Homebrew Half Goliath/Dwarf Species Details

While Goliaths normally can be found on the high peaks of mountains, and Dwarf's are typically found under the mountains. When both races share the mountain it isn't out of the realm of possibility for these types of half breeds to start appearing. 

Driven To Succeed

Goliaths place a premium on self-sufficiency and individual skill. Dwarfs set their mind to a task and become driven to accomplish that task. The mixing of these two races and produce a truly stubborn individual.

Names

Names of this race depends on where the individual grew up. Was it mostly Goliath, or Dwarf. But generally both Dwarven or Goliath names are appropriate.

Birth Names: Aukan, Eglath, Gae-Al, Gauthak, Ilikan, Keothi, Kuori, Lo-Kag, Manneo, Oskar, Rangrim, Rurik, Taklinn, Thorin, Tordek, Thoradin, Traubon, Travok, Ulfgar, Veit, Vondal

Clan Names: Balderk, Battlehammer, Brawnanvil, Dankil, Fireforge, Kolae-Gileana, Ogolakanu, Thuliaga, Thunukalathi, Vaimei-Laga, Ironfist

Half Goliath/Dwarf Traits

The Half breeds share a number of traits in common with Goliaths and Dwarfs

Stonecunning

Whenever you make an Intelligence (History) check related to the origin of stonework, you are considered proficient in the History skill and add double your proficiency bonus to the check, instead of your normal proficiency bonus.

DarkVision

Accustomed to life underground, you have superior vision in dark and dim conditions. You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You can’t discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.

Ability Score Increase

Your Strength score increases by 1, and your Constitution score increases by 2.

Age

Half Goliaths have lifespans less then that of Dwarfs and more then normal Goliaths. They enter adulthood in their late teens and usually live about 175 years.

Alignment

Goliath and Dwarf society, with its clear roles and tasks, has a strong lawful bent. Believing firmly in the benefits of a well-ordered society. A sense of fairness, balanced with an emphasis on self- sufficiency and personal accountability, pushes them toward neutrality.

Size

They tend to be between 4'5" and 5'11" feet tall and weigh between 200 and 275 pounds. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Stone’s Endurance

You can focus yourself to occasionally shrug off injury. When you take damage, you can use your reaction to roll a d12. Add your Constitution modifier to the number rolled, and reduce the damage by that total. After you use this trait, you can’t use it again until you finish a short or long rest.

Mountain Born

You’re acclimated to high altitude, including elevations above 20,000 feet. You’re also naturally adapted to cold climates, as described in chapter 5 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common, Giant, and Dwarven.

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