Himmoch, Shrub

Basic Information

Anatomy

This race looks entirely like sentient plants. The Shrub subtype are much smaller than the other subtypes. They are completely covered in small leafy branches besides a small opening that reveals a two black eyes. They have two longer branches with opposable hands at the end of each side that sprout from their midsection. Four short pointed branches function as legs for the Himmoch.

Biological Traits

Diverse Training: A wide ability range with few natural advantages gives the shrubs an additional 20 skill points at level 1.
False Disguise, Shrub: While motionless, Himmoch gain a +50 Hide while standing among shrubs unarmored.
Knowledge of Nature: Due to a natural heritage, Himmoch gain a +12 Knowledge(Nature).
Leafy Armor: During the Spring and Summer months, the Shrub variety of Himmoch are considered to be always equipped with Leaf Armor in addition to any other armor worn. This armor does not impede any ability that requires the Himmoch to be unarmored. During the Fall and Winter months, the Shrub variety of Himmoch instead gain +25 Fire Resistance.
Regional Appearance: Himmoch take the form of a common native foliage of their birth region. If there is no native foliage of their type, take nearest native foliage in next region over. They do not gain any of the special properties of that species of plant. (ie. a Healing leaf or, a sap useful in poisons…) They gain an additional +25 to Hide among the chosen species.
Rural Heritage: Being native to the countryside gives +12 Survival(Rural).
Wooden: Himmoch are the Plant subtype instead of the Flesh subtype. They gain +50 on swim checks from natural buoyancy.

Genetics and Reproduction

The Shrub variety of Himmochs reproduce through a botanical pollen and flowering system. During the spring season, a Himmoch will produce flowers along their branch tips.

Growth Rate & Stages

The Shrub variety of Himmochs grow quickly, they reach adulthood within 2 years of growth.

Dietary Needs and Habits

Himmoch's gather sustenance through the process of photosynthesis and need to root into soil each night in order to absorb water and other nutrients.

Biological Cycle

A Himmoch grows a leafy coat in each spring season as well as buds and flowers. Throughout the summer season the Himmoch's leaves are strong and green. During autumn, a Himmoch will shed its coat and throughout the winter months a Himmoch's branches are bare.

Additional Information

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Grayscale Vision

Civilization and Culture

Major Language Groups and Dialects

Himmick

Racial Hit Die: 1d12
Size Category: Little

Genetic Ancestor(s)

• Himmoch

Lifespan

750 years

Average Height

1-1.65m

Average Weight

18-40 kg

Geographic Distribution

• Temperate Isles

Base Attributes:
Strength: -5
Endurance: -2
Intellect: +4
Perception: +5
Foresight: +2
Magic: +2
Beauty: 0
Rhetoric: 0