Shadowrun Troll

Troll

Near-Human/Metahuman
Dice: 14D
Dexterity: 2D/3D+1
Knowledge: 2D/3D+1
Mechanical: 2D/4D
Perception: 2D/3D
Strength: 3D+1/6D+2
Technical: 2D/3D+1

Move: 11/13
Size: 2.2 – 2.7 meters
Weight: 250 – 350kg
Average Lifespan: 55 years

Special Abilities

Thermographic Vision
Natural Armor +0D+2 physical/energy (cumulative with worn armor)
Long Reach: +0D+2 melee combat/parry, brawling/parry skills

Capsule

Homo sapiens ingentis

The largest and most exotic of the metatypes, trolls stand two and a half meters tall and can weigh upwards of 350 kilograms, though weights closer to 300 kilograms are more common. Most trolls have arms that are far longer in proportion to those of the other metahuman races, and their skin is often ridged and lumpy due to natural dermal bone deposits, resulting in a natural armor effect. Like dwarfs, trolls have natural thermographic vision, granting them enhanced sight, especially in low light conditions. A troll’s ears are pointed, and they have two extra teeth—for a total of 32—including prominent lower canines. Trolls also have a pair of horns that grow in all manner of ways—straight, curled, twisted, etc.

Though stereotyped as stupid or frightening, trolls are no less intelligent or well-mannered than other metatypes, though they do suffer from disproportionally high illiteracy and poverty rates. Perhaps because they still face a certain amount of prejudice in society—not to mention the daily size difficulties of living in a society primarily oriented towards smaller people—trolls often band together socially and culturally. Like orks, many trolls have been driven to the fringes of society by fear and intolerance, leading to extensive populations of SINless squatter trolls. Some trolls prefer the outcast lifestyle, preferring to live simple isolated lifestyles in wilderness or remote urban settings. On the flipside, many trolls have found gainfully employment for the very traits that make them marginalized: size, strength, and intimidation. Trolls often work as manual laborers and are in high demand as bouncers, bodyguards, and other security positions.

Source:

Shadowrun 4th Edition Sourcebook
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