Homebrew Gromman (Spelljammer Aeternus) Species Details

Gromman look very similar to gorillas with more pronounced upper body musculature. Their legs are short and their feet are roughly soled with limited prehensility. Gromman all have short, rough fur all over their bodies, with the exception of the palms of their hands. Although the color of that fur is influenced by normal genetics. Most gromman stand five feet tall and have arm spans up to nine feet. They use a combination of vocal hoots and grunts with a gestural sign language to communicate that has been called ‘ Grommish In combat they prefer to wrestle their opponents and use their pronounced strength to limit conflict by controlling the combatants. They are omnivorous but most enjoy a vegetarian diet, honoring life whenever they can.

HONORING THE ANCESTORS

Gromman form close knit communities of 10-12 ménages called a clan. With each ménage usually including no more than five or six extended family groups. Gromman make their homes in the forests of Gaya. They are expert climbers and live in intricate tree villages. Each clan includes a male war leader and a female ‘director’ who manages the daily needs of their community. Each clan is led by a Demigod, a gromman each clan believes is touched by Gaya and gifted some of Her divine essence. These demigods can be male or female and speak for their respective clans during any Gatherings that take place.

Written by David Godinez, reconceptualized by David Robuck

Gromman (Spelljammer Aeternus) Traits

Your gromman character has the following traits.

Ability Score Increase

Your Strength score increases by 2 and your Dexterity score increases by 1

Age

Gromman mature at a faster rate than humans, coming of age at 12 and rarely live past the age of 60.

Alignment

Gromman are generally peaceful and kind, most are Lawful Good.

Size

Your size is Medium. Gromman are squat and bulkier than humans, standing 5 feet tall and usually weighing about 400 lbs.

Speed

Your walking speed is 25

Darkvision

You can see in dim light within 60 feet 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.

At Home in the Trees

Your have advantage on Athletics checks related to climbing and your movement is unaffected while climbing.

Natural Grappler

Your have advantage when making grapple checks against opponents.

Powerful Build

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

Languages

Grommish are known as polygots of a sort. While they can only ‘speak’ Grommish , they often understand several languages. You can speak Grommish and understand Interlac plus four other languages of your choice.