Ryphorian

Ryphorians are the dominant humanoid race on a planet known for its highly eccentric orbit, which causes generations-long seasons. These humanoids have adapted to their unusual environment with a peculiar trimorphism: those generations born in the winter years (winterborn) manifest short fur and narrow eyes to protect against snow blindness, those born in the summer years (summerborn) have hairless skin in a variety of dark shades to protect them from the intense rays of the summer sun, and those born in the years between the extremes of summer and winter (transitional) have a blend of such traits. However, with gene therapy and hormonal treatments available, an individual ryphorian’s appearance is no longer an indicator of their home world’s current season, and while unmodified ryphorians are generally born in their winter form to reflect the planet’s current season, taking steps to change a ryphorian’s seasonal form is currently a mark of wealth and status in some cultures. Regardless of the season of their birth, ryphorians have long and pointed ears, with feather-like notching along the back edge that automatically moves and adjusts the ear’s shape to help the ryphorian focus on specific sounds.

Traits and Abilities

Ability Score Modifiers +2 Con, +2 Wis, -2 Str
Hit Points 4 HP
Size & Type Ryphorians are Medium Humanoids with the ryphorian subtype.

Vital Statistics

Average Height or Length 5-7 ft.
Average Weight 100-200 lbs.
Age of Maturity 18 years
Maximum Age 80+2d20 years

Racial Traits

Bonus Feat: Ryphorians gain a bonus feat at 1st level.
Keen Senses: Ryphorians’ distinctive ears help them hear precisely, granting a +2 bonus to Perception checks.
Low-Light Vision: Ryphorians can see in dim light as if it were normal light.
Trimorphic: Summerborn ryphorians gain fire resistance 5. Winterborn ryphorians gain cold resistance 5. Transitional ryphorians gain cold and fire resistance 2, and when in conditions of severe cold or heat, they have to attempt Fortitude saves only once per hour instead of once every 10 minutes. A ryphorian can stack this natural resistance with one other form of resistance.