Homebrew Giaphit Species Details

The Giaphit are a race of miniature giants, standing seven to nine feet tall and weighing between three to five hundred pounds. Their long arms and legs give them a rather lanky appearance, but their muscles have been compacted greatly due to the high gravity world they come from, called Jakuba. Despite this, they are a strong and hardy race capable of bearing great physical burdens. They are a social and gregarious people, known for their love of food and celebration. They enjoy cooking elaborate meals for their community and enjoy a relaxed pace of life. They are a very supportive and welcoming race, always ready to lend a helping hand to those in need. The Giaphit have a deep appreciation for knowledge and learning, and they value education and self-improvement greatly. They are always eager to learn and explore new ideas, and they are very curious about the world around them. They have a strong sense of family and community, and they hold their traditions and ancestors dear. They record their history in intricate tapestries, and they hold regular festivals and ceremonies to honor their ancestors and celebrate their heritage.

Creating Your Character

At 1st level, you choose whether your character is a member of the human race or of a fantastical race. If you select a fantastical race, follow these additional rules during character creation.

Ability Score Increases

When determining your character’s ability scores, increase one score by 2 and increase a different score by 1, or increase three different scores by 1. Follow this rule regardless of the method you use to determine the scores, such as rolling or point buy. The “Quick Build” section for your character’s class offers suggestions on which scores to increase. You can follow those suggestions or ignore them, but you can’t raise any of your scores above 20.

Languages

Your character can speak, read, and write Common and Giant or one other language that you and your DM agree is appropriate for the character. The Player's handbook offers a list of languages to choose from. The DM is free to modify that list for a campaign.

Creature Type

You are a humanoid with giant ancestry. Humanoid.

Life Span

Members of some races, such as dwarves and elves, can live for centuries, and this includes the Giaphit. Most don't die due to old age though as they are adventures at heart. 

Height and Weight 

7 to 9 feet tall and weighing 280 to 450 pounds.

Giaphit Traits

As a Giaphit, you have the following racial traits.

Creature Type

You are a Humanoid. 

Size

Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your walking speed is 35 feet.

Long-Limbed

When you make a melee attack on your turn, your reach for it is 5 feet greater than normal.

Powerful Build

You count as one size larger when determining your carrying capacity and the weight you can push, drag, or lift.

Giant's Health

You gain the tough feat.