Zashaal

Carpe Diem? I think it's tattooed on the arse of every Zashaal. They're got no fear of dying, but they pack a lot of wisdom into the time they spend alive. - Dwarnik Wildiron, Dwarf Alchemist Some races venerate the dead; others fear them. The zashaal are one of the few races whose entire society centers around death, as the great passageway to the next realm. That is not to say the zashaal are grim - they enjoy life as much as any other race does, they simply do not fear its end.

Zashaal tend to be philosophical in nature, with a remarkable patience that allows them to dedicate huge portions of their time to self-improvement...because they may not be able to take their belongings into the next life, but they can take their knowledge and experiences. Likewise, they are mindful of those who have come before them, and take time to learn from the experiences of their ancestors.

Zashaal Traits

 * Average Height:  5’ - 6'2"
 * Average Weight:  90 - 180 lbs
 * Ability Scores:  +2 Dexterity and +1 Charisma
 * Size:  Medium
 * Speed:  30 feet
 * Alignment:  Zashaal tend to be lawful neutral. A handful of lawful good zashaal exist, many of those becoming paladins. Just as many are lawful evil, living as slave barons; however, almost no chaotic zashaal come to be. Neutrality is the closest that the zashaal mindset can typically come to chaos.
 * Vision:  Darkvision to 60 feet
 * Languages:  Common


 * Embrace Death:  When a zashaal dies, they can never be resurrected by any means short of a Miracle or Wish.
 * Learn From The Past:  You are proficient in History and Religion.
 * Death Familiarity:  A zashaal's familiarity with death gives them a remarkable ability to avoid it. You gain advantage on Constitution saving throws.

Zashaal Names
Zashaal have a single name, given to them four days after their birth. If extended introduction is needed, they will identify themselves by an ancestor of theirs - "Son of Howahnis", or "Granddaughter of Yim", for example. Male names always end in a consonant; female names always end in a vowel..