Kustzwerver

The Kustzwever are a race of giants found along the coasts of Frisia. They are massively larger than most giants found inland standing at around 60 feet tall. They are nomads that keep everything they own on them as they ply the shores, beaches, and shoals for things they believe to be valuable. Easily able to sink even a moderately large ship with their strong arms, many a fishing boast has been sunk under the waves from they hulking mass.
Thankfully, due to their size, more than one cannot inhabit a small area due to the food required to sustain one, so they are rare. The effort it takes to displace or kill a Kustzwerver means the Merchant League tends to avoid them rather than commit the funds and manpower to deal with them unless they become a huge liability. Kustzwerver are also adept at swimming and can remain stable even in troubled waters. This leads them to being able to avoid Frisian ships when needed.
Kustzwerver adorn themselves in make-shift armor and weapons built from the wreckage of ships. They make no tools of their own, but pilfer what they can from humans, such as fishing nets, anchors, etc. Their diets consist largely of massive amounts of fish and shellfish, although humans are not off the menu.

Additional Information

Facial characteristics

Flat-nosed knobby pale skin with a huge jaw.

Geographic Origin and Distribution

Only found along the coast of Frisia

Average Intelligence

Even though they are slow of wit, Kustzwerver are not by any means stupid.

Civilization and Culture

Major Language Groups and Dialects

They have their own language, but are sometimes known to learn and speak Frisian.

Interspecies Relations and Assumptions

The Frisians and the Kustzwerver are not on good terms, although steering clear of them seems to be Frisia's answer most of the time.

Draaikolk

Draaikolk is one of the most notorious Kustzwerver that inhabits the area around the Sherpe Rotsen and the coastal wetlands in and around the Shaddensumpf. His ability to disappear into the swamp has made it nearly impossible for the Frisian Army or Navy from stopping his raids. Draaikolk has sunk easily 30 ships in the last 10 years and costed the Frisian Merchants untold losses of profit. There have been many attempts to trap Draaikolk, but they have all met with disaster. He has become quite adept at destroying ships, patrols, and fool-hardy adventurers that come his way.

Lifespan

150 years

Average Height

60-70 feet tall

Average Weight

500 tons

Average Physique

Strong bony arms and legs, knotted and tough.

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

Usually pale skin tones, some with an aqua hue.