Turtlefolk (Kappa)

Overview

What might we say about kappa to enlighten the world concerning our nature? We are a people of laughter and good cheer. True, our humor is not always understood by others, we find the sound of breaking bones to be hilarious, but we amuse ourselves first and others second. We love loud jokes, large meals and a good wrestling match. There are very few kappa villages. We prefer to live in isolated areas next to a body of water. Despite this, we know every other kappa for miles around, and we consider any kappa, no matter how distant, to be a neighbor. We have a saying concerning the waterways by which we dwell: “All water flows to the sea,” which we use to mean that we are all connected.
Loa's Name - Xiao Bojing, location unknown.

Stats and Meta Info

Racial Stats: -2 Dexterity, +2 Constitution, +2 Intelligence: Kappa are slow to act, but exceptionally tough.
Humanoid (Reptillian)
Medium: As medium creatures, Kappa get no special penalties or bonuses due to their size.
Speed: Kappa base land speed is 20 feet.
Hard Shelled: Kappa have a +3 natural armor bonus.
Ageless Constitution (Ex): Kappa do not receive penalties to their Constitution score due to aging. They still receive the normal penalties to their Strength and Dexterity scores.
Bonus Feat: Kappa gain Endurance as a bonus feat.
Sturdy Build: The Kappa can move at its full speed even when wearing medium or heavy armor or when carrying a medium or heavy load (unlike other creatures, whose speed is reduced in such situations). It also gains a +4 bonus on ability checks made to resist being bull rushed or tripped when standing on the ground (but not when climbing, flying, riding, or otherwise not standing firmly on the ground).
Turtle Traits: Kappa have swim speed of 30 feet. The turtlefolk can now move through water without making swim checks. It has a +8 racial bonus on any swim check to perform some special action or avoid a hazard. It can always can choose to take 10 on a swim check, even if it is distracted. It can use the run action while swimming, provided it swims in a straight line. Unlike normal aquatic creatures, it still breathes air, but it can hold its breath for a number of rounds equal to 4x its constitution score.

Lifespan

900 years

Average Height

3 ft. 11 in. – 4 ft. 5 in

Average Weight

164 – 206 lbs