Homebrew Early Human Species Details
From a large continent previously undiscovered, hidden beneath a large volcano there lives a prehistoric race of human-like beings between the incredibly fertile flora and impractical fauna. Slightly shorter but much wider in build, with long-reaching arms, large jaws and brow-ridges these dark-haired and dark-eyed humans were previously thought to be merely brutes in loincloths but have proven to be able to keep up with the more simple-minded races of the Realm with ease.
When they were first discovered their unusual toughness was deemed Orc-like, a diet of uncooked meats and primal living-conditions bothered them not and their resistance to disease very rare among the known human peoples. This newly discovered but undoubtedly old cousin of human beings has since been integrated into society and given the opportunity to put their strong bodies and surprisingly social attitudes to good use.
In the beginning, many were captured and shipped overseas to be freak-shows and slaves but it was almost always only a matter of time until they broke free, with oftentimes gruesome results and testimonies to their incredible physical potential. Now they are even known as "Half-Goliaths", also for their seemingly natural even temperament outside of conflicts.
Early Human Traits
It shares most of its similarities with humans but the few differences are severe.Ability Limit Elevation
Because of its primal economy this humanoid has much hardier body than what is considered normal for its cousins. It's strength limit increases to 24. It's Constitution limit increases to 22.
Ability Limit Decrease
Thought to be built for solitary survival through sheer strength, it's intelligence limit is lowered to 17, it's charisma limit to 18 and it's dexterity limit also to 18.
Natural Sprinter
Being a surprisingly good sprinter for it's short stature it can cover an additional five feet when it takes the dash action, no matter how high it's base dash value is.
Disease Resistance
Many members of this species have been seen eating uncured meats or trekking through mosquito-riddled jungles without any repercussions. This is attributed to an innate resistance against diseases transmitted through many means, not all of them yet tested.
Powerful Build
Like the mighty Goliath, you count as one size larger when determining your carrying capacity and the weight you can push, drag, or lift.
Age
Almost like they were meant to live an intense but short life they age at the same rate as humans until they reach the age of 60, where they then seem to age drastically and usually die off before they reach the age of 85.
Speed
It has a base speed of 35.
Alignment
Almost as if to spite their wild natural environment, the rigid discipline needed to survive and thrive in the savage lands must have created structured civilizations that ingrained a pull towards lawfulness into the Early Human. Which, unfortunately, does not keep it from evil.
Extra Feat or Ability Score Variation
You can choose between starting with a Feat or starting with a +2 to strength and a +2 to constitution but a -1 to intelligence, charisma and dexterity.
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