Homebrew Viking Species Details

The Vikings are a race of men from the northern most provinces. The Vikings have a natural resistance to the frost, which evolved due to their settlement in the northern, colder reaches of the Exandria, and are known for their prowess as warriors. Some say that the Vikings are famously hot-blooded in order to compensate for their freezing environment, and their political climate can be as shifting and dangerous as the winds. Eager to augment their martial skills beyond the traditional methods of Exandria, they excel in all manner of traditional warfare. Viking culture centers on the quest for honor and glory, with emphasis also on the family and community. Vikings see themselves as eternal outsiders and invaders, and even when they conquer and rule another people; they feel no kinship with them. Coming from a warlike culture, they believe that an honorable death in battle will grant them entrance into Valhalla.

The Vikings are a race of men who typically are regarded as light-skinned, fair-haired which is often braided, and imposing in size and build. The Vikings are on average more muscular and larger of size than the other races of Exandria, with builds similar to the typical Half-Orc. They are known to have an innate resistance to the freezing cold as well as a fierce and uncompromising mindset in the face of adversity; physiological and psychological traits that are likely a consequence of countless generations having successfully endured the harsh, overcast northern climates of Exandria.

Viking Traits

Thick, hardy, fierce warriors of the North. +2 Con, +1 Str. Res to Cold. Extra language. Proficient with Axe and Shield. +1 Skill or Tool proficiency.

Ability Score Increase

Your Constitution score increases by 2 and your Strength score increases by 1.

Alignment

 Norse people tend towards lawful alignments but the best and the worst are found among them.

Size

Norse people vary widely in height and build, from 6 feet to well over 7 feet tall, but tend on the stockier side. Regardless of your position in that range, your size is Large.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Language

You can speak, read, and write Common and one extra language of your choice. Viking peoples typically learn the languages of other peoples they deal with, including obscure dialects. They are fond of sprinkling their speech with words borrowed from other tongues: Orc curses, Elvish musical expressions, Dwarvish military phrases, and so on.

Resistance

You have resistance to cold damage.

Martial Proficiency

You are proficient with all axes and shields.

Skilled Proficiency

Viking people can choose one skill or tool to have proficiency in.