Homebrew Frog Folk Species Details

Living in the darkest of night, foggiest of lands and swamps and forests unpopulated by human-kind, the frogfolk dwell and live peacefully. They are usually kind, but being forced to live in one place forever, they usually don't know much. Frogfolk have lived for hundreds of years, but have never been spoken of in any written text. They are sometimes even called myths and if seen by someone, they are either granted good luck, or are are never seen again. Many have set out to find the frogfolk myth, but have failed. And those who have seen them are usually driven mad thinking they will get good luck.

Physical Description

Frogfolk are amphibious creatures with red, yellow or white eyes and thin pupils. Their skin is typically green, though poisonous ones have brighter colors. They are slimy and slippery creatures and are prone to hopping fast and jumping high. The description given by people who have seen frogfolk have called them slim, long, green amphibians walking on two legs. Some call them angels, and some call them devils. Those people had never seen fiends or celestials before.

History

Frogfolk have been around since the coming of the elves and fey. But at that time, they were just regular frogs. As the elves began to advance, the frogfolk came to the elves for help to make them more humanoid. And so, the elven wizards and sorcerers gave the frogfolk the ability to walk, talk, and fight. As dwarves, humans, and half-orcs came into existence, the frogfolk were always welcomed by all races. However, some people disliked the frogfolk, and started a revolution against them. The revolution was successful and the frogfolk were exiled to swamps, forests and foggy, dark lakes. Since then, frogfolk have either stayed in their locations, or have found a way to actually get into villages and live there with people who still believe they're normal and accept them.

Society

For the frogfolk who stay in their respected location, they usually stay in groups or "herds". They will usually stay together in their group and fight together if needed to fight off predators such as aarakocras, dragonborn and half-orcs. This communal life is not for all and many do stray out to find their own fortunes in the lands their ancestors used to traverse. It is a different world, where frogfolk often are scrutinized by those in positions of power. Elves remain their staunchest ally race.

Frogfolk Names

Frogfolk don't have proper names but are named by their physical appearance, personality or by their movement and battle style.

Male: Slipfoot, Tongueshot, Spearwrangler

Female: Tonguewarp, Gripper, Broadback

Frog Folk Traits

Your frog folk character has a variety of natural abilities, many of which make for a great adventurer.

Swimmer

Frogs are more aquatically attuned than toads. You have a swimming speed of 30 feet

Powerful Legs

Frogs have great legs for jumping. Your jump height has an additional 10 feet.

Ability Score Increase

Choose an ability score to increase by 2.

Size

Frog Folk range from under 5 to over 6 feet tall and have slender limbs with thicker mid sections. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Darkvision

Accustomed to twilit forests and the night sky, you have superior vision in dark and dim conditions. You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You can’t discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.

Languages

You can read, write and speak Common and one other language of your choice.