Homebrew Geckon Species Details

Not all lizards are bulky and large. Hailing from different parts of the realm, the Geckon are Lizardfolk's pint-sized cousins.

They are unusually quirky, especially for a cold blooded race, and naturally inquisitive. This can include anything from creating tools from the things around them, to sneaking into a large human mansion to steal pretty things they may like. Regardless, they usually keep to themselves in small village communities led by the most vibrant amongst them. 

They come in a myriad of single colors, with the most "desired" colors being Green, Blue, or Pink. And the least desired being White, Black, or Brown. Their eyes are usually solid Black or Blue, but in some cases a Geckon can be born with Red or Amber eyes. 

Geckon travel in small familial groups called Troupes. Usually containing 3 males, or 3 females. They usually do not mix the sexes due to infighting during mating season. These troupes can accomplish great things together, and form a special bond of magic they call the trinity. This Trinity magic can be used when all 3 members focus on an individual goal for their troupe. Some examples are creating golems out of nature, changing the weather in a small vicinity, or controlling beasts they focus on. It takes a great deal of magic though, so usually this trinity can only be formed once per year, so it is a really big deal for alot of these groups of Geckon.

Geckon are short lived creatures, usually living to the age of 40 at most. They give thier trust easily to other peoples, but have been known to carry grudges through generations if wronged. They do not have a written history, and all storytelling is completely oral in nature. They have thier own language called Gek and to a human it sounds like a series of clicks and squeals, though there is a lot of boy language involved as well in the language. 

A Geckon is considered full grown at the age of 5 and ready to mate at the age of 7, though most take many years to find a lifelong partner, well into middle age. They also can regenerate their limbs and tail very fast compared to most races and even do so to escape from time to time. 

Most Geckon names are unisex in nature and are based on the color they are born into. A Geckon can change their own color through Trinity magic, though it is considered wasteful to do so since Trinity is so rare. 

Geckon Traits

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Size

Geckon are Tiny Creatures in size, ranging from 2 to 3 feet tall. 

Darkvision

You can see in dim light within 120 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You are able to slightly discern colors.

Cold Blooded

Being cold-blooded, Geckon need external sources to regulate their body temperature. Dropping below the ideal body temperature for too long will cause hypothermia and you will be Exhausted.

In cases of colder environments, a Geckon must either Sun-Bathe, take a warm bath, or find another source of heat to regulate the body temperature to a normal level every 6 hours for 30 minutes straight.

Regeneration

A Geckon can regenerate a lost limb or tail over the course of 1 day per limb regrown. 

When in danger, Geckon are known to sever their own tails to escape. Once a day, you are able to auto-succeed an Athletics or Acrobatics check to escape from a grapple. You will lose your tail but it will grow back the next day unless another limb is regrowing.

Ability Score Increase

Geckon gain +2 Dexterity, & +1 Intelligence.

Sticky Fingers

Geckon can stick to almost any surface at DM's discretion due to their lizard physiology. This makes them excellent climbers.

You gain advantage to all checks & Saving Throws dealing with climbing or Acrobatics.

Trinity Magic

Trinity can be used once per year by 3 Geckon of close bond on one individual goal. 

It is essentially a Wish spell with the caveat of the power of the spell being affected by the power levels of the Geckon casting it. 

Discuss with a DM and your Geckon group to determine what you want your Trinity spell to create. 

 

Language

Geckon know the language of their race: Gek. Which is a series of clicks, squeals, and body language.