Homebrew Cyclops Species Details

Universally among the Cyclops people, there is a simple tribal hierarchy, the main difference between the various tribes is which person is considered to be the leader. Among the traveling nomad Cyclopes(plural), age is the trait which defines the ranking between members, the eldest 3 cyclopes form a council which decides all of the important matters for the other nomads, though the lower ranking nomads are free to dispute any decision thus made with a vote of their peers. Among the smithing cyclopes, it is a combination of age and expertise which decides the ranking of tribe members, the oldest mastership is considered the leader, and similar to a king, makes all of the important decisions by himself(for better or worse). And finally, among the hippocampi trainers, the cyclops which produces the fastest mount is considered the leader, until such a time as they are challenged and beaten in a timed race.

Cyclops Traits

Ranging from 12 feet to 16 feet in height, these monstrous humanoids are known for their distinctive single eye where most humanoids would have two. A cyclops is usually broad shouldered and muscular, with significant quantities of hair on it's legs, arms & torso (facial hair is common in males, though most males are bald). Skin tones are usually muted, but have a wide range from very pale, all the way through to clearly orange (albinism is entirely possible). Eye color is less varied, with the most common being grey, and the least common being blue.

Cyclops Might

Ability Score Increase. Your Strength and Constitution scores each increase by 2.

Cyclops Size

Size. Even the smallest cyclops stand 12 feet tall, and many are larger. Your size is Large.

One Eyed

One-Eyed. You can't see very well. You have disadvantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight, and on ranged attack rolls.

Forge's Fire

Forge's fire. You are proficient with smith's tools. In addition, you are resistant to fire damage.