Homebrew Chiss Species Details

The Chiss were a near-Human species distinguished by their blue skin and glowing red eyes, which grew darker depending on the oxygen content of their surroundings. The more oxygen present, the more intense the color of their eyes and skin tone. While their hair was typically jet black, it did on rare occasions go gray with age (most Chiss believed that the development of gray hair was an indication of the siring of exceptional children). Their physical form led to some speculation on whether they were an offshoot of humanity's ancient expansions across the world or whether their physical form coincidentally matched that of Humans. However, genetic analysis indicated that they were an offshoot of humanity, and it was believed that moving underground led to a divergence between them and baseline Humans. Furthermore, this analysis indicated that their unique skin tone was the result of exposure to glacial minerals. Their blue skin, jet black hair and red eyes generally commanded attention once they were in a crowd of regular humanoids, and these features made them physically striking and instantly recognizable. Male and female Chiss tend to be more powerfully built when compared to Humans but exhibit the same variances as Humanoid sexes. A Chiss stood between either 1.6 to 2.1 meters in height though an average height of an adult was believed to be 1.7 meters.

In addition, they experienced a greatly accelerated growth rate compared to Humans, which contributed to their reaching maturity faster than Humans. Thus a Chiss at the age of 10-years held the physical maturity of a 20-year old Human. This in turn resulted in a culturally-imprinted emotional maturity that was many times above that of their Human counterparts. They were capable of living up to 80 years old, at which point a Chiss was considered venerable; children were between ages 1-10, and they experienced a rapid growth spurt by which they were considered full adults. Middle-age followed between the ages of 51-62, and those aged 63-79 were considered old.

Chiss Traits

The Chiss gain many benefits from their red eyes that allow them to see into the Infrared spectrum and their enhance metabolism allows their skills to be focused on at an early age.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common, Cheunh (The Native Chiss language/THIS WILL HAVE TO BE MANUALLY ADDED), and your choice of either Elvish or Drawven.

Ability Score Increase

Your Intelligence score increases by 2, and your Charisma score increases by 1.

Age

Chiss was considered venerable; children were between ages 1-10, and they experienced a rapid growth spurt by which they were considered full adults. Middle-age followed between the ages of 51-62, and those aged 63-79 were considered old. Very few Chiss live past the age of 80

Alignment

Chiss are taught at an early age to server and obey the Chiss Ascendancy. Due to their cult like following they place the needs of the Ascendancy over moral obligations. Many Chiss tend to be Lawful Neutral, some however tend to oppress other races in order to benefit the Ascendancy and falling  under Lawful Evil.

Size

Chiss tend to be lighter than humans due to their fast metabolism. Many Chiss stand between 5ft to 7ft tall and weigh around 150 - 195 pounds. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Tactical Mind

Your study of combat insights you when the best time to strike is. When you roll initiative you can choose to either add your initiative modifier or subtract your initiative modifier to your  roll.