Goliath

Goliaths were one of the last holdouts to join the modern world; they existed in tight-knit tribal communities for ages on the frozen continent of The Yowling Taiga. Their lineage is unknown. Most believe them to be some long-lost offshoot of Humankind , but to say this to a Goliath would assault their pride. Although, they would not be able to offer you much of an alternative. Most Goliaths believe themselves to be the children of a god known as “Ky’Ren.” This god is not known by other races. Their history has been passed down for hundreds of years through the medium of storytelling. It’s hard to separate fact from fiction for most observers. It wasn’t until the last few decades or so that young Goliaths left their ancestral homes on The Taiga and walked onto the world stage. Avid hunters, riders, and sailors, they found easy work as bodyguards and deckhands, while others have used their natural brawn and strength of moral character to become trusted captains of their own ships. While not nearly as technologically advanced as other races, they are not simple brutes banging rocks and scared of their own shadows. Magic has always had a place in their society. They learned to respect it as one would fire or the vast oceans. They take whatever job they are hired for very seriously and their oath even more so, though they are not without humour. They enjoy telling the tales of their ancestors at great feats with their kin or on long nights on the deck of a ship. They are easily recognized by their hulking size, standing anywhere between 7 and 8 feet tall and weighing between 280 and 340 lbs. Their skin is varied from a dark grey to a light ash grey with black markings that can be similar in families and are often mistaken for tattoos. They also sport pupil-less eyes that can be of many dulled colours.