Half-Giant

Sure, they're big. But imagine what a half-giant looks like to a full blood giant! Any time you see a half-giant, remember that to one parent, they seem like a dwarf.

— Nesthiel Anvilfall

Half-giants are widely known for their physical abilities, and for their ability to deal heavy damage to foes during combat, but they are typically shunned by many people for their hulking figures and often simplistic views on life and goals. This is not to say that half-giants are stupid, as many of them, especially storm half-giants can have great intellect, but because of their ability to muscle through problems, they typically do not worry too much about details, and feel they can just plow right on to their goals. The main thing a half-giant wants in life is acceptance from giants, humans, or both. Some half-giants attempt to gain acceptance by accomplishing heroic deeds. Half-giants who are raised among the giant culture will attempt to gain acceptance by honing their combat skills to perfection. Adventuring typically allows them to hone their combat skills and accomplish heroic deeds at the same time, so most half-giants who get the chance to will gladly join an adventuring party.

Basic Information

Anatomy

Half-giants are very tall and well-muscled. They typically will look like humans, but at times they are also known to look like the giant of which they are kin. Many, however, are known to look slightly more primal or have skin more closely colored to stone than actual flesh.

Genetics and Reproduction

As with other species dubbed "half", the half refers to a Human parent. Giants can breed with other species, but they are less common and referred to differently.

Civilization and Culture

Naming Traditions

Half-giants typically have human names.

by Rob Taylor

Half-Giant Fighter

Genetic Ancestor(s)

• Giant
• Human

Genetic Descendants

• Fomorian

Lifespan

Half-giants mature at the same rate as humans‌ , but typically only live to 50 years old.

Average Height

They stand 7 - 8 1/2 feet tall.

Related Ethnicities

• Half-Cloud Giant
• Half-Fire Giant
• Half-Frost Giant
• Half-Hill Giant
• Half-Stone Giant

Half-Giant

Ability Score Increase +2 Str, +2 Con

Size Medium

Speed 30 ft.

---

Half-Giant Traits

---

Oversized

---

You can attempt to grapple or shove creatures up to two sizes larger than yourself.
Stone Throwing

---

You are proficient in thrown improvised weapon attacks made using stones of an appropriate size.
Half-Giant Ethnicity

---

The giant ethnicities vary wildly, shaped heavily by their environment, and thus so do their offspring. Choose an ethnicity between cloud, fire, hill, frost or stone .

Languages. You speak, read, and write both Common and Giant.