Homebrew Crocodilian Species Details

Physical Description

The crocodilians are humanoid crocodiles that lurk in swamplands.

Their tendency to fight can be reflected by their physical appearance.

Natural Armor. You have tough, scaly skin. When you aren't wearing

armor, your AC is equal to 12 + your Constitution modifier. You can use

your natural armor to determine your AC if the armor you wear would

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.

History

Crocodilians are a rare species related to lizardfolk. They live in

swamps that men have learned to avoid, usually for good reason. Little

is known about their history because they don't care enough to pass it

on. However, through an intensive study by scholars, it is now known

that crocodilians used to be the rulers of the lizardfolk until their

kingdom was overthrown. It seems as though a rebellion formed

against them because of their ruthless nature.

Society

Crocodilians live in swampy villages and prefer to be left alone. While

they may seem large and fierce, they have a soft side to them that takes

years of trust to appear. When they're around those that they have

known for a long time, they are rather gentle creatures and care dearly

for their allies. Because of their physical appearance, they are oftentimes mistaken as overly-muscular lizardfolk. Crocodilians take

pride in their race and will take great offense to those mistaking them

as lizardfolk. 

Crocodilian Names

Crocodilians speak Common in an accent similar to a human Australian

accent. In their native language, they have a hissing, reptilian way of

speaking that is reminiscent of their animal namesakes. As such they

tend toward names that contain strong S, T, K, SH and Z sounds.

Male: Tursir, Krishnak, Kurist, Hirkra and Zarick

Female: Ksar, Rishna, Kithis, Zatra and Sirt

Crocodilian Traits

Humanoid crocodiles that lurk in swamplands

Ability Score Increase. Your Constitution score increases by 2, and

your Strength score increases by 1.

Age. Crocodilians age slowly, reaching maturity at about 50. They can

live to be over 300 years old.

Alignment. When it comes to the morality of the crocodilians, they

vary widely. In terms of law and chaos, crocodilians are often chaotic,

but it is not unheard of for a crocodilian to be lawful.

Size. On average, crocodilians stand at 6-8 feet tall and weigh around

220-370 pounds. Your size is Medium.

Speed. Crocodilians are slow on land but much faster in the water.

Your base walking speed is 25 feet and you have a swimming speed of

40 feet.

Crushing Bite. You can use your sharp teeth and powerful jaws as a

weapon. Your bite is a natural weapon, which you can use to make

unarmed strikes. If you hit with them, you deal piercing damage equal

to 1d6 + your Strength modifier, instead of the bludgeoning damage

normal for an unarmed strike.

Tail Attack. You can also use your tail as a weapon. As a bonus action,

you can make an attack with your tail against a Large or smaller

creature. If the attack hits, it deals 1d6 + your Strength the creature

must succeed on a Strength saving throw or be knocked prone. The DC

for this saving throw is equal to 8 + your Strength modifier + your

proficiency bonus. Once you use this trait, you can not use it again until

you finish a short or long rest.

Water Dweller. You are a water-born creature and can hold your

breath for up to four hours at a time.

Ambush Hunter. You are proficient in the Stealth skill. When you

make a Dexterity (Stealth) check under water, you may add double

your proficiency bonus instead of your normal proficiency bonus.

 

leave you with a lower AC. A shield's benefits apply as normal while

you use your natural armor.

Languages. You can speak, read, and write Common and Draconic.

Crocodilian Traits

Crushing bite

Ability score increase

Your Constitution score increases by 2, and

your Strength score increases by 1

Ambush hunter

You are proficient in the Stealth skill. When you

make a Dexterity (Stealth) check under water, you may add double

your proficiency bonus instead of your normal proficiency bonus.

Natural armor

Because of your dense osteoderms you have a higher defense than a normal person able to take more damage before feeling it

Natural armor

Natural Armor. You have tough, scaly skin. When you aren't wearing

 

armor, your AC is equal to 12 + your Constitution modifier. You can use

 

your natural armor to determine your AC if the armor you wear would