2/7/2019 Spelljammer, Giff | GM Binder
Giff. It's easy to spot the giff in a room: a group of 7-foot-tall, Some giff become wizards, clerics, and other kinds of
hippopotamus-headed humanoids attired in gaudy military spellcasters, but they're so infrequent that most giff
uniforms, with gleaming pistols and muskets on display. mercenary units have no magical capability. Typical giff are as
These spacefaring mercenaries are renowned for their smart as the average human, but their focus on military
martial training and their love of explosives. training to the exclusion of all other areas of study can make
them seem dull-witted to those who have more varied
interests.
Every aspect of giff society is organized along military lines.
From birth until death, every giff has a military rank. It must
follow orders from those of superior rank, and it can give A giff has a given name, a family name, and a military rank.
orders to those of lower rank. Promotions don't depend on Giff society considers knowing your origin of utmost
age but are granted by a superior as a reward for valor. Giff importance, and giff can trace their genealogical origins for
are devoted to their children, even as most of their education many generations, and revere the great heroes and leaders
is geared toward fighting and war. among their ancestors.
Male Names: Horatio, Maxwell, etc...
Female Names: Beatrice, Ophelia, etc...
Giff are in high demand as warriors for hire, but they insist on Family Names: British surnames here
serving in units composed entirely of giff; a giff hiring itself out
individually is unheard of. Giff refuse to fight other giff, and
will never agree to a contract unless it stipulates that they can As a giff you gain the following traits.
sit out a battle rather than wage war against their kin. A giff Ability Score Increase. Your Strength increases by 2 and
prizes the reputation of its unit above its own life. Life is Constitution increases by 1.
fleeting, but the regiment endures for generations or even Age. Giff have lifespans comparable to humans. They enter
centuries. A Whiff of Gunpowder. Muskets and grenades are adulthood in their late teens and usually live less than a
the favorite weapons of every giff. The bigger the boom, the century.
brighter the flash, and the thicker the smoke it produces, the Size. Giff are between 7 and 8 feet tall and weigh between
more giff love a weapon. Their skill with gunpowder is 280 and 340 pounds. Your size is Medium.
another reason for their popularity as mercenaries. Giff revel Speed. Your base walking speed is 30 feet.
in the challenge of building a bomb big enough to level a Languages. You can speak, read, and write Giff, Common
fortification. They gladly accept payment in kegs of and one other language of your choice.
gunpowder in preference to gold, gems, or other currency. Headfirst Charge. As an action, if you move at least 20 feet
in a straight line that ends within 5 feet of a large or smaller
creature that creature must succeed on a Strength save (DC =
8 + proficiency bonus + strength modifier) or take 2d6
bludgeoning damage and be knocked prone.
Giff Firearms Training. You have proficiency with
firearms. You also know how to create gun powder. If you have
access to alchemist tools, you can replenish a horn worth of
gun powder during a long rest.
Additionally once you reach 3rd level you can ignore the
loading property of firearms.
Demolitions Expert. When using explosives, you can
choose to make the item's DC equal to 8 + your proficiency
bonus + your Intelligence modifier).
Powerful Build. You count as one size larger when
determining your carrying capacity and the weight you can
push, drag, or lift.
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