Giff
The Giff are a species of hippopotamus-like humanoids native to the Astral Plane.
The Giff do know where they originate from or how they came into being, their history has been lost to them. The majority of Giff traverse the Astral Sea as spacefaring mercenaries, renowned for their martial training and their love of explosives.
Every aspect of Giff society is organised along military lines, from birth until death, every Giff has a military rank, with promotions given as a reward for valour. Giff are frequently hired by other factions for their skill in fighting and mechanics, but they will usually refuse to fight other Giff, they will never agree to a contract unless it stipulates that they can sit out a battle rather than wage war against their kin.
Giff tend to be loud, boisterous and stubborn, they also see no honour in magic, preferring more practical warfare. Because of this the Giff are largely responsible for the advanced technology found in the Astral Sea, from weaponry to spaceships.
Appearance:
A Giff can be recognised by their hippopotamus heads, broad shoulders, heavy set bodies, small tail and grey skin. Giff do not have hair outside of short bristles on their head and whiskers. Male and female Giff look almost identical.Maturity:
Giff mature at around the same rate as Humans, reaching adulthood around the age of 18.Reproduction:
Giff reproduce similarly to Humans. The gestation period for a Giff is around 8 months.
Origin/Ancestry
Mammal
Lifespan
70 - 80 Years
Average Height
2 - 2.4 m (7 - 8 ft)
Geographic Distribution
Omnivore
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