Homebrew Frogfolk (Ranari) Species Details

Born in the heart of dense swamps and tranquil wetlands, Frogfolk, known as Ranari, are a people deeply connected to nature’s flow. Cherished by deities of water, rain, and growth, the Ranari live simple lives in harmony with their environment. They craft homes from vines and reeds, their villages often hidden among lily pads or at the edge of crystal-clear ponds. Family and community hold sacred places in their society, with great emphasis on balance and respect for the natural world.

While many Ranari live in peaceful seclusion, their curiosity and adventurous spirit often lead them beyond their watery sanctuaries. Driven by an urge to explore the vast, unknown lands beyond their swamps, these frog-like adventurers set off on journeys of discovery, leaping from one thrilling experience to another. Their small, nimble bodies allow them to dart through dense underbrush, scale trees, and slip through tight spaces with ease, making them ideal scouts and explorers. Despite their appearance, Frogfolk are resilient and possess a keen instinct for survival.

Those who’ve traveled with a Frogfolk adventurer have witnessed their uncanny ability to blend with the environment. Their mottled, slick skin, like a living camouflage, allows them to fade into the shadows of their swampy homes. And when danger lurks, their swift reflexes and powerful legs make escape as natural as taking a breath. Frogfolk are survivors, and their connection to the swamp's spirit grants them an innate sense of when to fight and when to flee.

Communities of Ranari vary greatly. Some live in peaceful harmony, worshipping gods of nature and water, while others dwell in the dark, murky corners of the world, forming secretive societies that prize cunning and stealth. Whether in secluded ponds or at the fringes of civilization, the Frogfolk always carry the essence of the swamp with them, moving to the rhythm of the water and the wind.

Traits

Creature Type: Amphibious
Size: Small (about 3 to 4 feet tall)
Speed: 25 feet walking speed and 40 swim speed

Frogfolk (Ranari) Traits

As a Ranari, you have these special traits.

Ability Score Increases

When determining your character’s ability scores, increase one score by 4 or increase three scores by 3. None of these increases can raise a score above 20.

Amphibious

You can breathe both air and water.

Size

Frogfolk are small and nimble, standing between 3 to 4 feet tall. Your size is Small.

Ranari Nimbleness

You can move through the space of any creature that is a size larger than you, but you can’t stop in the same space.

Swamp Camouflage

When in swampy or wet environments, you have advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks to hide.

Standing Leap

Your legs are incredibly powerful. You can make standing jumps with ease. You can jump a number of feet equal to 20 + your Strength modifier without needing a running start. Your high jump is up to 10 feet.

Sticky Tongue

As a bonus action, you can use your long, sticky tongue to grab an object weighing no more than 10 pounds within 15 feet. You can retrieve an item or interact with a small object in this way. This tongue can't be used to wield weapons or activate complex mechanisms.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and Ranari, the language of Frogfolk, which sounds like a mixture of croaks and ribbits, often making it difficult for non-Frogfolk to learn.

Poison Resistance

Thanks to your swamp-dwelling heritage, you have advantage on saving throws against poison, and you have resistance to poison damage.