Geckoi

The **Geckoi** are one of the native races of Glies. They are an androgynous race of lizard-looking people. They often live in forested areas, and as climbers, they like to live in trees. Geckoi also have long prehensile tails..

## Appearance

Geckoi skin comes in various colors, such as yellow, green, blue and white. Geckoi are 4 to 5 feet tall as they are typically hunched over. For length, from tail to head, they are about 8 feet long. Sexual dimorphism exists in the Geckoi race. Males have spikes on their backs and tails, while females have feathers. Female feathers are akin to hair. Generally, females are brighter colored as they have access to a greater variety of colors through their feathers. For other features, Geckoi have teeth, do not have lips, and have 5 fingers/toes on their hands/feet.

Geckoi do not need to wear clothing as they do not have any visible genitals, nor does the temperature in their typical environment require it. The clothing Geckoi do wear is for functionality, such as for climbing and storage, or as decoration. Rope clothing is common, such as rope harnesses, rope skirts and rope bandages.

Geckoi use simple weapons such as spears and blow darts.

## Culture

### Cultural Values

Geckoi are a social and friendly race. They originally were a nomadic, but hidden race. Overtime, a majority of their people have transitioned into a more open merchant-style race. Considering this, money is one of the best gifts for a Geckoi. Although Geckoi are against slavery, as merchants they aren't oppose to selling and trading slaves.

As a social race, the Geckoi often adopt the cultures of the people they are near and interact with. For celebrations, Geckoi celebrate occasions such as a completed deal or a change in station, and whatever other occasions are celebrated from their adopted cultures.

The Geckoi are quite disease resistant, and therefore will eat almost anything. Geckoi hold value in the life of a person and will not eat them. A common dish in their cuisine is watered rice with insects. One might call this dish an insect risotto.

The relationship culture of the Geckoi is polygamous, and they typically do not have marriages. They have sex quite often, and do not get jealous in that regard. They also run brothels called Slime Huts, where many people from other races come to. Those working in the brothels don't worry about children often as it is hard for a Geckoi to have a half-breed child, and female Geckoi specifically have natural defenses against impregnation.

### Mating Ritual

One month a year, female Geckoi become fertile. During this time, members of a community participate in a ritualistic orgy. The offspring of this ritual are taken care of by the tribe, as a community. To ensure strong offspring and that the fittest genes are passed down, Geckoi male semen is naturally parasitic. This semen acts like a virus against other Geckoi semen, allowing only the strongest seed to impregnate a female Geckoi.

### Stats and Abilities

* +1 Dexterity, +1 Intelligence, +1 Charisma
* Size: Medium
* Speed: 30ft, Climb Speed: 20ft
* **Prehensile Tail:** A Geckoi’s tail may be used as if it were a hand, however it cannot be used to wield weapons or shields. It can be used to wield almost anything else.
* **Tree Surfer:** Geckoi ignore the first 30 ft. of fall damage and can fall safely. In addition, they can add their Proficiency Bonus times 5 to their jump height and distance. This does not allow them to move further than their speed allows.
* **Scale and Coin:** Geckoi receive proficiency with the Persuasion and Deception skills

### Player Characters

* Kouki Subeuroko
* The Goker
* River Styx

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 Glies Concept Art Stream Ep.1