Homebrew Geklin Species Details

Tiny Wanderers

Geklins are a rare species, only existing in a few forests across the worlds of D&D. Where they do exist, they live in tiny communities with no particular leader, only small patrols who act almost like police officers. Once a Geklin reaches adulthood, they have to choose whether to stay in the village permanently, or leave in search of a different life. Once they have chosen, they cannot change their minds, and are stuck in whatever they chose. Most Geklins choose to leave, as they feel they have more purpose out in the world than cooped up forever. The ones who leave might find groups of adventurers to travel with. They can also be found in a handful of elf forests, helping the elves who love trees and nature just like them. 

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Small But Deadly

Geklins are relatively small, but not quite so much as true geckos. They stand on two legs most of the time, but can get down on all fours to sprint if they have to. They usually reach about two and a half to three feet tall, with heads and limbs that look nearly identical to a gecko's. They have long tails that they use to grip branches or other things, and can use to catch themselves if they fall. Their hands are much like human's hands, except they are larger and have padded skin on the tips of the fingers that allow them to climb vertical surfaces. A Geklin also has scales all over its body, other than their stomachs and chests, which are soft and vulnerable. They typically weigh anywhere from 25-40 pounds, and live about 150 to 200 years. Despite being small, Geklins prove to be excellent warriors, using their size and speed to quickly pick off enemies.

 

Geklin Names

Geklin parents take time to pick names, observing their children's behavior, then giving them a name appropriate to them. Names can exist as one word, but on rare occasions two words are put together. As they get older, the child may change their own name to better suit themselves. There is no separate category for male or female names, and they can all be used for adults or children.

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Names 

TreeClimber, Caterpillar, FruitEater, Warrior, Owl, SwordSlasher, QuickSand, Wolf, Boulder

 

 

Geklin Traits

Geklins share many traits with true geckos, and use these abilities to the fullest.

Ability Score Increase

Your Dexterity score increases by 1.

Age

Geklins mature around the age of 25 and live to be about 200.

Size

Geklins are Small in size, reaching about 2-3 feet in height and averaging 35 pounds.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 20, and your base climbing speed is 25.

Gecko Anatomy

You have sticky hands and feet that allow you to climb any nonmagical vertical surface, and your tail can be used to hang onto things.

Language

The Geklins have no language of their own, so they have adopted Common and Draconic as their main langauges.