Homebrew Fire Goliath Species Details

Fire Goliaths originally lived as serfs to the Fire Giants, mining deep in the caverns and mountains, or smelting and hammering night and day in their forges. Though they have since earned their freedom, the Fire Goliaths still enjoy mining and forging, but with new objectives. Instead of being a race driven by martial prowess, they are instead driven by the need to create new and useful magical items.

The majority choose to become artificers and artisans, believing that any creation can be useful. Though they don't have the same drive for war as their ancestors, the instincts are there, so many of their inventions are driven to that purpose.

In more recent years, the mountain dwelling clans have began to create weapons for killing and fending off greedy dragons that attempt to steal their homes and belongings.

Fire Goliath Names

Every Fire Goliath has their own name given at birth, and a clan name that their family has earned through their prowess and crafting abilities.

Birth Names: Vrolkor, Throkk, Ingier, Sozik, Krosten

Clan Names: Dragonsbane, Anvilheart, Mountainsoul, Hammerfist

Fire Goliath Traits

Goliaths share a number of traits in common with each other.

Ability Score Increase

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

Age

Goliaths have lifespans comparable to humans. They enter adulthood in their late teens and usually live less than a century.

Alignment

Goliath society, with its clear roles and tasks, has a strong lawful bent. The goliath sense of fairness, balanced with an emphasis on self- sufficiency and personal accountability, pushes them toward neutrality.

Size

Goliaths are between 7 and 8 feet tall and weigh between 280 and 340 pounds. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Natural Athlete

You have proficiency in the Athletics skill.

Flame’s Ambition

You retain some of the smithing and war prowess of your fire giant ancestors. You are proficient with smith’s tools and martial weapons.

Powerful Build

You count as one size larger when determining your carrying capacity and the weight you can push, drag, or lift.

Forge Born

You have resistance to fire damage. You’re also acclimated to high altitude, including elevations above 20,000 feet. You are also acclimated to high heat environments, making you immune to heat exhaustion in places like the Fire Plane.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and Giant.