Homebrew Crocodilian Species Details
Crocodilian
Crocodilians are a rare species related to lizardfolk. They live in tropical wetlands and adapted over time to thrive in these areas. Little is known about their history because they don't care enough to pass it on. They are primarily found in the tropical areas of the Ternock state.
Crocodilians live in tropical villages and prefer to be left alone. While they may seem large and fierce, they have a soft side to them that takes years of trust to appear. When they're around those that they have known for a long time, they are rather gentle creatures and care dearly for their allies. Because of their physical appearance, they are oftentimes mistaken as overly-muscular lizardfolk. Crocodilians take pride in their race and will take great offense to those mistaking them as lizardfolk.
Physical Description
The crocodilians are humanoid crocodiles that lurk in tropical wetlands and sometimes in brackish water and saltwater.. Their tendency to fight can be reflected by their physical appearance. They have a reptilian layer of scales that cover their bodies and a large snout that conceals rows of dangerously sharp teeth. Their hands and feet are also outfitted with sharp claws. They are frequently mistaken as overly-muscular lizardfolk with their thick tails and reptilian appearance. They cite numerous obvious differences, namely their tough bodies, long snouts, and stronger tails.
Crocodilian Names
Crocodilians speak Common in an accent similar to a human Australian accent or South American accent. In their native language, they have a hissing, reptilian way of speaking that is reminiscent of their animal namesakes. As such they tend toward names that contain strong S, T, K, SH and Z sounds.
Male: Tursir, Krishnak, Kurist, Hirkra and Zarick
Female: Ksar, Rishna, Kithis, Zatra and Sirt
Crocodilian Traits
Your crocodilian character has the following racial traits.Ability Score Increase
Your Constitution score increases by 2, and your Strength score increases by 1.
Age
Crocodilians age slowly, reaching maturity at about 50. They can live to be over 300 years old.
Size
On average, crocodilians stand at 6-8 feet tall and weigh around 220-370 pounds. Your size is Medium.
Speed
Crocodilians are slow on land but much faster in the water. Your base walking speed is 25 feet and you have a swimming speed of 40 feet.
Crushing Bite
You can use your sharp teeth and powerful jaws as a weapon. Your bite is a natural weapon, which you can use to make unarmed strikes. If you hit with them, you deal piercing damage equal to 1d6 + your Strength modifier, instead of the bludgeoning damage normal for an unarmed strike.
Ambush Hunter
You are proficient in the Stealth skill. When you make a Dexterity (Stealth) check under water, you may add double your proficiency bonus instead of your normal proficiency bonus.
Water Dweller
You are a water-born creature and can hold your breath for up to four hours at a time.
Natural Armor
You have tough, scaly skin. When you aren’t wearing armor, your AC is 13 + your Dexterity modifier. You can use your natural armor to determine your AC if the armor you wear would leave you with a lower AC. A shield’s benefits apply as normal while you use your natural armor.
Tail Attack
As a bonus action, you can make an attack with your tail against a Large or smaller creature. If the attack hits, it deals 1d6 + your Strength the creature must succeed on a Strength saving throw or be knocked prone. The DC for this saving throw is equal to 8 + your Strength modifier + your proficiency bonus.
Languages
You can speak, read, and write Common and Draconic.
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