Homebrew Ginicochi Species Details

GINICOCHI

With their plump, fur-covered bodies and keen sense of community, the Ginicochi stand as a testament to the charm and enduring spirit of the guinea pig lineage. They thrive in various terrains, especially in rolling grasslands and gentle hillocks. Their communities, filled with warm burrows and bustling marketplaces, showcase their harmonious lifestyle and their capacity for joy in life's simpler pleasures.

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Physical Description: At a height of 2.5 to 3.5 feet, Ginicochi are covered in a thick layer of fur, ranging from the most common whites and browns to speckles of gold and the occasional gray. Their large, round eyes give them a perpetually curious look, while their twitching noses hint at a keen sense of smell. Their humanoid hands allow them to craft and trade, while their feet, resembling their guinea pig ancestors, give them a unique gait.

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Ginicochi Traits

Your Ginicochi character has a set of traits inherited from their guinea pig ancestry.

Ability Score Increase. Your Constitution score increases by 2, and your Wisdom score increases by 1.

Age. Maturing by age 5, Ginicochi have a lifespan that can stretch up to 60 years.

Alignment. Generally leaning towards neutral good, Ginicochi societies are built on mutual respect, community values, and savoring life's simple joys.

Size. Standing between 2.5 and 3.5 feet and weighing around 30 pounds, Ginicochi are classified as Small.

Speed. Your base walking speed is 25 feet.

Communal Bond. Having always relied on their communities, at level 3 you can cast the Aid spell as a level 2 spell once with this trait, requiring no material components, and regain the ability to do so when you finish a long rest. Wisdom is your spellcasting ability for this spell.

Sociable Foragers. You gain proficiency in the Survival and Persuasion skills, reflecting your race's ability to find food and bond with others.

Nimble Escape. You can take the Disengage or Hide action as a bonus action on each of your turns.

 

Languages. Ginicochi speak common and one other language of your choice.

Ginicochi Traits

Ability score Increase of 2 constitution and 1 wisdom, walking speed of 25 ft, Can cast the Aid spell once per long rest, Proficiency in survival and persuasion skills.

Ability Score Increase

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

 

Movement Speed

You have a base movement speed of 35 ft.

Age

Maturing by age 5, Ginicochi have a lifespan that can stretch up to 60 years.

Allignment

Generally leaning towards neutral good, Ginicochi societies are built on mutual respect, community values, and savoring life's simple joys.

Size

Standing between 2.5 and 3.5 feet and weighing around 30 pounds, Ginicochi are classified as Small.

Communal Bond

Having always relied on their communities, you can cast the Aid spell once with this trait, requiring no material components, and regain the ability to do so when you finish a long rest. Wisdom is your spellcasting ability for this spell.

Sociable Foragers

 You gain proficiency in the Survival and Persuasion skills, reflecting your race's ability to find food and bond with others.

Nimble Escape

Nimble Escape. You can take the Disengage or Hide action as a bonus action on each of your turns.

Languages

Fluent in both Common and one other language of your choice.