Grippli
Gripplis are small humanoids typically resembling tree frogs, and have slight but very agile frames. They stand just over two feet in height, but possess remarkable agility and the ability to climb or swim rapidly. Gripplis are normally brightly coloured like the tropical tree frog they resemble, though their bright colour fades as they age. They typically weigh just over thirty pounds.
5e Racial Stats
- Ability Score Racial Traits: A grippli increases their Dexterity score by 2
- Type: Grippli are humanoids with the amphibian subtype.
- Size: Grippli are small.
- Speed: Grippli have a base speed of 30ft.
- Languages: You can speak, read, and write Common and Croaki.
Acrobatic (Minor) (Ex)
Grippli's use double their Dexterity score when determining how far they can jump on a long jump, and they use their Dexterity score on a high jump.Camouflage (Minor) (Ex)
Your skin is better able to blend in with the environment of your homeland. You have advantage on Stealth checks made to Hide while in a Swamp or Jungle biome.Cold Blooded (Inherent) (Ex)
Grippli are cold-blooded, they cannot be detected by thermal vision; however, they are especially susceptible to the environment around them, they suffer Disadvantage on any Environmental cold or heat effects, and are Vulnerable to damage caused by Environmental cold or heat effects. Resistance to either Cold or Fire, cancels out the Environmental vulnerability of that environment. Natural resistance to one of these environments negates that environment's penalties.Darkvision (Inherent) (Ex)
You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You can’t discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.Subraces
Canopy Hopper
- Ability Score Racial Traits: A canopy hopper increases one ability score of their choice, other than Dexterity, by 2.
- Gliding Jump (Major) (Ex): A canopy hopper is considered to always have received a running start when attempting a jump; additionally, thanks to a canopy hopper's webbed padding and elongated feet and hands, they are able to glide at a slower rate whenever they would fall. Whenever you would suffer from a fall while conscious or otherwise not Incapacitated, you halve the distance of this fall to determine its effects on you.
- Hold Breath (Minor) (Ex): A canopy hopper can breathe under water for a number of minutes equal to 1 + their constitution score before they begin suffocating, rather than 1 minute + their constitution modifier; in addition, for any other reason, they can hold their breath for double the normal duration.
- Natural Climber (Inherent) (Ex): A canopy hopper gains a climb speed equal to their walking speed.
Marsh Legs
- Ability Score Racial Traits: A marsh legs increases one ability score of their choice, other than Dexterity, by 2.
- Amphibious (Major) (Ex): A marsh legs can breathe both air and water.
- Natural Swimmer (Inherent) (Ex): A marsh legs gains a swim speed equal to their walking speed.
- Swamp Stride (Minor) (Ex): A grippli can move through wetlands such as marshes or swamps at full speed, rather than half speed. Magically altered terrain affects a grippli normally.
Basic Information
Anatomy
Grippli like most humanoids are bipedal, possessing two legs, and two arms.
Genetics and Reproduction
Gripplis reproduce via egg laying, and a newly hatched grippli takes less than a year to mature to adult size. Unless they meet a violent end, which considering the dangerous environments they inhabit is very possible, gripplis can live to reach 60 years of age.
Growth Rate & Stages
| Base | Intuitive | Self-Taught | Trained |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 years | +1d4 years (13 - 16 years) | +1d6 years (13 - 18 years) | +2d6 years (14 - 24 years) |
| Young | Middle Age | Old | Venerable | Maximum Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| under 7 years | 20 years | 30 years | 40 years | 40 + 1d20 years |
Additional Information
Perception and Sensory Capabilities
A grippli's eyes possess the same nocturnal nature that a cat would have, allowing them to see in darkness.
Origin/Ancestry
Amphibious
Average Physique
| Gender | Base Height | Height Modifier | Weight | Weight Modifier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 2' 4" | +2d10" (2' 6" – 4' 0") | 20lb. | +2d6*2lb. (24 – 44lb.) |
| Male | 2' 8" | +2d10" (2' 10" – 4' 4") | 30lb. | +2d6*2lb. (34 – 54lb.) |
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