Hailing from the vast oceans of Giju, Herglics are colossal aquatic sentients who combine brawn with surprising mental acuity. Despite their immense size and physical strength, they are often soft-spoken, diplomatic, and insightful. Their sleek, rubbery bodies are adapted for deep-sea endurance, but on land, their sheer bulk makes them conspicuous and occasionally clumsy in tight spaces. In social settings, Herglics are charismatic and thoughtful, often navigating prejudice and spatial discomfort with patience and poise. They excel as investigators, advisors, and negotiators, using both brute resilience and emotional intelligence to achieve their goals. Though physically dominant, Herglics strive to resolve conflict with wit and wisdom before resorting to force.
Home Planet: Giju
Physical Description: Herglics are towering humanoids with smooth, rubbery skin and sleek, aquatic builds. They resemble upright cetaceans and are capable of both terrestrial and aquatic locomotion, though their size often makes them stand outβand struggle with standard-sized environments.
Average Height: 2.3 to 2.6 meters
Average Weight: 300 to 500 kilograms
Age of Adulthood: 20 standard years
Personality & Customs: Herglics are polite, well-spoken, and enjoy socializing, often disarming others with charm and intellect. However, they also carry cultural stigma from their imposing size and are often unfairly stereotyped. They value knowledge, honesty, and tenacity.
Languages: Herglic, Basic
Example Names: Grathorr, Vel Quell, Dammo Ghu, Orss Vek