Cecropoi
The torso of a man, tan and bearded, transitions abruptly into a muscular serpentine tail.
Basic Information
Anatomy
Possesses an upper body consistent with Human anatomy, however from the waist down is identical in all respects to the coils of a massive serpent.
Biological Traits
- Aberration (Naga)
- -2 Dex, +2 Intelligence, +2 Wisdom
- Medium-size: Cecropoi are medium size, and receive no bonus or penalty related to size.
- Base Speed: Cecropoi have a base speed of 20 feet. Their speed is not reduced due to armor or encumbrance.
- Darkvision: Cecropoi have Darkvision 60 feet.
- Gregarious: When a Cecropon successfully uses Diplomacy to win over an individual, that creature takes a –2 penalty on attempts to resist any of the Cecropon's Charisma-based skills for the next 24 hours.
- Strong Swimmer: Cecropoi have a strong tail, making swimming very simple. They have a swim speed of 30 ft.
- Slapping Tail: Cecropoi have a tail they can use to make attacks of opportunity with a reach of 5 feet. The tail is a natural attack that deals 1d8 points of damage plus the user's Strength modifier.
- Languages: Cecropoi begin play knowing Hellenic. They can also learn Aquan, Cyclops, Draconic, Dactylian (Gnome), Geranoi (Tengu), Pygmy (Halfling), Sylvan
Additional Information
Facial characteristics
For reasons that have yet to be discovered, all Cecropoi bare a strong resemblance to the Attic peoples of Southern Firoth. This includes Olive-tan skintones, strong facial features, black curly hair and males can grow substantial facial hair.
Geographic Origin and Distribution
Can be found most frequently along the Southern coast of Firoth, as well as on the numerous tropical islands to the south thereof.
Average Intelligence
Cecropoi tend to greater mental acuity than Humans, in all respects.
Perception and Sensory Capabilities
Daylight senses are equivalent to that of Humans, however they possess the ability to see in absolute darkness out to sixty feet in shades of black and white.
Civilization and Culture
Beauty Ideals
In spite of their obvious physical differences, many Cecropoi prefer to maintain human ideals of beauty. Men keep their hair and beards mid-length, often using oils to style. Women make extensive use of cosmetics to appear more pale, delicate and refined. Tattooing is not uncommon, but less permanent body painting is more widespread.
Gender Ideals
Gender roles are far closer to equality than in ages past. Women are permitted to own property independent of their husbands and they may vote so long as they qualify as citizens. Positions of power are still overwhelmingly male dominated.
History
Early Cecropean history bares many similarities to the legends of Atlantis. They were once resident of a long lost continental empire to the south of Firoth. The main difference here being they were slaves being experimented upon by a long-forgotten superior race. When a great cataclysm doomed their homeland, freedom became a possibility though few survived. They had lost many of the hallmarks of civilization until the Olympian deities began their plans to transplant their Human worshipers. It is as yet unknown if the Cecropoi were physically transformed by the Gods at this time, or if their appearance is purely happenstance.
Scientific Name
Reptohumanoidi Aberratus Cecropos
Lifespan
150 years
Average Height
5'10" - 7'6"
Average Weight
295 lbs - 475 lbs
Average Length
Body length when stretched out is as much as 12-18 feet in total length.
Average Physique
Physically more robust, owing in large part to their muscular serpentine tail. However, they are often less agile than many other sentient beings.
Body Tint, Colouring and Marking
Primarily concerned with the tail region, coloration tends toward grey, dark tan or brown with bands of darker striations running crosswise. Rarely one will be born with a solid dark indigo coloration.
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