Homebrew Bangaa Species Details

The bangaa is a race in the Final Fantasy series, primarily from Ivalice. They have many different appearances in the series, but they are most prominent in the Tactics Advance series.

The bangaa are a lizard-like race, widespread across Ivalice. They have long faces, scaly skin, and tough limbs. They have two long ears dangling from each side of their heads, leading people to call them "long-ears". Their sense of smell and hearing are exceptionally sharp. They have a tall stature and are physically powerful, but their vocal structure makes it difficult for them to cast incantations, limiting their use of magic. They are most comparable to the Dragonborn races of all others.

The bangaa are covered with scales, and their ears fall below their lengthened muzzles. Their intelligence and manners are similar to humans' and it is often said bangaa are the race best integrated within the humes. Some humans are ill-disposed to the bangaa and speak about them using the slur "lizard" when far enough from their sensitive ears.

Bangaa culture can be compared to the Roman Empire in actual history, living lives in the state of a republic government. This means that most peasant Bangaa would properly know much about gladiatorial combat and even aspire to become a gladiator in attempt to gain enough currency to finally leave their homelands for better land. It is known in the FF universe that Bangaa dislike the water and are even weak to attacks involving it, as they are more inclined to the deserts of the world instead of wandering the seas.

Bangaa can live up to twice as long as the average humans, but seldom procreate. They are strong and have fine senses of hearing and smell. They speak in a distinct, guttural voice, in a fashion similar to real-world Scottish accents. The bangaa vocal cords are not as clear and refined as those of the other races, and therefore cannot speak quite as well. This makes it difficult for them to use even the most basic magic. However, some bangaa do become sorcerers, using magical formulas specific to their reptilian language.

Bangaa are separated into four sub-branches: the Bangaa Ruga with yellow-brown skin and shorter ears, the athletic Bangaa Faas with bronze skin, the Bangaa Bista with copper-colored skin, and the Bangaa Sanga with ash-colored skin. There are also breed mixes.

 

Bangaa Traits

Being a Bangaa means that you carry Bangaan traditions, and you aren't easily shook from your old ways.

Ability Score Increase

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

Age

Bangaa can live up to twice as long as the average human, but seldom procreate. They mature at the same rate as humans, but stop notable aging around the age of 50-65 years.

Alignment

Dragonborn tend to extremes, making a conscious choice for one side or the other in the cosmic war between good and evil (represented by Bahamut and Tiamat, respectively). Most dragonborn are good, but those who side with Tiamat can be terrible villains.

Size

Bangaa are taller and heavier than humans, standing well over 6 feet tall and averaging almost 250 pounds. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet. Your base climbing speed is also 30 feet.

Damage Resistance

You have resistance to fire damage, being used to living in harsh, dry, and hot climates.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and Draconic. Draconic is thought to be one of the oldest languages and is often used in the study of magic. The language sounds harsh to most other creatures and includes numerous hard consonants and sibilants.

Bangaan Endurance

Bangaa have proficiency in Athletics and have a bonus +5 to their health pool at every level up, being quite healthy creatures.

Forked Tongue

You gain proficiency in intimidation, but you have disadvantage on casting spells by verbal means due to your unfortunate speech problem.