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− | Burmecians are amiable and hard working, and have a proud noble heritage of enduring several devastating wars and defeating the worst of dragons. They can become very haughty because their history, but they are typically a friendly courteous people. | + | Burmecians are amiable and hard working, and have a proud noble heritage of enduring several devastating wars and defeating the worst of dragons. They can become very haughty because their history, but they are typically a friendly courteous people. They all have a deep reverence for Dragons, particularly good dragons. |
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− | Burmecians get along with all races, but none better and worse than | + | Burmecians get along with all races, but none better and worse than Humans. Many of the wars they were involved with had Humans on both supporting and opposing sides. They do tend to be hesitant to trust Half-orcs due to their barbaric heritage. Their reverence for dragons sometimes puts them at odds with Dwarves. |
− | Some | + | Some Human-Burmecian relations have spawned 'Half-Burmecians' which appear as Humans with Burmercian features; rat ears and tails (though more Burmercian traits are not unheard of). They usually are accepted in Burmecian society, but are typically pitied. |
Those inclined against Burmecians use derogatory slurs such as 'ratfaces' and 'cheese eaters' | Those inclined against Burmecians use derogatory slurs such as 'ratfaces' and 'cheese eaters' | ||
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===Alignment=== | ===Alignment=== | ||
− | Burmecians are a race that's had to come together countless times to fend off impossible odds and face amazing circumstances, this as fostered a need to work together. Honor and charity are among the highest virtues in Burmecian society. Most favor good and lawful alignments. | + | Burmecians are a race that's had to come together countless times to fend off impossible odds and face amazing circumstances, this as fostered a need to work together. Honor and charity are among the highest virtues in Burmecian society. Most favor good and lawful alignments. Evil and Chaotic Burmecians are rare and almost always criminals, outcasts, and wanderers. |
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− | Burmecians have no central racial deity, but often gravitate towards gods of nature or the good or neutral war deities. Examples include Obad-Hai, Kord, and Heironeous. Their elite dragoon orders sometimes come to worship dragon deities such as Bahamut | + | Burmecians have no central racial deity, but often gravitate towards gods of nature or the good or neutral war deities. Examples include Obad-Hai, Kord, and Heironeous. Their elite dragoon orders sometimes come to worship dragon deities such as Bahamut. |
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Burmecians
A race of noble Rat people from a land of eternal rain
Personality
Burmecians are amiable and hard working, and have a proud noble heritage of enduring several devastating wars and defeating the worst of dragons. They can become very haughty because their history, but they are typically a friendly courteous people. They all have a deep reverence for Dragons, particularly good dragons.
Physical Description
The typical Burmecian is tall, lithe, and very light on their feet. Adults stand 5-6 feet tall and weigh little more than 100 pounds. Physically can be summed up as anthropomorphic rats; they are covered in a short coat of slick fur ranging from brown to gray to silver (despite having fur they still have hair), they have rat-like muzzles and tall furry ears that sit atop their heads, giving their faces a triangular look. They possess powerful legs with inverted knees and large feet ending in digigrade toes that are ideal for leaping.
Relations
Burmecians get along with all races, but none better and worse than Humans. Many of the wars they were involved with had Humans on both supporting and opposing sides. They do tend to be hesitant to trust Half-orcs due to their barbaric heritage. Their reverence for dragons sometimes puts them at odds with Dwarves.
Some Human-Burmecian relations have spawned 'Half-Burmecians' which appear as Humans with Burmercian features; rat ears and tails (though more Burmercian traits are not unheard of). They usually are accepted in Burmecian society, but are typically pitied.
Those inclined against Burmecians use derogatory slurs such as 'ratfaces' and 'cheese eaters'
Alignment
Burmecians are a race that's had to come together countless times to fend off impossible odds and face amazing circumstances, this as fostered a need to work together. Honor and charity are among the highest virtues in Burmecian society. Most favor good and lawful alignments. Evil and Chaotic Burmecians are rare and almost always criminals, outcasts, and wanderers.
Lands
Burmecia lies in a land of mist, and is shrouded in eternal rain. Its still under reconstruction, but it is clear it will be prospering within several more years. Burmecia is a walled, multi-leveled, and warren-like city built around the king's palace and showered by constant rain.
Religion
Burmecians have no central racial deity, but often gravitate towards gods of nature or the good or neutral war deities. Examples include Obad-Hai, Kord, and Heironeous. Their elite dragoon orders sometimes come to worship dragon deities such as Bahamut.
Language
They speak common, but due to their historic connection to Dragons, many typically learn Dragonic.
Names
Their interaction with humans though Burmecian commoners fleeing to become refugees in foreign cities. Through this, Burmecian society has diversified to the point few have 'true' Burmecian names. Several examples of traditional names include:
- Males: Fratley, Sigmund, and Erik.
- Females: Freya, Frigg, and Mala.
Titles are also common among the famous men and women in their community, and are always given to them by the populous.
Racial Traits
- +2 Dexterity, -2 Constitution. Burmecians are quick agile warriors, but lack endurance.
- Humanoid (Burmecian)
- Medium: As a Medium creature, a Burmecian has no special bonuses or penalties due to its size.
- Burmecian base land speed is 30 feet.
- +2 racial bonus on Jump checks.
- Low-Light Vision: A Burmecian can see twice as far as a human in starlight, moonlight, torchlight, and similar conditions of poor illumination.
- Automatic Languages: Common.
- Bonus Languages: Dragonic, Dwarven, Elven, Giant, Gnoll, Gnome, Goblin, Halfling, Orc, Sylvan, Undercommon.
- Favored Class:Any
- Level Adjustment: +0
- Effective Character Level: 1
Vital Statistics
Adulthood | Simple | Moderate | Complex |
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15 years | +1d4 | +1d6 | +2d6 |
Middle Age1 | Old2 | Venerable3 | Maximum Age | |
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37 years | 58 years | 80 years | +2d20 years | |
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Gender | Base Height | Height Modifier | Base Weight | Weight Modifier |
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Male | 4' 10" | +2d12 | 100 lb. | × (2d4) lb. |
Female | 4' 5" | +2d12 | 80 lb. | × (2d4) lb. |
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Author | Psychowarrior + |
Effective Character Level | 1 + |
Favored Class | Any + |
Identifier | 3.5e Race + |
Level Adjustment | 0 + |
Racial Ability Adjustments | +2 Dexterity + and -2 Constitution + |
Rating | Unrated + |
Size | Medium + |
Subtype | Burmecian + |
Summary | A race of noble Rat people from a land of eternal rain + |
Title | Burmecian + |
Type | Humanoid + |