Homebrew Froglok Species Details

Jumped Right Out of the Swamp

Although they stand at a similar height as dwarves while completely erect, the hunched posture and bent knees make them appear much shorter. Frogloks vary in size drastically, but generally weight between 70 and 100 pounds. Their hides vary from smooth and shiny to rough and warty and the skin tones vary the most out of any race, some are solid colors, others display patterns of many colors.

They can be brightly colored or born with more camouflage hides. They have widely spaced and bulbous eyes, generally reflecting with red or amber light. Their powerful legs and webbed feet allow them rapid movement with their strange hop on land, or by swimming. 

Frogloks clothing tend to be of simple design, neutral colors and very utilitarian and resistant to water. Their guards and soldiers are well armored and they take pride in their armor and weapons. The frogloks were born into war and are inherently militaristic, they also have the pride of a young race.

Upholding A God's Will

Created by the God of Valor within living memory, the frogloks hold up the very standard of their creator. Although they mature by 20 and only the oldest live into their 80's, they dedicate their short lives to valor and honor, and ridding what evils they can from the world. 

They believe the most important thing in their lives is their virtue and honesty. Any vow a froglok makes is one they will fulfill even if it will result in their death. They can seem slightly emotionless or cold, but they are a heartfelt people. Their bluntness can be upsetting to other races, but they believe in the upmost truth. 

Their drive to rid the southern swamps of the trolls have led them on a path to destroy evil where they find it. The trolls have escaped extinction by leaving the Southern Swamps and relocating where they can. But the drive to stamp out evil is enough for the frogloks to destroy anyone they consider to be evil. 

Fulfilling A Promise

Most frogloks living an adventurer's life do so because of a vow or promise. Gathering wealth means little to them, as they put more stock in one's honor and merits. In fact, there is very little currency in the froglok society. They might go off adventuring to rid the world of new evils. Many leave to pay off debts to different kingdoms for aiding in the wars against the trolls.

Turning Unholy into Holy

The frogloks are in the middle of turning the unholy southern swamps into something their God can be proud of. Although frogloks are welcomed into many cities, most races are not fond of spending time within froglok homes. They are built within the swamps, mostly misshapen and crude. Their homes may be prepared quickly, but they have excellent smiths. Their armor may not be up to dwarven quality, but they are generally well-made and hardy. The frogloks live in a meritocracy, ruled and ranked by expertise, ability and skill.

The frogloks have turned one of the only old troll towns into their main city, Guk. It is the only established town of the frogloks, as many still lead a somewhat nomadic lifestyle within the swamps. Guk has many brick and mortar buildings, sinking in the swamp and quite a few timbered keeps that are slowly rotting away. It may be a grim place, but the frogloks will be the first to tell you that its much better than when troll were in control there. The frogloks believe that the swamps will dry up enough one day so that they may build cities that will rival the elves, but for now they are content to stay and live, ridding the swamps of evil.

Froglok Names 

Most froglok names sound more like croaks and hiccups to anyone else, but their names are quite diverse. Their surnames are usually derived from one of their predecessors merits, or they often rename themselves whenever they prove themselves worthy. 

They do have a heirarchy of titles, to which everyone in society is given. You can move up in rank of title by following the froglok society's tenets. The lowest dredges of society are Tads while every Zol is put on a council to rule. 

In formal settings or while mingling with other races, they would address themselves by rank and surname.

Rank Titles (in ascending order)

Tad, Gaz, Ton, Pol, Vis, Shin, Shinta, Tal, Nokta, Tonta, Tsu, Tal, Urd, Dar, Wan Kor, Yun, Zol.

Surnames:

Trueheart, Gallantblade, Valorfeet, Toughshield.

Froglok Traits

Your froglok character has inborn traits from your heritage and physical strengths.