Homebrew Goliath-Elf Species Details
Walking in two worlds but truly belonging to neither, Goliath-elves combine what some say are the best qualities of their elf and Goliath parents: goliath might, and indomitable spirit tempered by the refined senses, love of nature, and artistic tastes of the elves. Some Goliath-elves live among Goliaths, set apart by their emotional and physical differences, watching family and comrades age while time barely touches them. Others live with the elves, growing restless as they reach adulthood in the timeless elven realms, while their peers continue to live as children. Many Goliath-elves, unable to fit into either society, choose lives of solitary wandering or join with other misfits and outcasts in the adventuring life.
Of Two Worlds
To Goliaths, Goliath-elves look like elves, and to elves, they look Goliaths. In height, they’re on par with the Goliath parent yet more slender and refined. They range from 6 feet to about 8feet tall, and from 180 to 300 pounds, with men only slightly taller and heavier than women. Goliath-elven coloration and features lie somewhere between their goliath and elf parents, and thus show a variety even more pronounced than that found among either race. They tend to have the eyes of their elven parents.
Diplomats or Enforcers
Goliath-elves have no lands of their own, though they can be welcome in goliath communities and somewhat less welcome in elven forests. In large cities or regions where elves and goliaths interact often, Goliath-elves are sometimes numerous enough to form small communities of their own. They enjoy the company of other Goliath-elves, the only people who truly understand what it is to live between these two worlds.
In most parts of the world, though, Goliath-elves are uncommon enough that one might live for years without meeting another. Some Goliath-elves prefer to avoid company altogether, wandering the wilds as trappers, foresters, hunters, or adventurers and visiting civilization only rarely. Like elves, they are driven by the wanderlust that comes of their longevity. Others, in contrast, throw themselves into the thick of society, putting their strength and social skills to great use in in enforcement roles or as mercenaries.
Goliath-elf Names
Goliath-elves use either goliath or elven naming conventions. As if to emphasize that they don’t really fit in to either society, half-elves raised among Goliaths are often given elven names, and those raised among elves often take goliath names.
Goliath-Elf Traits
Your Goliath-elf character has some qualities in common with elves, goliaths, and some that are unique to Goliath-elves.Ability Score Increase
Your Charisma score increases by 2, and your Strength ability score increases by 2.
Age
Goliath-elves mature at the same rate Goliaths do and reach adulthood around the age of 20. They live much longer than Goliaths, however, often exceeding 200 years.
Alignment
Goliath-elves often share the chaotic bent of their elven heritage. They value both personal freedom and creative expression, demonstrating neither love of leaders nor desire for followers. They chafe at rules, resent others’ demands, and sometimes prove unreliable, or at least unpredictable.
Size
Goliath-elves are about the same size as Goliaths, ranging from 6 to 8 feet tall. Your size is Medium.
Speed
Your base walking speed is 30 feet.
Darkvision
Thanks to your elf blood, you have superior vision in dark and dim conditions. You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You can’t discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.
Fey Ancestry
You have advantage on saving throws against being charmed, and magic can’t put you to sleep.
Natural Athlete
You have proficiency in the Athletics skill.
Languages
You can speak, read, and write Common, Elvish, and one extra language of your choice.
Powerful Build
When determining your personnel carrying capacity and weight that you can push or lift then you count as one size larger.
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