Homebrew Golric Species Details

Physical Description
The offspring of Goliath's and orcs, Golrics are truly fearsome specimens. With their massive stature, raw power, and imposing presence, they prove to be quite intimidating for even the most savage of foes. Often larger than Goliath's and more thickly-muscled than orcs, Golric's are often observed performing feats of incredible strength with ease. Thanks to their long arms, legs and powerful grip they can traverse mountains quickly. They usually bear a mixture of their bloodlines' physical traits: the tough skin, markings, coloring, and eyes of Goliath's; the thickness, sharpened canines, and pointed ears of orcs. Bone structure is typically angular and solid, about half of the males are able to grow hair and females are able to grow hair, which can range from short to long, hair color is isolated to three specific colors; White, Black, Red. Golric's also share a mixture of their parent races' personality traits, known for having the even temper of Goliath's, but subject to the powerful emotions and heightened senses of Orcs. Unlike their common Orc relatives Golric's can excel in intelligence and strategy however due to their intimidating presence and usually isolated upbringing they often find difficulty in communication,becoming the awkward hero who who makes joke's too soon, laughs without knowing why, and often are unaware of most social situations.

History
The sad truth is that these Half-Breeds are often the result of force or revenge. Between warring tribes of orcs and Goliath's, brutal displays of dominance — particularly instigated by the orcs — are certainly not unheard of (as seen in the history of half-orcs). There are cases of Goliath's exhibiting similar behavior, but they are almost exclusively acting of vengeance rather than instigation. Because of the harsh nature of their conception, and the hostility they are shown from birth, Golrics tend to develop one of two ways: either with lofty ideals, trying to leave their mark on this plane and change it for the better... or with an icy, cold contempt for a world that could allow such abomination in the first place.

Society
Often seen as abominations from both races, Golrics are often abused by their societies or cast out and left to die. Pariahs even within their own cultures, most are forced into lives of servitude, oppression, or solitude. Thus, they tend to be highly distrusting of others, only ever sure of their own motivations and intentions, and each has their own way of maintaining their guard: many through silent brooding, but many through boisterous humor — however, just like most other outcasts, the half-breeds do typically long for some semblance of acceptance in the world around them... they simply try not to show it. Though this is not always the case, many times Goliath's will fully accept a Golric for their potential in becoming a detrimental member of their society, slightly stronger and taller than most of their Goliath cousin's and more hardy. However due to their often unwelcome conception they are still not treated fully with the same respect as other tribe members, usually kept a ways a far distance off but within arm's reach.

Relations
These half-breeds generally don't have strong feelings about any races or groups in particular, some harbor deep-seeded hatred for Goliath's and Orcs while others are able to reconcile with their upbringing. They can improve relations with the other races in multiple different ways. Different Golrics prefer the company of Dwarves as drinking companions, some prefer the various cultures of humans, some prefer to be alone or in a small Goliath/Orc tribe; more often the former. They often try to impress the other races, showing off their strength and their constitution. Golric's will often compete with Goliath's in keeping score and and boasting about achievements.

GolricNames
As most Golric's are often pariahs cast out from their own societies, very few are ever found to have conventional names from either race. Occasionally, the ones kept in servitude will be given names reflecting the culture they are serving, but the rest are forced to eventually choose a name for themselves...or receive one from those they encounter in the wilderness. These can range from names they remembered from their youth (Rook, Grog, Kraven, Feng, Bron, Torg, Omec), to wild creatures they encounter (Wolf, Bear, Hawk, Phoenix, Behemoth, Spider, Bull), to descriptions of themselves or their own actions or features or they may just make something up. (Hammer, Rip, Strongjaw, Crush, Hunter, Mountain, Stonefist).

 

Golric Traits

A Golric is a Half-Goliath, Half-Orc half-breed— massively powerful and socialy scorned by their own cultures, Golrics are borne from brutal pasts into uncertain futures.

Ability Score Increase

Your Strength score is increased by 2, your Constitution increased by 1 and your Charisma is decreased by 2

Age

Typically, a Golric can live for more than 12 decades but rarely more than a century.

Alignment

Usually being outcasts and on their own from as early an age as they can remember, most Golrics tend to have a chaotic disposition, with a strong sense of self-importance. They can range across the spectrum of good and evil, often dependent on their oldest memories of treatment or their first encounters with other societies. If a Golric is raised in an Orc tribe they more often than not lean towards the Evil side.

Size

Golrics are always thickly and densely muscled, but can vary in size quite significantly due to their inconsistent genetics: examples fit anywhere between 6 and 9 feet tall and weighing between 240 and 500 lbs. Your size is Medium - Large.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Powerful Build

You count as one size larger when determining your carrying capacity and the weight you can push, drag, or lift.

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.

Natural Athlete

You have proficiency in the Athletics skill.

Menacing

You gain proficiency in the Intimidation skill.