Homebrew Crocodilian Species Details

The crocodilians are humanoid crocodiles that lurk in swamplands. Their tendency to fight can be reflected by their physical appearance. They have a reptilian layer of scales that cover their bodies and a large snout which 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. 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. 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 often times mistaken as overly-muscular lizardfolk. Crocodillians take pride in their race and will take great offense to those mistaking them as lizardfolk.

Crocodilian Traits

Ability Score Increase, Crushing Bite, Tail Attack, Amphibious, Aquatic Hunter, Natural Armor, Languages

Ability Score Increase

Due to the harsh conditions Crocodilians live in their are more hardy by nature

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, 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. You can't use this trait again until you finish a short or long rest.

Amphibious

You are an amphibious creature, meaning that you can breathe both air and water.

Aquatic Hunter

You are proficient in the Stealth skill. In addition, your proficiency bonus is doubled for any Dexterity (Stealth) check you make underwater.

Natural Armor

You have tough, scaly skin. When you aren't wearing armor, your AC is 13. You can use your natural armor to determine your AC if the armor you wear would leave you with a lower AC. A shield's benefits apply as normal while you use your natural armor.