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title: Tortokin
description: Tortokin are a race of relatively tall (5.5') reptilian-looking humanoids with leathery, earth-toned skin and large, dark, tortoise-like shells on their backs capable of containing their entire bodies.
date_pub: 2023-02-15T00:26:00-05:00
section: races
content_type: feature
short_code: rtn
---

A tortoise-like, amphibious humanoid, typically around 5.5' tall, with leathery, earth-toned skin and a large, dark, tortoise-like shell on their back capable of containing their entire body.

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|                       |                          |
| --------------------- | ------------------------ |
| **Requirements**      | Minimum WIS 9            |
| **Ability modifiers** | –1 DEX, +1 STR           |
| **Languages**         | Alignment, Common, Aquon |
| **Size**              | Medium                   |

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### Tortoise Features

-   Unarmed attacks deal additional 1d2 damage (claws).
-   Can hold breath for up to 1 hour.

### Protective Shell

-   Shell provides protection equal to AC of 12 + 1/2 total levels, to a maximum of 17.
-   Cannot wear other armor.

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| Total Levels | Armor Class |
| :----------: | :---------: |
|     1-2      |     13      |
|     3-4      |     14      |
|     5-6      |     15      |
|     7-8      |     16      |
|      9+      |     17      |

[Tortokin Armor Class]

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