Age. Hyperboreans have lifespans comparable to humans. They enter adulthood in their late teens and usually live less than a century. Alignment. Hyperboreans, despite their natural strength, live in a society said to be free of internal battle or labor, instead focusing their strength on enemies or in athletic matches. One of the major pastimes of these giants is dueling one another, which is also how they solve disputes; unarmed wrestling or shield and weapon fighting is permitted and even recommended amongst themselves. Overall, hyperboreans have a strong chaotic bent. Natural Athlete. You have proficiency in the Athletics skill. Stone's Endurance. You can focus yourself to occasionally shrug off injury. When you take damage, you can use your reaction to roll a d12. Add your Constitution modifier to the number rolled, and reduce the damage by that total. After you use this trait, you can’t use it again until you finish a short or long rest. Powerful Build. You count as one size larger when determining your carrying capacity and the weight you can push, drag, or lift. Mountain Born. You’re acclimated to high altitude, including elevations above 20,000 feet. You’re also naturally adapted to cold climates.
Languages. You can speak, read, and write Common and Giant.