Somewhere in a hidden place known as the Lost Vale, lies a colony of intelligent reptilian humanoids said to hail from another world. These creatures, known as saurials, were stranded in Faerûn by the actions of an evil deity. More intelligent than lizardfolk and inclined to be peaceful and civilized, the saurials have maintained a thriving community in near-complete isolation for nearly fifteen years. Tales of these so-called dragon folk pervade many cultures, but few humans have actually seen them.
Dinosaur Descendents
All saurials are generally humanoid in shape. Each has two arms that end in clawed hands, two legs, and a lizardlike tail. A member of the flyer subrace also has two “wings”—actually flaps of skin that extend from its wrists to its waist that allow it to fly. The scales that cover a saurial’s body are primarily green, with patterns of yellow on its back.
Tribes of the Vale
Saurials are generally peaceful and contemplative creatures. Although they try to expand their numbers to ensure the race’s survival, they have no desire to conquer new lands or influence the world around them.
In a typical saurial village, each member of the tribe learns a skill that suits him, such as blacksmithing, weaving, farming, hunting, carpentry, masonry, or the like. Saurials prefer to build single-family stone dwellings, or thatched huts if material or time is in short supply. A saurial village usually incorporates more than one subrace, and its members treat each other as equals and value one another’s unique contributions to the community.
Saurial Names
Saurial names often sound like roars, rumbles, and growls to members of other races, featuring “g” and “r” sounds.