Ho'Din
Visual Characteristics
Skin Color Green, yellow, blue, orange Hair Color Red-violet Eye Color Black Distinctions Snake-like "hair", suction-cupped fingers
Physical Characteristics
Height 7'10" +2d12" Weight 150 lb. x(2d6) lb.
Sociocultural Characteristics
Homeworld Moltok Language Ho'Din
Biology and Appearance
Ho'Dins are tall humanoids with multi-colored skin, naturally webbed and suction cup-tipped fingers and toes, and temperature-sensing red-violet "snake hair". Ho'Dins are, on average, over 9 feet tall -- nearly a full head taller than Wookiees. Reknowned throughout the galaxy as botanists and healers, the Ho'Din claimed an ancestry derived from the plants of their home planet, Moltok. They are, in fact, reptilian, as their natural climbing skills and cold-bloodedness seems to indicate, and boast a second heart to enhance their survival. Their "snake hair" is temperature-sensitive, allowing Ho'Din to sense changes in ambient temperature.
Society and Culture
Ho'Dins are known to be self-conscious and vain, particularly when it comes to their looks and their work, and do not take criticism or insults well. Their religion, Dinante Fli'R, is centered around worshipping and communing with nature, a trait that has sent many Ho'Din out into the galaxy to rejuvenate damaged planets. The Ho'Din have an aversion for technology and avoid surface mining and manufacturing, opting for treedwelling where they have learned to make incredibly advanced pharmaceuticals and gardens. The title of "Master Gardener" is one of high esteem and great respect in Ho'Din society.
Names
Ho'Din names are quite diverse. Some names look complicated and difficult to pronounce, while others are quite simple.
Male Names. Thrung, Baji, Iwo, Ism, Oojoh, Gra'tau, Plee, Rutu, Skivvers, Spero, Vala, Yansan, Yarsroot, Ort, Oo, Lial, Maki
Female Names. Kutu, Lohjoy, Meloque, Par'tah, Brigantes, Tal, Annadale, Sirta, Chelah
Surnames. Kulko, Plett, Oolos, Ustu, Alewune, Kum, Hoogra-D'En, Anavare, Fayde, Kum, Wen, Voh, Sompa
Ho'Din Traits
As a Ho'Din, you have the following special traits.
Ability Score Increase. Your Intelligence score increases by 2, and your Wisdom score increases by 1.
Age. Ho'Din reach adulthood in their early 30's and live up to 120 years.
Alignment. Ho'Dins' benevolent nature causes them to tend toward the light side, though there are
exceptions.
Size. Ho'Din are taller than most species, typically standing 8 to 10 feet tall and generally weighing about 275 lbs. Regardless of your position in that range, your size is Medium.
Speed. Your base walking speed is 30 feet.
Botanist. You have proficiency in the Nature skill.
Biology Specialist. You have proficiency with Medicine or Survival (your choice).
Crafters. You have proficiency with with one artisan's tool of your choice.
Reptilian Senses. Whenever you make a Wisdom (Perception) check related to sensing heat, you are considered to have expertise in the Perception skill.
Rain Forest Dweller. Growing up in the rain forests of Moltok has left an impact. You don't treat forest terrain as difficult terrain.
Second Heart. When you are reduced to 0 hit points but not killed outright, you can drop to 1 hit point instead. You can't use this feature again until you finish a long rest.
Treeclimber. You have a climbing speed of 30 feet. You have advantage on Strength saving throws and Strength (Athletics) checks that involve climbing.
Languages. You can speak, read, and write Galactic Basic, and Ho'Din.
