Physical Description:
Lizardfolk are a reptilian race, boasting robust bodies covered in scales that range in color from earthy tones like green, brown, or grey to more vibrant hues like red, blue, or gold. Their thick scales provide natural armor, offering protection against various environmental elements. They have elongated faces with sharp, toothy maws and slender, serpentine eyes that possess an unnerving intensity. Tall and powerful, they stand around 6 to 7 feet in height, their muscular frames hinting at incredible strength.
History:
Lizardfolk trace their origins to the ancient jungles of Lunora, where they have thrived for countless generations. Their history is steeped in mystery and legend, often intertwined with the dense, unexplored landscapes they inhabit. When the Nagan Empire emerged and began its expansion, the Lizardfolk were among the first to encounter and join forces with the flourishing civilization. However, they maintained their tribal customs and often retreated to their ancestral lands, preferring to live in harmony with the natural world.
Society:
Lizardfolk are deeply entrenched in their tribal societies, each clan possessing its unique customs, traditions, and beliefs. Some clans are nomadic, wandering the jungles in search of water sources and resources, while others establish settlements within ancient ruins or near sacred sites. They honor their ancestral spirits and revere nature, often acting as guardians of the jungles they call home. Lizardfolk value strength, resilience, and adaptability, considering these traits vital for survival in their harsh environment. However, some adventurous individuals break away from traditional life, seeking to explore the world beyond their jungle realms or integrate themselves into more civilized societies.
Racial Names:
Lizardfolk names often reflect their connection to nature and the primal world, with examples such as Sssthrok, Kesshara, Varlash, or Drasgul.
Racial Feat:
- Ability Score Increase: Lizardfolk increase one score by 2 and increase a different score by 1, or increase three different scores by 1.
- Age: Lizardfolk reach maturity relatively quickly, around 15 years old, and can live for several centuries, with some exceeding 300 years.
- Alignment: Their alignment often leans toward neutrality, valuing a balance between their tribal traditions and the natural order.
- Size: Lizardfolk are tall and powerful, typically standing between 6 to 7 feet tall.
- Speed: Lizardfolk possess a base walking speed of 30 feet and a swimming speed of 30 feet.
- Languages: Lizardfolk typically speak, read, and write Common and Draconic, the latter being their native tongue.
- Vision: Lizardfolk have standard vision, with no specific enhancements or impairments.
- Resistance: They possess no innate resistance to any particular elements or conditions.
- Immunity: Lizardfolk lack specific innate immunities to particular ailments or effects, relying on their adaptability to overcome challenges.
Bite
They have a fanged maw that they can use to make unarmed strikes. When they hit with it, the strike deals 1d6 + their Strength modifier slashing damage, instead of the bludgeoning damage normal for an unarmed strike.
Hold Breath
They can hold their breath for up to 15 minutes at a time.
Hungry Jaws
They can throw themselves into a feeding frenzy. As a bonus action, they can make a special attack with their Bite. If the attack hits, it deals its normal damage, and they gain temporary hit points equal to their proficiency bonus. They can use this trait a number of times equal to their proficiency bonus, and they regain all expended uses when they finish a long rest.
Natural Armor
They have tough, scaly skin. When they aren’t wearing armor, their base AC is 13 + their Dexterity modifier. They can use their natural armor to determine your AC if the armor they wear would leave they with a lower AC. A shield’s benefits apply as normal while they use their natural armor.
Nature’s Intuition
Thanks to your mystical connection to nature, they gain proficiency with two of the following skills of their choice: Animal Handling, Medicine, Nature, Perception, Stealth, or Survival.