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Giraffekin

The Giraffekin are a graceful and elegant race, resembling humanoid giraffes. Their bodies are slender and agile, with smooth, spotted fur covering their entire form. They have the distinctive long necks of giraffes, allowing them to tower over other races. Their eyes are large and expressive, providing them with keen eyesight even in low light conditions.
ability score increase: Your Dexterity score increases by 2, and your Wisdom score increases by 1.
age: Giraffekin reach maturity around 20 years old and can live up to 150 years.
alignment: Neutral, Choatic
Size: Medium
speed: Walking Speed 30ft
Languages: You can speak, read, and write Common and one additional language of your choice.
race features:
Speed: Your base walking speed is 30 feet.   Darkvision: Accustomed to living in open plains, you have superior vision in dim conditions. You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light and in darkness as if it were dim light. You can't discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.   Long Neck: Your long neck grants you advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight. Additionally, you have advantage on saving throws against being blinded.   Graceful Build: Due to your slender and graceful build, you have proficiency in the Acrobatics skill.   Reach: Your long neck gives you an extra 5 feet of reach when you make a melee attack.   Herbivorous Diet: You can eat a wide variety of plants. You have advantage on saving throws against poisons, and you can attempt to graze for food in natural environments, finding enough to sustain yourself with a successful Wisdom (Survival) check.
Giraffekin have small, ossicones (horn-like structures) on their heads, adding to their majestic appearance. Their legs are strong and lean, providing them with a swift and agile gait. Despite their humanoid form, Giraffekin retain certain giraffe-like features, such as a slightly elongated face and a tuft of fur at the end of their tails.   They are a nomadic and peaceful race, often found in open plains or savannahs where their long necks provide an advantage in spotting potential threats. Giraffekin are known for their love of nature and have a deep connection with the land. Their diet primarily consists of plants, and they have a gentle disposition, preferring diplomacy over conflict.   Giraffekin society is communal, and they value cooperation and harmony. Due to their longevity, they have a broad perspective on life, often acting as wise counselors and storytellers within their communities. Despite their somewhat exotic appearance, Giraffekin are known for their kindness and empathy, making them sought-after companions and allies in the diverse world of Dungeons & Dragons.

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