Homebrew Crocodilian Species Details

 Crocodilians are large, aggressive, natural predators and are a subrace rarity from the Lizardfolk. Though typically found in tropical and swampy places, they may be found in any location where there is sufficient standing water. They are equally adept at living in large colonies or maintaining more solitary lifestyles. Where they gather, a pecking order will naturally form, with the biggest and strongest members taking dominance. Fights for dominance are common, and defeated alphas must either accept their lower position or be exiled from the group, if not killed outright. If food is plentiful, a colony may settle into a sort of stability.

 Where colonies do form and stability is found, they can number from a couple of dozen to hundreds. Crocodilians are capable of construction, mostly using natural materials. Ramshackle huts made of wood, leather, and thatch are most common, oftentimes connected to or with access to the water, not unlike a beaver dam. Metal is uncommon in crocodilian colonies, and what can be found are pieces that have been scavenged from travelers who got too close.

 Crocodilians are a rare sight in populated areas, as their typically aggressive nature and most people’s naturally fearful disposition towards them do not mix well. The more even tempered among them may find acceptance in certain places, and in a few swamps and jungles they may even be able to use a sort of drop system with townspeople to, in effect, trade.

 Crocodilians can be terrible opponents in battle, and particularly in watery environments, where their natural swimming ability and hunting prowess make for a lethal combination. Their thick, leathery hide provides a natural defense against the offenses of their prey, as well as the sharp metal weapons of man.

Crocodilian Traits

Crocodilians have the following traits.

Ability Score Increase

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

Age

Crocodilians age slowly, reaching maturity at about 50. They can live to be over 500 years old.

Alignment

Most crocodilians are neutral. They see the world as a place of predators and prey, where life and death are natural processes. They wish only to survive and prefer to leave other creatures to their own devices.

Size

You are among the largest of the lizardfolk species. Crocodilians measure anywhere from 12-19ft from snout to tail. Crocodilians spend more time upright than most lizardfolk, and have a standing height from 5-7.5 ft. Your weight can range from 350-1100 lbs. Your size is Large.

Speed

Crocodilians are average on land but much faster in the water. Your base walking speed is 30 feet, climb speed is 15, and you have a swim speed of 50 feet.

Darkvision

You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You can't discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.

Language

You speak Common and Primordial.

Tail Smack

You can also use your thick scaly tail as a weapon. As a bonus action, you can make an attack with your tail against a large, medium, or smaller creature. If the attack hits, it deals bludgeoning damage equal to 1d10 plus your Strength modifier. The creature must succeed on a Strength saving throw of 10 plus your Strength modifier or be knocked prone. You can't use this trait again until you finish a short or long rest.

Ambush Predator

"Don't think there are no dangers, just because the water is calm."

~Old Tabaxi Proverb~

You are proficient in the Perception and Stealth skill. In addition, your proficiency bonus is doubled for any Perception and Stealth check you make in the water.

Thick Scales

You have tough, thick scaly skin. When you're wearing no armor, your AC is equal to 14 plus your Constitution modifier. You can use your natural armor to determine your AC, if the armor you currently wear would leave you with a lower AC. A shield's benefits apply as normal while you use your natural armor.

Crushing Bite

 You use your dagger like teeth and powerful jaws as a devastating weapon. Your bite is a natural weapon, which counts as an unarmed strike. If you hit with it, you will deal piercing damage equal to 1d10 plus your Strength modifier, instead of the normal bludgeoning damage for an unarmed strike. Additionally, the target must succeed on a Strength saving throw DC of 8 plus Strength modifier and Proficiency Bonus or be grappled, the creature can make the saving throw again at the start of each of their turns.

Aquatic Hunting

You can hold your breath for up to 1 hour at a time. Crocodilians are natural swimmers and they can remain underwater for some time before needing to come up for air.

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