Homebrew Crocodilians Species Details

Crocodilians are large, aggressive, natural predators. 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 travellers 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 defenses of their prey, as well as the sharp metal weapons of man.

Crocodilians Traits

Though they vary in size, Crocodilians share the following traits.

Ability Score Increase

You gain a +2 bonus to your Constitution and +1 bonus to your Strength.

Size

You are among the largest of the lizardfolk. Crocodilians measure anywhere from 10-15 ft, nose 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 750-1100 lbs. Your size is Medium.

Movement

You have a walking speed of 30 ft, and a swimming speed of 30 ft.

Hold Breath

You can hold your breath for up to 15 minutes at a time. Additionally, once per day you can hold your breath for up to an hour; you must remain nearly motionless when you use this feature in this way.

Disease Immunity

Your hardy nature allows you to eat nearly anything, even rotting meat. You have immunity to disease.

Bite

You can use your powerful jaws to attack. On a hit, your bite inflicts 1d8 + your Strength modifier of piercing damage.

Death Roll

You bring your hunting abilities to the battlefield. On a hit with your Bite attack, you may use your bonus action to make a contested Strength check. On a success, the target is Grappled and may repeat the Strength check to break the Grapple at the start of its turn. Until this Grapple ends, the target is Restrained, you may not Bite another target, and you have disadvantage on any other attack you make.

Tough Hide

Your thick, leathery scales provide unparalleled protection, and gives you a base AC of 17(your Dexterity modifier doesn't affect this number). You gain no benefit from wearing armor. A shield's benefits apply as normal.

Languages

You are able to read, write, and speak Common and one other language of your choice.