Homebrew Aligatorian Species Details
Aligatorian are some of the oldest beings in the jungles of Chult, and are terrifying both on land and in the water. The have long been at war with the Yaun Ti and the Kobold tribes.
Life span of an Aligatorian is roughly 1200 years. They come in to maturity some time around 25 and reach their full growth some time around 35.
Society is simple the strongest and most powerful are the most dominant, this does not just mean physical strength. There are rumors and myths of some of the most powerful and viscous of the Aligatorian being shamanistic and leaning more on magic then raw strength.
At home in any warm climate, Aligatorian tend to make their homes in the hot humid places of the world, they often become agitated if they become cold.
Natural toughness, their hides are amazingly thick and prized for making leather goods. Given their warlike nature, many think of them as simply beast and so it is okay to harvest their skin, and teeth.
Aligatorian are fabled to be immortal and have amazing regenerative powers rivaling trolls. For this they are often hunted and butchered for organs to be sold on the black market.
Aligatorian can move both on two legs or four, and have a powerful tail that aids greatly in their ability to swim.
Aligatorian have a keen sense of smell, and average sense of sight and a poor sense of hearing. This is just due to the anatomy and physiology of their heads and glands.
Aligatorian Traits
As an Aligatorian you will have the following racial traits.Creature Type
You are a Humanoid.
Size
You are Medium.
Speed
Aligatorian have one more surprise they can move on two legs or four as long as they are not armored and have no drawn weapons. If moving on four legs crawling does not cost you extra movement, and standing from prone only cost you 5ft. While on four legs you have a +2 to your Stealth modifier and you can partial cover from ranged attacks.
Aligatorian are excellent swimmers with their powerful tails helping them glide through the water.
Your walking speed is 30 feet, and you have a swimming speed of 40.
Dark Vision
Aligatorian have darkvision out to 60ft.
Big Mouth
You have a fanged maw that you can use to make unarmed strikes. When you hit with it, the strike deals 1d8 + your Strength modifier slashing damage, instead of the bludgeoning damage normal for an unarmed strike.
Hold Breath
Aligatorian have the ability to hold their breath for a number of minutes equal to 10 times their constitution modifier.
Watch the Tail
As a reaction, you can make a special unarmed strike with your tail on any creature within 5ft of you from behind. The attack deals 1d6 + str bludgeoning damage, and the target must make a strength saving through DC 8 + Proficiency Bonus + Constitution modifier or be knocked prone. You may use this ability your proficiency bonus times per day recharges on a long rest.
Natural Armor
You have tough, scaly skin. When you aren’t wearing armor, your base AC is 14 + 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.
Nature’s Intuition
Thanks to your mystical connection to nature, you gain proficiency with two of the following skills of your choice: Animal Handling, Medicine, Nature, Perception, Stealth, or Survival.
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