Homebrew Bullywug Species Details

Foul Aristocracy. Bullywugs consider themselves the right and proper rulers of the swamps. They follow an etiquette of sorts when dealing with outsiders and each other, subject to the whims and fancies of their leader- a self-styled lord of the muck. Bullywugs introduce themselves with grand-sounding titles, make great shows
of bowing and debasing themselves before their superiors, and endlessly vie to win their superiors' favor. A bullywug has two ways to advance among its kind. It can either murder its rivals, though it must take pains to keep its criminal deeds secret, or it can find a treasure or magic item and present it as tribute or a token of obeisance to its liege. A bullywug that murders its rivals without cunning is likely to be executed, so it's more common for bullywugs to stage raids against caravans and settlements, with the goal of securing precious baubles to impress their lords and win their good graces. Invariably, such fine goods.are reduced to filthy tatters through abuse and neglect. Once a gift loses its sheen, a bullywug lord invariably demands that its subjects bring it more treasure as tribute.

Unruly Diplomacy. Bullywugs love nothing more than lording over those who trespass on their territories. Their warriors attempt to capture intruders rather than
simply slaying them. Captives are dragged before the king or queen-a bullywug of unusually large size- and forced to beg for mercy. Bribes, treasure, and flattery can trick the bullywug ruler into letting its captives go, but not before it tries to impress its "guests" with the majesty of its treasure and its realm. Struck with a deep inferiority complex, bullywug lords fancy themselves as kings and queens, but desperately crave the fear and respect of outsiders.

Amphibian Allies. Bullywugs speak a language that allows them to communicate over large areas by croaking like frogs. News of intruders or other events in the swamp spread within minutes across this crude communication system. Simple concepts in the language are understandable to frogs and toads. Bullywugs use this capability to form strong bonds with giant frogs, which they train as guardians and hunters. Larger specimens are sometimes used as mounts as well. The frogs' ability to swallow creatures whole provides a bullywug hunting band an easy means of carrying prey back to their villages.

Bullywug Traits

Your Bullywug character has the following racial traits.

Ability Score Increase

Your Dexterity score increases by 2, and your Constitution score increases by 1.

Age

Bullywug reach maturity arqund age 14 and rarely live longer than 60 years.

Size

Bullywugs are short and stout standing between 4 and 5 feet tall and averaging about 150 pounds. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet, and you have a swimming speed of 30 feet.

Allignment

Bullywugs are typically neutral evil, as they care only for their own needs. A few Bullywugs might tend toward good or neutrality, but only rarely.

Amphibious

You can breath air and water.

Speak with Frogs and Toads

As a Bullywug, your people have a strong affinity for frogs and toads. You can communicate simple ideas with frogs and toads. They can understand the meaning of your words, though you have no special ability to understand them in return.

Swamp Camouflage

You have advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks made to hide in swampy terrain. 

Standing Leap

Your long jump is up to 20 feet and your high jump is up to 10 feet, with or without a running start.

Bullywug Training

You are proficient in your choice of two of the following skills: Animal Handling, Perception, Persuasion, Stealth, and Survival.

Bullywug Toughness

Living in the harsh swamps has toughened your body. Your hit point maximum increases by 1, and it increases by 1 every time you gain a leveI.

Bite

Your strong jaw can snap shut with as a powerful bite which you can use as an unarmed strike. If you hit with it, you deal bludgeoning damage equal to 1d4 + your Strength modifier.

Languages

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