Homebrew Galvan Species Details

Galvans

Galvans are a curious race of creatures. By all accounts they are one of, if not the most, intelligent species in the galaxy. With their current First Thinker being the smartest being in three, arguably five, galaxies, and the dumbest of their race still geniuses when compared to the human race. Though their dimunitive size makes them cautious of roaming the grand world, rather staying on their planet and creating marvels of technology.

Diminutive Race

Galvans are a species of small bipedal frog-like humanoids, only standing on average around 5 inches tall. As such Galvans are seen as small when compared to the rest of the universe, though that by no means undercuts their resourcefulness. While Galvans can't cover much distance due to their size, they are capable of climbing walls with their microscopic pods that line their bodies, and are even capable of breathing under water. Galvans also have soft, flexible bones that give them a great deal of dexterity when escaping from situations (or getting into situations should the need arise). They most commonly have grey skin, ranging from cool to warm tones as well as different shades, they possess bulbous eyes with horizontal slits for pupils, this eyes can be green, orange, or even red and their eyelids close horizontally. Though these creatures are very intelligent, they prefer to not set out in the larger world, favoring their home planet.

Pets to Empire

The origins of the Galvans is not a happy tale to many. Due to their smaller size, Galvans initially had no civilization or empire of their own. Instead being caged and treated more like pets for more powerful species. It wasn't until other races started to take notice of the Galvan's immense intellect, that they finally began to break free of the role as pets. They were instead implored as spies, saboteurs, and inventors for various civilizations. In their acts they learned a great deal of secrets about the universe that they would relate back to their masters, though Galvans were a highly intelligent species and as such were smart enough to keep the best secrets for themselves. They eventually managed to amass enough knowledge to build their own empire, with technological advances kept from most of the universe, and they would build this empire on Galvan Prime. Though tragically Galvan Prime was destroyed and they were forced to relocate to their current home planet, Galvan Mark II.

Immense Intellect

Galvans are famous throughout the galaxy for their intellect, even having two brains, one to take over basic functions should their primary brain fail. The most intelligent of their species is their current First Thinker, Azmuth. Azmuth has invented a great deal of artifacts that have shocked the universe to its core, the most notable of which being the legendary Omnitrix. Azmuth was also the alien who created Ascalon, a legendary sword able to tap into the energy of the universe, and ultimately destroys the Incursean's home planet. Azmuth has of course created many other inventions though the final one that is of most note, is the Helix which lead to the creation of the Galvanic Mechamorph species. Galvan's also pride themselves on having their technology being eco-friendly and working in harmony with nature. Galvans' tech is a staple throughout the universe, and as such Galvans are in high demand to work jobs in innovative fields. This leads to a few Galvans deciding to live away from Galvan Mark II and instead work various technological jobs that compliment their intellect.

Galvan Names

Galvans most commonly name themselves using astronomical terms, though there are deviations from this naming convention.

Female Names: Luhley, Zennith, Y-it

Male Names: Azmuth, Blukic, Driba, Greymatter

Galvan Traits

Ability Modifiers

Your Intelligence score increases by 4 points, your Wisdom score increases by 4 points, your Dexterity score increases by 3 points, your Strength score decreases by 5 points, and your Constitution score decreases by 4 points.

Age

Galvans go through stages of maturity that is different from humans, first hatching from their eggs as tadpoles, lacking legs and instead have a tail. Then they grow legs and shed their tails in a period called "wisdom feet", looking like a matured Galvan. Galvans have a vastly longer life span when compared to humans, living for thousands of years, the average life span of a Galvan is six thousand years.

Size

Galvans are small creatures, on average only standing. at five inches tall. Your size is Diminutive.

Speed

Due to your diminutive size you have a base walking speed of only 5 feet, though with your microscopic suction pads you can apply your walking speed to your climbing speed. Being capable of climbing any solid surface.

Diminutive

Galvans are Diminutive creatures. You gain a +3 Size bonus to your AC, a +2 Size bonus to you attack roll, and a +8 Size bonus to Stealth checks. Due to your size you can only attack enemies with a melee attack by entering an opponents square.

Under Foot

Due to your size, you don't trigger an opportunity attack when you enter an opponent's square. Galvans are also capable of moving into or through an enemy's square.

Innovative Race

Thanks to a Galvan's natural gift of intelligence, you have proficiency in three of the following skills: Arcana, History, Investigation, Nature, Religion, Animal Handling, Insight, Medicine, or Perception.

Languages

Galvans can read, write, and speak Common as well as two other languages of your choice.

Galvan Traits

+4 Intelligence, +4 Wisdom, +3 Dexterity, -5 Strength, -4 Constitution, Diminutive, Under Foot, & Innovative Race

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