Centuries ago giants ruled the Frost Spire region of Orzadama, far to the north. Today their descendants occupy the same space. Considered the "lost tribe" by Twelve Tribes, the Goliath have made the Frost Spire their own, building villages, claiming the hunting grounds from any and all who would cross into their lands. The sole exception to this rule seems to be the Ursine, with whom the Goliath find themselves working handily with.
Goliath culture believes very strongly in the ability to contribute to the whole and to be able to prove oneself constantly. Often Goliath adventurers will fail to see old age as they constantly work to one up themselves and those around them, aiming for grander victories and more dangerous challenges. It is not uncommon for a goliath who believes themselves incapable of contributing to the tribe to pack only the barest of necessities and leave silently in the dead of night, off to survive the frigid cold alone so as to not become a burden on their tribemates.
Because of their deep desire to always reach for higher highs, Goliaths are often boastful and proud, with the concepts of strength and usefulness being the most important part of their belief system. Though slow to trust and difficult to win over, a Goliath will fight to the death for those they consider their tribemates.
Traits
Age: Goliaths have lifespans comparable to humans. They enter adulthood in their late teens and usually live less than a century.
Size: Goliaths are between 7 and 8 feet tall and weigh between 280 and 340 pounds. Your size is Medium.
Speed: Your movement speed is 30 ft.
Natural Athlete: You have proficiency in the Athletics skill.
Stone's Endurance: You can focus yourself to occasionally shrug off injury. When you take damage, you can use your reaction to roll a d12. Add your Constitution modifier to the number rolled, and reduce the damage by that total. After you use this trait, you can't use it again until you finish a short or long rest.
Powerful Build: You count as one size larger when determining your carrying capacity and the weight you can push, drag, or lift.
Mountain Born: You have resistance to cold damage. You're also acclimated to high altitude, including elevations above 20,000 feet.
Languages: You can speak, read, and write Common and Golean.
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