Homebrew Firboliath Species Details

"I'll tell you this, of all the bastards in the world, that one's got it the easiest. Both of his parents are grey, they're both as tall as an orc, and they both can crush a rock with their bare hands. He's also a decent guy to gamble with, just don't use loaded dice."

- Lucky One-Handed Mike

Life in the Dark Wood

 Firboliaths are the offspring of the firbolgs and the goliaths. Their parent races may both be related to the giants, but they are very different from each other. The firboliaths are accustomed to danger and structure, just like the goliaths. They also understand the importance of freedom and hospitality like the firbolgs. In the eyes of the goliaths, firboliaths are too free-spirited and can be slackers. To the firbolgs, firboliaths can be too stern and stubborn. Though firboliaths can live with one race or the other, they prefer a life of adventure. Firboliaths usually live in the dark forests of the world. It is here that they can appreciate nature while still toiling against great foes and dangers. They prefer to live in small frontier outposts, relaxing at the tavern and conversing with travelers. To a firboliath, the best things in life are good companions, a good pipe, and the promise of adventure.

Strength of the Mountains

Because of their goliath heritage, firboliaths are incredibly strong and follow structure. They are highly sought after for their wilderness expertise and physical strength. Firboliaths make good scouts, wilderness guides, caravan guards, and rangers. They follow orders well and gladly accept coin. However, because of their firbolg nature, they value their independence and rarely serve anyone for a long period of time. They usually do temporary freelance work or are self-employed. Regardless, a firboliath companion is a great boon to anyone travelling through the wilderness.

Wild like the Trees

Firboliaths love to have a good time with good companions. One a bright day, they will kick up their feet, load their pipe and deal out the cards. Even with their great strength, some firboliaths stay out of the woods. They choose to stay in towns and cities, making a living doing something they love. These firboliaths see their labor as either a creative output or as a way to easily fund their leisure activities. Other firboliaths choose to relax out in the wild. They find a secluded and safe clearing in the woods and become friends with the woodland critters around them.

Firboliath Traits

All Firboliaths share these traits.

Ability Score Increase

Your Strength score increases by 2, and your Wisdom score increases by 1.

Age

Firboliaths have a relatively long lifespan. They reach adulthood around the age of 30 and can live for up to 300 years.

Alignment

The structured Goliath lifestyle usually collides with the carefree nature of the Firbolgs. Firboliaths tend to lean towards neutrality, but can be either good or lawful depending on where they grew up. Firboliaths believe in caring for others and are predominantly good.

Size

Firboliaths are between 7 and 8 feet tall and weigh between 260 and 320 pounds. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Denizen of the Dark Forest

You can attempt to hide even when you are only lightly obscured by foliage, heavy rain, falling snow, mist, and other natural phenomena.

Friend of Beasts

You have proficiency in the Animal Handling skill.

Strength of Giants

When you damage a creature with an attack or a spell and the creature’s size is equal to or smaller than yours, you can cause the attack or spell to deal extra damage to the creature. The extra damage equals your level. Once you use this trait, you can’t use it again until you finish a short or long rest.

Languages

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