Clever Human, Homo Antoninis (D20 Modern Race)

Clever Human, Homo Antoninis

Clever humans (scientific name: Homo Antoninis) are a massively intelligent human species that was developed through genetic engineering. Their cognitive ability drastically surpasses that of ordinary humans, affording them with a notably sharp memory and an incredible learning ability. Moreover, Homo Antoninis possess considerably better cellular regeneration and immune system than ordinary humans, which slow down their aging and provide them with a significantly longer lifespan; they can live over 200 years.

Personality

Homo Antoninis are mostly similar to ordinary humans in terms of personality. They are naturally inquisitive, and have an aptitude for research. Due to their accelerated mental development, Homo Antoninis children are rather mature and lack much of the nativity associated with children.

Physical Description

Homo Antoninis are externally identical to ordinary humans (Homo Sapiens) in appearance, and possess similar anatomy. However, they don't have wisdom teeth.

Development

The mental and cognitive development of Homo Antoninis is extremely accelerated compared to that of ordinary humans; Homo Antoninis develop full awareness shortly after their birth, and usually learn to walk, talk and read within mere weeks of their birth. By the age of 6 years, they are already comparable, in terms of reasoning, self-reliance, self-restraint and emotional awareness, to Homo Sapiens adults.

The general physical development of Homo Antoninis is mostly the same as that of ordinary humans; they reach full maturity in their late teens, with all the normal growth spurts at the proper times. However, their teething (the eruption of primary teeth) occurs fully in the womb, while their teeth exfoliation (the replacement of primary teeth with permanent teeth) occurs between the ages of 3 and 5 years.

Relations

Homo Antoninis have similar dispositions to ordinary humans; thus, their general relations are similar to those of ordinary humans. Homo Antoninis are generally valued for their problem solving skills; however, their genetically engineered origins can evoke a degree of prejudice in some societies, although they can easily pass as ordinary humans as they are outwardly indistinguishable from them.

Alignment

Any. Though all Homo Antoninis share a natural inquisitiveness which drives them to research, the moral values and principles that guide their actions vary greatly.

Lands

Any. Homo Antoninis are considered part of human society, having no distinct society of their own; thereby, they can be found anywhere ordinary humans can be found at

Religion

According to their alignment/tradition.

Language

Common. Due to their amazing learning ability, they are often proficient in multiple languages.

Names

Any.

Racial Traits

• +8 Intelligence, +8 Wisdom, +8 Charisma.
• Medium Humanoid (Human): Homo Antoninis, although distinct from ordinary humans (Homo Sapiens), are still closely related to them and considered a branch of humanity.
• Homo Antoninis base land speed is 30 feet per round.
• Enhanced Cognition: Homo Antoninis possess incredible intelligence and an incredibly keen memory. They gain an additional +4 bonus on Intelligence-based checks (a +8 bonus on Knowledge checks). Additionally, they receive 4 additional skill points per level.
• Healing Factor: Homo Antoninis have a massive amount of raw stem cells in their blood; this allows them to heal significantly quicker than ordinary humans. They restore 1 hp per 3 hours of activity or 1 hp per hour of rest, 1 point of ability damage per 3 hours and 1 point of drained ability per 2 days. In addition, they gain an additional +4 bonus on Fortitude checks against poisons and diseases.
• Shock Resistance: Thanks to their unusual neural makeup, Homo Antoninis can endure greater amounts of electricity than ordinary humans. They have resistance 5 to electricity.
• Human Nature: Homo Antoninis are still human in nature and gain the normal bonuses of humans (an extra feat at 1st level, 4 extra skill points at 1st level and an extra skill point at each additional level).
• Native Language: Common.
• Level Adjustment: +2

Vital Statistics

Table: Homo Antoninis Random Starting Ages

Adulthood	Simple	Moderate	Complex
15 years	+1d4	+1d6	+2d6

Table: Homo Antoninis Aging Effects

Middle Age1	Old2	Venerable3	Maximum Age
90 years	135 years	180 years	+2d20 years
At middle age, −1 to Str, Dex, and Con; +1 to Int, Wis, and Cha. At old age, −1 to Str, Dex, and Con; +1 to Int, Wis, and Cha. At venerable age, −1 to Str, Dex, and Con; +1 to Int, Wis, and Cha.

Table: Homo Antoninis Random Height and Weight

Gender	Base Height	Height Modifier	Base Weight	Weight Modifier
Male	4’ 10”	+2d10	120 lb.	× (2d4) lb.
Female	4’ 5”	+2d10	85 lb.	× (2d4) lb.

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