Frostkin

Frostkin are one of the primary sentient races of Borea. Frostkin are large brutish people with blue-white, camouflaged skin that can survive in the freezing colds of Borea. They often serve as hunters, trapping small game and looting ancient ruins for materials. They're a rare sight in the rest of the galaxy, very much hating warmer temperatures and often needing special suits for hot environments.

Survival of the Fittest

Frostkin live on Borea, a planet known for its inhospitable conditions and extreme cold and storms. Frostkin can live a long time but rarely do. They generally prefer small village or tribe structure and live among the surface or among the surface caves of Borea, where water is plentiful (if frozen) and wild game is easier to find.
Their culture places little importance on beauty but much on physical appearance and stature. Stronger, more hardy individuals who can survive the snowy wasteland are viewed in high regard in my of the tribes.

Far Past History

The Frostkin have been in Aldyn for a very very long time, before even the Elves made it to the system, but have largely stayed entirely on Borea. In more recent times, through trade routes they have become close with the Dwarves, and made connections with Aldyn's dwarf communities on Borea's moons.

War Culture

Since they made it to Borea, they have had a few minor wars that have shaped their culture. Religious conflicts led to generations of atheistic hedonists that deny the power of real dieties in the system and even the power of beings like the World Eaters and The Black Heart. Tribal wars have resulted in a deep distrust of the other and a general disliking of those outside of their village. Scuffles for land with mining companies have led to a reverence for the land, making Frostkin strong defenders of their territory and easily angered by anything approaching the natural land around them.

DND Mechanics

Like the Merdhrai, the original idea for the race and many of the abilites come from the homebrew Natives of the North.

• Ability Score Increase. Your Strength score increases by 2 and your Wisdom score increases by 1.
• Age. The mixing blood of two ancient and long-lived races has resulted in an unusual longevity for Frostkin who survive the barren wastelands. Though grown to maturity in just a few short decades, some can live to see almost 500 years old.
• Alignment. Most Frostkin tend towards the structure of lawful authority and venerate the traditions of the elders and ancestors of their culture. Though they have warm hearts, kindness and charity are offered hesitantly as they are instinctively on guard against those who would take advantage of perceived weakness.
• Size. Most Frostkin stand 6 to 7 feet tall and 250 to 400 pounds, though some may range far past these norms. Your size is Medium.
• Speed. Your base walking speed is 25. Your speed is not reduced by wearing heavy armor or by traversing non magical rough terrain.
• Arctic Survivor. You are proficient in Survival and can always tell which direction is North.
• Powerful Build. You count as one size larger when determining your carrying capacity and the weight you can push, drag, or lift.
• Heritage of Frost. You have resistance to cold damage and can naturally adapt to freezing cold environments. You can also live with minimal air, food, or water for twice as long as the average humanoid.
• Icy Veins. You have advantage on saving throws against being frightened.
• Snow Camo. Your time in the wasteland has given you a special capability to hide in the natural environment. You have proficiency in Stealth and when you use the hide action in a snowy environment, you gain the effects of being invisible until your next turn.
• Languages. You can speak, read, and write Common and Dwarvish, and can write and read Runic.