure.

Ability Score Increase

• 2024: +2 to one ability score and +1 to another, or +1 to three different ability scores
• 2014: Strength +2, Wisdom +1

Age

Tortles mature around age 15 and live to about 50 years.

Size

Medium (5-6 feet tall)

Speed

30 feet

Key Features

Claws

Your claws are natural weapons, which you can use to make unarmed strikes. On a hit, they deal slashing damage equal to 1d6 + 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.

Natural Armor

Due to your shell and the shape of your body, you are ill-suited to wearing armor. Your shell provides ample protection; it gives you a base AC of 17. 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 have proficiency in the Survival skill.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and Aquan.