Homebrew Bullywug Species Details

Bullywugs are frog-headed humanoids with green, gray, or mottled yellow skin that blends in with their surroundings, shifting through shades of gray, green, and brown. They thrive in rainy forests, marshes, and damp caves, requiring constant moisture. Their large tongues make speaking Common challenging.

1. • Bullywugs consider themselves the rightful rulers of swamps.
   • They follow an odd etiquette, subject to the whims of their leader.
   • Titles, bowing, and debasing themselves before superiors are common.
   • Advancement involves either murder or presenting treasure as tribute to their liege.
   • Raids on caravans and settlements yield precious baubles to impress their lords.
   • Ale is a favorite drink, though some can send a bullywug into a coma or worse.
2. • Bullywugs love lording over trespassers.
   • Instead of killing intruders, they capture them.
   • Captives face the king or queen (usually an unusually large bullywug) and beg for mercy.
   • Bribes, treasure, and flattery might secure their release.
3. • Bullywugs communicate using bullywi, a frog-like language.
   • News spreads quickly through this crude communication system.
   • They form strong bonds with giant frogs, training them as guardians, hunters, or mounts.

 

Bullywug Traits

Bullywugs are frog-headed humanoids with green, gray, or mottled yellow skin that blends in with their surroundings, shifting through shades of gray, green, and brown. They thrive in rainy forests, marshes, and damp caves, requiring constant moisture. Their large tongues make speaking Common challenging.

Swamp Camoflauge

Bullywugs of all shapes and sizes can be hidden in all shapes in sizes. Specifically, areas of rainforests and swamps or other murky areas. They gain advantage through their natural camouflage even in the vibrant colors of the rain forests.

Ability Score increase

Through every year of a bullywug's life, they tend to grow resilient and wise. Wisdom score increases 1:1 for every level.