Physical Description:
Goliaths are imposing figures, typically standing between 7 to 8 feet tall, with powerful, muscular builds. Their skin tones vary from gray to earthy hues, often adorned with tribal tattoos or markings, each holding personal significance. Goliaths have thick, coarse hair that ranges from dark shades to snowy white. Their sharp, calculating eyes shimmer with wisdom, reflecting their keen perception and wisdom.
History:
Originating from the harsh and rugged terrains of northern Agera, Goliaths have a history steeped in resilience and survival. Their lore speaks of ancient legends, recounting tales of heroic feats that echo through the generations. Over time, their wanderlust and desire for adventure led them to venture beyond their native lands, seeking new challenges and opportunities across different regions.
Society:
Goliath society places a high value on strength, honor, and resilience. They are known for their code of self-sufficiency and independence, with each member contributing to the community in their unique way. Their clans often revolve around leadership earned through deeds and prowess rather than inherited titles. They admire those who prove themselves through challenges, welcoming any individual who demonstrates strength, integrity, or skills worthy of respect.
Racial Names:
Goliath names reflect their heritage and often convey characteristics or events of significance. Examples include Stonebreaker, Frostwalker, Thunderheart, or Stormshield. Their surnames might denote their tribe or clan lineage.
Racial Feat:
- Ability Score Increase: Goliaths can increase one score by 2 and increase a different score by 1, or increase three different scores by 1.
- Age: Goliaths mature at a slightly slower rate than humans, reaching adulthood around 18 and living up to 150 years.
- Alignment: They tend toward neutrality and often prioritize individual freedom, valuing their personal and collective honor.
- Size: Goliaths are larger than the average humanoid, often towering over others at around 7 to 8 feet tall. They possess powerful builds but are not overly bulky.
- Speed: Their base walking speed is 30 feet, enabling them to traverse various terrains despite their size.
- Languages: Goliaths typically speak their native Giant language but easily pick up the languages of the lands they travel through, such as Common or any other relevant regional languages.
- Vision: Their vision is akin to humans', lacking any particular enhancements or limitations.
- Resistance: Goliaths have a natural resistance to cold climates, a testament to their adaptation to the harsh northern lands.
- Immunity: While not entirely immune, their robustness grants them advantage against fatigue and exhaustion, enabling them to endure physical challenges for longer periods than most other races.
Little Giant
They have proficiency in the Athletics skill, and they count as one size larger when determining their carrying capacity and the weight they can push, drag, or lift.
Mountain Born
They have resistance to cold damage. They also naturally acclimate to high altitudes, even if they’ve never been to one. This includes elevations above 20,000 feet.
Stone’s Endurance
They can supernaturally draw on unyielding stone to shrug off harm. When they take damage, they can use your reaction to roll a d12. Add their Constitution modifier to the number rolled and reduce the damage by that total. They can use this trait a number of times equal to their proficiency bonus, and they regain all expended uses when they finish a long rest.