A race I created for a homebrew setting. Please let me know what you think. I am still not sure if the abilites are balanced enough and I am sure there are some leftovers from 3.5 which I might have mixed in ^^
People in the OOTS forum have given me feedback on it already, but seeing as this is for a Pathfinder setting I thought it can't hurt to put it here as well :3
Gecko Spearfisher: Reference Picture
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Gesshaan, or Gecko Folk as they are known to outsiders, are small reptilians living on steep cliffs and rock spires near lakes or the sea, where they can take advantage of their climbing abilities and find protection from dangers.
Their skin color ranges from dirty yellow to dark green. They have 4 fingers on each hand as well as 4 toes on each foot. Each digit is covered in fine lamellae, which is the source of their climbing prowess. There is hardly any surface Gecko Folk can’t climb.
Their main source of food are fish and seabirds sharing their habitat. So it is not surprising that many members of a tribe are hunters or fishers.
They prefer to evade conflicts when possible, but will stand up to defend their homes if necessary. The greatest danger for them are usually flying creatures, as they can easily reach their vulnerable villages. They are wary of outsiders, but not unfriendly.
GECKO RACIAL TRAITS:
+2 Dexterity, +2 Wisdom, -2 Strength: Gecko Folk are canny, but physically weak.
NG Small Humanoid (Reptilian). No Racial Hitdice. Advance by Class Level
Small: As small creatures Gecko Folk gain a +1 size Bonus to AC and attack rolls, as well as an -1 penalty to their Combat Maneuver Bonus and Combat Maneuver Defense. They also gain a +4 size bonus to Stealth.
Speed: Land 20 ft, Climb 20 ft (Gives +8 Racial Climb Bonus)
Low Light Vision: Gecko Folk can see twice as far in conditions of dim light.
Special Abilities: Along the walls, Sticky Fingers, Hold it, Can't touch this
Languages: Gecko Folk speak their own reptilian tongue that is distantly related to the draconic language.
Geckoes with high Intelligence can choose from the following list of languages: Common, Draconic, Gnome, Aquan, Auran
Along the Walls(Ex):
A Gecko may take 10 on a climb check even when rushed or threatened and retains his Dexterity Bonus to AC when climbing and may add his Dexterity modifier to climb checks instead of Strength. If a Gecko cannot fully use all 4 of his limbs (hands or feet covered, held items, injured…) he cannot take 10 on a climb check.
If his hands and feet are completely covered he loses his racial climb speed (and racial climb bonus) altogether. Because of this Gecko Folk make special gloves and shoes that have holes for their toes and fingertips.
A Gecko may climb even perfectly smooth surfaces with a DC 40 climb check (only force walls cannot be climbed).
Hold it(Ex):
A Gecko’s toes have a lot of tolerance for weight. The penalty for climbing with medium or heavy load is halved and their climb speed is not reduced by armor.
Sticky fingers (Ex):
The special effect of their digits grants a +2 circumstance bonus on CMD against disarming attempts. This bonus also applies against attempts to steal or otherwise take away held items.
Can't touch this (Ex):
A Gecko's limbs are self cleaning. Should the underside of their feet be covered in dirt, slime, glue, etc. simply moving over solid ground (or wall) will remove it quickly (after one round) and they regain their full climbing abilities.
With the exception of sovereign glue, no substance sticks to a Gecko foot for long. They get a +2 Bonus on checks for moving over or voluntarily touching sticky substances to resist getting stuck (such as a spiderweb or a mimic's skin). If they get hit by such a substance or attack they are subject to it like any other creature.
Seems interesting, I feel this race lends itself to a Ranger or a Rogue.
Seems interesting, I feel this race lends itself to a Ranger or a Rogue.
Yes. Most hunters of a clan are Rangers. Their typical hunting method is to grab to a cliff with their feet while using bow and arrow (or a spear) to shoot birds or fishes (yes you can hunt fish with a bow)
They also grow plants on the vertical walls to complete their food selection.There are playable races with a fly and a swim speed and I simply wanted to create a race that has a climb speed. And Gecko's with their super sticking abilitiy were perfect for that.
Yeah this looks like a 10pt race to me (per the PF Race Building Guide).
20ft speed -4pt
Climb speed +4pt
Low light vision +1pt
along the walls +4pt
hold it +4pt
cant touch this 1pt
Doesn't seem to be any more powerful than other races. I would play it because I like mobility and even though his land speed is low he gains another form of movement to make up for it.
I was not aware of this guide. Thank you for the link.
I play a gecko fighter in my campain and climbing on the walls in a dungeon is pretty neat. Even though it does not always help to evade traps ^^
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Unfortunately I don't have any Dragon Magazines. Do you know the exact number maybe so I could search for it?
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Unfortunately I don't have any Dragon Magazines. Do you know the exact number maybe so I could search for it?
THE LIZARD FOLK, Dragon Magazine #268, February 2000, Author: Michael Kuciak
AGRUTHA: Str+2, Con+2, Int-2, Cha-2
CROCODILIAN: Str+3, Con+2, Int-2, Wis-1, Cha-2
VARANID: Str+1, Dex+1, Cha-2
GECKONID: Str-1, Dex+3, Con-1, Wis-1
TOKAY: Dex+3, Wis-1, Cha-2
IGUANID: Dex+2, Int-2
THE LIZARD FOLK, Dragon Magazine #268, February 2000, Author: Michael Kuciak
AGRUTHA: Str+2, Con+2, Int-2, Cha-2
CROCODILIAN: Str+3, Con+2, Int-2, Wis-1, Cha-2
VARANID: Str+1, Dex+1, Cha-2
GECKONID: Str-1, Dex+3, Con-1, Wis-1
TOKAY: Dex+3, Wis-1, Cha-2
IGUANID: Dex+2, Int-2
Interesting, I have not seen a race with odd status modifiers yet. Considering I almost always roll odd starting stats that would be pretty neat actually.
I hope I can find this magazine. I'd like to know if the Gecknoid race has a climb speed.
Thanks for the info. :)