Homebrew Giff Species Details

 These 7ft tall hippo men usually clad in gaudy military uniforms. these spacefaring humanoids are renowned for their military prowess for martial training, love of explosives and firearms, and are known mercenaries. they tend to function like an organized military in their own society with those of lower rank following orders of those of higher rank. promotions in rank are not giving by age, but rather for acts of valor in combat. giff are devoted to their children, and even most of their education is dedicated toward fighting and war which makes them seem dull witted to outside races. the giff seldom pursue the study of magic or devote their life in service to the gods, they would rather sell their service as soldiers for gold, gems, gunpowder, or other currencies.

Giff Traits

headfirst charge. firearms knowledge. unmatched strength. fire and brimstone.

headfirst charge

move at least 20ft in a straight line ending within 5ft of an enemy large or smaller. take 2d6 damage. creature must make a STR dc 14 check or knocked prone.

firearms knowledge

ignore the loading property of crossbows and firearms, and no penalty for firing a pistol at 5ft.

unmatched strength

gives the carrying capacity, and push/pull/lift weight of a creature one size larger. +2 STR stat

fire and brimstone

give the character knowledge of alchemy, blacksmithing, woodworking, and tinkering as it applies to guns and crossbows.

thick skinned

just like real hippos the giff have thick hides giving the +3 to armor class as long as they stay in light armor.  +2 con stat

language

speak, read, write common.