Homebrew Crocodile Folk Species Details

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION

Crocodilefolk resemble a crocodile walking on two legs, but taller, due to their longer limbs. They are covered in bumpy scales and have a long tail. Crocodilefolk are are always a shade of green, from a light mossy color to a dark green, verging on black. Crocodilefolk are either male or female. They have a lifespan of around 70 to 100 years.

DEMEANOR

These creatures are fearsome hunters, but often only hunt small game and are quite friendly. Once they make a friend, they are very loyal and protective. If you try to harm them or their friends, you will often find yourself being chased. You might escape on land, but in the water? You will be caught almost every time. For crocodilefolk, like for any race, there are exceptions.

LIFE

Where they are from, crocodilefolk are sparse and widespread. This means they do not get to see others of their race or people of other races. How it began:  When a crocodilefolk finds the right mate, they procure a clutch of eggs. The parents watch care for the children until they are 16, when they send the children off to fend for themselves. The children would then head off to see the world. Crocodilefolk are still not very common, but they are not super rare, even in urban environments. Although they inhabit many different places, they do not forget where they are from, voyaging back there at least once in their lives.

Crocodile Folk Traits

Crocodilefolk resemble a crocodile walking on two legs, but taller, due to their longer limbs. They are covered in bumpy scales and have a long tail. Crocodilefolk are are always a shade of green, from a light mossy color to a dark green, verging on black.

Alignment

Crocodilefolk are usually chaotic/neutral.

Size

Standing anywhere from 5-7 feet tall, your size is medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30. Your swimming speed is 50 and your burrowing speed (only in mud) is 20.

Ability Score Increase

You have +2 for Strength, and +1 for Dexterity.

Hold Breath

You can hold your breath for up to two hours.

Natural Armour

While not wearing armor, your AC is 13 + Dexterity modifier.

Strengthful Chomp

Your long, toothy mouth is a weapon. When you bite someone or something roll 1d8 + your Strength modifier piercing damage. It is an unarmed strike.

Camouflage

You have the ability to hide yourself very well. In a barren environment, roll a d20 + your Dexterity modifier. On a success, you meld into a crowd or seem like part of a building, etc. In a vegetated place, or in water, you have advantage on rolls. This does not count if the water is very clear. The advantage still counts if there is a lot of vegetation or structures in the clear water

Language

You know Common, and one other language of your choice.

Tail Smack

Your powerful tail is not only helpful for swimming, but for warding off foes as well. Roll 1d4 + your Strength modifier bludgeoning damage. It is an unarmed strike.