Homebrew Crocodilian Species Details
The crocodilians are humanoid crocodiles that lurk in swamplands. 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. These monstrous creatures are ambush predators, using their size, strength, and intelligence to their advantage, waiting patiently for the kill. Crocodilians lurk in the shadows and hunt to kill, enjoying the kill opposed to killing out of necessity.
Crocodilian Traits
Some Crocodilians' scales have been known to change color, adapting to their environment if they change locations for an extended period of time (orange or red hue for desert climats, white or white/brown for mountainous climates, etc.Ability Score Increase
Your Strength score increases by 2, and your Intelligence score increases by 1.
Age
Young crocodilians grow quickly. They walk hours after hatching, attain the size and development of a 10-year-old human child by the age of 3, and reach adulthood by 15. They live to be around 80-100
Size
Crocodilians are taller and heavier than humans, standing well over 8 feet tall and averaging almost 400-900 pounds. Your size is Large.
Speed
Your base walking speed is 30 feet and your base swimming speed is 60 feet.
Damage Resistance
You have resistance to piercing and slashing damage.
Languages
You can speak, read, and write Common and Draconic. Draconic is thought to be one of the oldest languages and is often used in the study of magic. The language sounds harsh to most other creatures and includes numerous hard consonants and sibilants.
Darkvision
Crocodilians can see in the dark because of tiny mirrored receptors in the back of their eyes. Their pupils can also completely open at night to help them see better.
Summon Bask
A "bask" is a group of crocodiles. To summon means to call forth. You do the math.
As a bonus action, 2d4 crocodiles crawl up from the shadows to harass your foes. They target one creature you can see within 120 feet of you. The crocodiles use the crocodile statistics, with some changes: The crocodiles are size medium, not large, and it counts as a monstrosity, not a beast. They appear with temporary hit points equal to double the number summoned. They can move through other creatures and objects as if they were difficult terrain. The crocodiles take 5 force damage if it ends its turn inside an object. At the start of their turn, the crocodiles automatically know their target's location. If the target was hidden, it is no longer hidden from the crocodiles. The crocodiles appear in an unoccupied space of your choice within 30 feet of the target. Roll initiative for the crocodiles. On their turn, they can move only toward their target by the most direct route, and they can use their action only to attack their target. The crocodiles can make opportunity attacks, but only against their target. Additionally, while the crocodiles are within 5 feet of the target, the target has disadvantage on saving throws and attacks you use. The crocodiles disappears if they are reduced to 0 hit points, if crocodiles target is reduced to 0 hit points, or after 5 minutes.
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