Homebrew Gerkin Species Details

The Gerkins are a hardy, small race of pickles, well-known for their resilience and their ability to slip out of tricky situations. Gerkins live in tight-knit communities often found in jars of brine hidden in dark corners. They're a lively and resourceful people, always ready to "get out of a pickle," both figuratively and literally. Though small in size, their slippery nature and salty charm make them skilled negotiators and quick on their feet, especially when things get sour.

Creature Type: Pickelfolk
Speed: 30 inches
Lifespan: about 75 days

 

Gerkin Traits

As a Gerkin, you have these special traits

Ability Score Increase

+2 Dexterity, +1 Constitution

Size

You are small

Briny Resilience

The Gerkin's pickled bodies give them resistance to poison damage, allowing them to withstand harmful toxins and substances.

Fermented Fortitude

Due to their restorative nature, Gerkins can remove the Poisoned or Paralyzed condition from themselves or an ally once per short rest.

Pickled Reflexes

Gerkins are naturally quick and agile, granting them advantage on Dexterity saving throws to avoid traps and environmental hazards.

Salty Charm

You have advantage on Persuasion checks