Homebrew Chiss Species Details

The Chiss were a near-Human species distinguished by their blue skin and glowing red eyes, which grew darker depending on the oxygen content of their surroundings. The more oxygen present, the more intense the color of their eyes and skin tone. While their hair was typically jet black, it did on rare occasions go gray with age (most Chiss believed that the development of gray hair was an indication of the siring of exceptional children). Their physical form led to some speculation on whether they were an offshoot of humanity's ancient expansions across the world or whether their physical form coincidentally matched that of Humans. However, the genetic analysis indicated that they were an offshoot of humanity, and it was believed that moving underground led to a divergence between them and baseline Humans. Furthermore, this analysis indicated that their unique skin tone was the result of exposure to glacial minerals. Their blue skin, jet black hair, and red eyes generally commanded attention once they were in a crowd of regular humanoids, and these features made them physically striking and instantly recognizable. Male and female Chiss tend to be more powerfully built when compared to Humans but exhibit the same variances as Humanoid sexes. A Chiss stood between either 1.6 to 2.1 meters in height though an average height of an adult was believed to be 1.7 meters.

In addition, they experienced a greatly accelerated growth rate compared to Humans, which contributed to their reaching maturity faster than Humans. Thus a Chiss at the age of 10-years held the physical maturity of a 20-year old Human. This in turn resulted in a culturally imprinted emotional maturity that was many times above that of their Human counterparts. They were capable of living up to 80 years old, at which point a Chiss was considered venerable; children were between ages 1-10, and they experienced a rapid growth spurt by which they were considered full adults. Middle-aged followed between the ages of 51-62, and those aged 63-79 were considered old.

Chiss Traits

Acclimatized. Your home planet of Csilla is a frozen wasteland. You do not take any kind of penalties due to cold weather, and you have resistance to cold damage.

Ability Score Increase

Increase three ability scores by one, but they cannot be stacked.

Age

Chiss mature and age at the same rate as humans. 

Alignment

Chiss generally align most with neutral, but tend to be morally good.

Size

Chiss stand around 4-5 feet tall and tend to be no more than 200 pounds due to the nature of their home planet of Csilla. Your size is Medium.

Proficiency

Nature and Survival.

Acclimatized

Your home planet of Csilla is a frozen wasteland. You do not take any kind of penalties due to cold weather, and you have resistance to cold damage.

Darkvision

Due to the dark nature of Csilla, Chiss has abnormally good darkvision. You can see 60ft clearly in the dark. 

Chiss Weapons

You are proficient with the Charric class of weapons. They are Chiss weapons and can be found on Chiss controlled/colonized planets. Your character starts off with a Charric Carbine.