Homebrew Lizardfolk, Wildspace Species Details

Lizard folk are humanoid lizards who walk on two legs and have three-fingered hands with opposable thumbs. While not among the more brilliant races found in space, they are on a par with halflings and humans. Depending on their world of origin, they vary from five to seven feet tall. Their scaly reptilian skin is normally brownish green to light green, but in space societies they decorate themselves with extensive tattoos and body paints.

Lizard folk tend to be short-tempered and emotional, with little patience for warm-blooded beings of other folk. Their name for others is “BreK/qq/zz,” which is derived from their word for prey. 

Lizard folk have appetites that rival the halflings’ legendary love of food. Unlike halflings, they are omnivorous and less choosy about cooking their meals. Wildspace lizard folk generally do not kill other sentients for food, but are not above scavenging among the dead for interesting tidbits.

 

Life among the fleets

Most lizardfolk live in families crewing spelljamming ships. When 2 lizardfolk family ships meet, they may exchange older youths who'll finish their training and usually marry into their new family. 

Lizardfolk ships tend toward travels near suns and other fire bodies. The added light is believed to benefit eggs and the lizardfolk who'll hatch from them.

Lizardfolk Names

Similar to dragonborn, lizardfolk have personal names given at birth, but they put their ship names first. A childhood name or nickname is often used on ship as a descriptive term or a term of endearment. The name might recall an event or center on a habit.

Male Names: Arjhan, Balasar, Bharash, Donaar, Ghesh, Heskan, Kriv, Medrash, Mehen, Nadarr, Pandjed, Patrin, Rhogar, Shamash, Shedinn, Tarhun, Torinn

Female Names: Akra, Biri, Daar, Farideh, Harann, Havilar, Jheri, Kava, Korinn, Mishann, Nala, Perra, Raiann, Sora, Surina, Thava, Uadjit

Childhood Names: Climber, Earbender, Leaper, Pious, Ropechewer, Zealous

Clan Names: Clethtinthiallor, Daardendrian, Delmirev, Drachedandion, Fenkenkabradon, Kepeshkmolik, Kerrhylon, Kimbatuul, Linxakasendalor, Myastan, Nemmonis, Norixius, Ophinshtalajiir, Prexijandilin, Shestendeliath, Turnuroth, Verthisathurgiesh, Yarjerit

 

Examples: Fortune's Smile Donaar, Tastes Like Kindori Harann

Lizardfolk, Wildspace Traits

Your draconic heritage manifests in a variety of traits you share with other dragonborn.

Ability Score Increase

Your Strength score increases by 2, and your Wisdom score increases by 1.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and Lizardfolk.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Size

Lizard folk are a bit taller and heavier than humans, while still sized Medium. 

Height: 60" plus 2d12 inches.

Weight: 150 pounds plus twice the height modifier.

Age

A new lizardfolk character starts at 2d6+10 years old as a mature adult. Lizardfolk develop faster than most folk.

Bite

 

You have a fanged maw that you can use to make unarmed strikes. When you hit with it, the strike deals [roll]1d6[/roll] + your Strength modifier slashing damage, instead of the bludgeoning damage normal for an unarmed strike.

Hold Breath

You can hold your breath for up to 15 minutes at a time.

Natural Armor

You have tough, scaly skin. When you aren’t wearing armor, your base 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.

Swimming Through Space

You're as used to swimming as you are to walking, and think in 3D more than most. You have advantage on rolls to move yourself on and between ships in space (acrobatics, athletics, etc.) and on rolls when at the helm of a spelljamming ship.