Homebrew Half-Dwarf/Half-Goliath Species Details

While Goliaths normally can be found on the high peaks of mountains, and Dwarf's are typically found under the mountains. When both races share the mountain it isn't out of the realm of possibility for these types of half breeds to start appearing. 

 

Pride and Grudges

Given the Dwarves exceptionally long lifespan, they are known for their great memory and their ability to hold grudges for centuries. The Goliath's, may be more forgiving but pride is everything to them, wounding their pride is not a mistake anyone would want to make. Both races however share a place a deep value on tradition. Mixing these traits can form some of the most stubborn beings in existence. 

 

Sharing the Mountain

The Goliaths roam the peaks of mountains while the Dwarves burrow below. When these two races share a Mountain it becomes a sort of symbiotic relationship. Resources are rare in the high altitudes that the Goliaths call home, but the opposite is true for the Dwarves. They often trade supplies in return for protection from Goblins and Orcs that want to claim the mines as their own.

Though both races can work together, it’s very common for their stubbornness to cause more issues. This is especially an issue because of how often leadership is changed in the Goliath tribes. One leader may see the Dwarves as a necessary means of survival while another may see it as a form of weakness.  

 

Forged in Frost

Though not as tall as a Goliath or as broad as a Dwarf, these half breeds are still titans. Descending from the icy peaks and the frigid depths, they were made for the cold and require no clothing or fire to survive even the coldest blizzards. Their skin is a pale earthy colors and seems to be as hard as a rock. Dwarven blood allows them to grow magnificent beards, though it takes a considerable amount of time to grow. 

Dwarven genetics are as strong as the mountain they call home, as such, most of these mixed breeds do not share the markings that the Goliath's are famous for. This is mostly seen as a great shame, not only to the child but to the Goliath parent as well. They do however have the the coin sized protrusions called Lithoderms, though not as many as the Goliath's do. Overall they resemble a giant dwarf who appears to be roughly carved out of a pale flesh colored stone. 

 

Half-Dwarf/Half-Goliath Traits

Goliaths and Dwarves have very similar traits, though when the races are mixed their strongest traits are weakened.

Ability Score Increase

Your Strength score increases by 2, and your Constitution score increases by 2.

Age

Half Goliaths have lifespans less then that of Dwarfs and more then normal Goliaths. They enter adulthood in their late teens and usually live about 125 years.

Alignment

Goliath and Dwarf society, with its clear roles and tasks, has a strong lawful bent. Believing firmly in the benefits of a well-ordered society. A sense of fairness, balanced with an emphasis on self- sufficiency and personal accountability, pushes them toward neutrality.

Size

They tend to be between 5'5" and 7'0" feet tall and weigh between 200 and 350 pounds depending on which parent they favor. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

DarkVision

Accustomed to life underground, you have superior vision in dark and dim conditions. You can see in dim light within 30 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.

Natural Athlete

You have proficiency in the Athletics skill.

Stonecunning

Whenever you make an Intelligence (History) check related to the origin of stonework, you are considered proficient in the History skill and add double your proficiency bonus to the check, instead of your normal proficiency bonus.

Stone’s Endurance

You can focus yourself to occasionally shrug off injury. When you take damage, you can use your reaction to roll a d12. Add your Constitution modifier to the number rolled, and reduce the damage by that total. After you use this trait, you can’t use it again until you finish a short or long rest.

Mountain Born

You’re acclimated to high altitude, including elevations above 20,000 feet. You’re also naturally adapted to cold climates, as described in chapter 5 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide.

Dwarven Combat Training

You have proficiency with the battleaxe and hand-axes.

Powerful Build

When determining your personnel carrying capacity and weight that you can push or lift then you count as one size larger.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common, Dwarven, and Giant.