Hyōba

## Physical Description

HS2: 400lbs - 550lbs

HS2: 12'2" - 15'0"

The Hyōba are a race of small humanoid Owls. During the day, they are usually seen wearing relatively high-class clothes. Although it takes a lot of energy, at night, Hyōbans can transform into a Horrific state where they double in size. This is compounded when they enter HS2 and transform into a Dragon-like creature.

* **Equip Load:** The starting **Equip Load** stat for a Hyōban is 20lbs.
	+ Doubled in Horrific State.

* **Item Burden:** The starting **Item Burden** stat for a Hyōban is 40lbs.
* **Horrific State:** +3 to all stats while active, but take .35 Exhaustion point per turn while active. You gain 50% temporary health while active. (Free or Reaction to Activate). An extra action dice DMG for Melee weapon.
* **Horrific State 2:** +6 to all stats while active, but take .5 Exhaustion point per turn while active. You gain 150% temporary health while active. (Free or Reaction to Activate). Three extra action dice DMG for Melee weapon. You gain resistance -10. You crit on the top 3 dice numbers for your action dice.

## Culture

The Hyōbans were once apart of the **Industrial Prosperity Union** **(IPU)**, but the Álainn and the LCS found them and gave them a choice: become a lesser race of the LCS or be completely annihilated. Despite being seen as a lesser race, Hyōbans didn't really mind being subjugated by the LCS. In their eyes, they received eternal protection from one of the most powerful galactic factions in recent memory.

While they were occupied by the IPU, they were forced to constantly mine for galactic warfare and "prosperity" purposes. The Hyōbans, now willingly work for the LCS. They believe it was the best possible outcome for their race.

"If you are lesser, that means you have not found a use yet." - Kublu Igmil.

* This is a proverb told to young Hyōbans who are designated a lesser species alien. Many Hyōbans work their way up to Honorary Álainn in their lifetime. With this benefit their gain all rights and opportunities in the LCS. This proverb basically tells the Hyōban youth to pursue greatness.
	+ When someone becomes an Honorary Álainn, their whole family line is granted that honor for all time as well. (Unless Revoked)

## Traits

Through their rough history, Hyōbans have learned much about the galaxy at large and use it to their advantage. They do not want to make the same mistakes as their forefathers.

* ***Ability Score Increase:*** You gain +1 to all intelligence and wisdom based rolls.

Hyōba are generally very small and can hide themselves very well.

* ***Ability Score Increase:*** You gain +1 to all stealth based rolls.

The lifespan of Hyōbans is not long, so they wish to make the most of it.

* **Age:** Hyōbans mature at the age of 4 and live to about 30.

Hyōbans desperately want to be useful in some way to the LCS.

* ***Ability Score Increase:*** You gain +1 and proficiency in a skill of your choice.

Hyōbans are not strong creatures.

* ***Ability Score Decrease:*** You gain -1 to all strength based rolls.

To the Hyōbans, Álainn are seen as angelic protectors of the galaxy. They want to strive to be as great and powerful as they are. In fact, if they impress an Álainn enough they may even become an Honorary Álainn themselves.

* ***Situational Ability Score Increase:*** While a non-heretic Álainn is in your party, you gain +1 to all rolls.

Which Hyōban life have you been born into?

**Honorary Álainn:** My family has ties to a great Álainn house and we wear their sigils to honor them. They were responsible for giving many opportunities to my family line and I live better than most races in the galaxy due to the generosity given to me.

* **Moderately Wealthy**: You gain a 4x Currency bonus for your starting class. (EX: if you were going to start out with 50 AE, you now start out with 200 AE)
* ***Ability Score Increase:*** +1 to all rolls related to martial arts, martial weapons, and general swordplay.

**Lesser Race**: My goal is to rise to the heights of other Hyōbans. I know I can make it there, I just need time to prove my self to the LCS! No one can stop me once my mind is made up.

* ***Ability Score Modifier:*** Whenever your class gains skill points, you gain double the skill points. (Max 4)
* ***Ability Score Decrease:*** You gain -2 to all stats.
* **Moderately Poor:** You gain a .25x Currency bonus for your starting class. (EX: if you were going to start out with 100 AE, you now start out with 25 AE)

**Peasant:** I was born as a lesser race for the LCS, and I do not mind. Simply put, I am a simple person with simple goals. What's the adventuring life to me? Who knows, maybe someday I'll find out. Right now, I am just doing my best.

* ***Ability Score Increase:*** +3 to all rolls related to Agriculture and General Farming.
* **Character Buff:** You cannot be persuaded to go on adventuring journeys if it does not explicitly serve your own interests.
* **Untapped Potential:** Every 4 levels, you gain a proficiency in a specific non-character sheet related stat.
* **Penniless:** You start with no money.

## Insider Perspective

The Hyōba were once a race conquered by the corporate conglomerate known as the Industrial Prosperity Union. Their entire race was forced to mine rare spices, gems, and ore until they were worked to death.

However, the Álainn came to their planet and liberated their entire race. A world ravaged by the IPU was reworked in to an Eden for the Hyōba. They now can live an easy life of farmers and, if they wish, can work their way into governmental positions for the LCS. They were given the opportunity to live a great life whereas before they were sentenced to a life of slavery.