Homebrew Giff Species Details
Giff are tall, broad-shouldered folk with hippo-like features. Some have smooth skin, while others have short bristles on their faces and the tops of their heads. As beings of impressive size and unforgettable appearance, giff are noticed wherever they go.
Storytelling is a rich tradition among giff, and it’s not uncommon to see a giff recounting their past exploits to an enraptured crowd. Having a friendly giff nearby when a tavern brawl erupts can also be useful, for a giff can usually more than hold their own when pleasant revelry devolves into fisticuffs.
The giff are split into two camps concerning how their name is pronounced. Half of them say it with a hard g, half with a soft g. Disagreements over the correct pronunciation often blossom into hard feelings, loud arguments, and headbutting contests, but rarely escalate beyond that.
Giff Traits
You have the following racial traitsCreature Type
You are a Humanoid
Ability Score Increase
Your Constitution Score increase by 2, and your Strength or Dexterity score increases by 1.
Age
Giff mature at roughly the same rate humans do, becoming adults in their late teens. However, giff have shorter lifespans on average, generally living no longer than 70-80 cycles.
Alignment
Giff have a strict adherence to the law, thanks to their militaristic tendencies. To them, the tenets of law are held above all morals. The only good and evil, in their minds, are those who dare betray giff overall. Of course, there are always exceptions, but they are quite rare.
Size
Giff are quite tall, standing 7 – 8 feet on average, and incredibly stocky. The average giff can weigh as much as 850 – 1,000 pounds. Your size is Medium.
Speed
Your walking speed in 30 feet, and you have a swimming speed equal to your walking speed.
Damage Dealer
Like a hippopotamus in a crystalware shop, you are naturally adept at damaging things. When you roll a 1 on a damage die for a melee attack, you can reroll the die and use the new roll. You can do so no more than once per turn.
Hippo Build
You have advantage on Strength-based ability checks and Strength saving throws. In addition, you count as one size larger when determining your carrying
Headfirst Charge
You can use your action to make a special attack with your hippo-like head. If you move at least 10 feet in a straight line that ends within 5 feet of a Large or smaller creature before you use this action, that creature must succeed on a Strength saving throw with a DC equal to 8 + your Strength modifier + your proficiency bonus or take 2d6 bludgeoning damage and be knocked prone.
Firearms Knowledge
You are proficient with firearms. Additionally, you ignore the loading property of these weapons.
Language
You can speak, read, and write Common and one extra language of your choice.