Homebrew Aligotarian Species Details

Physical Description

These beast-like creatures are humanoid alligators, much taller than the average human. They usually grow to around 7' tall, their tallest being 9' tall. Some aligotarians are born with pure white eyes, often regarded as a sign of strength, endurance, and the will to protect amongst other aligotarians. They usually have dark green scales on their back, arms, and tail. Their belly, hands, and lower jaw are covered in white scales. They usually reach adulthood at the age of 25, and become old at 180 years. Healthy aligotarians can live up to 225 years.

History

Born in swamp lands, most of their kind, in the beginning, worshiped the god of their great Nile. After many years of peace within their Nile, humans began to slowly drain their water source, as both the human and aligotarian tribes considered it "sharing" until it became barren. For survival, they were forced to retreat further into the swamps, and lost their homes, as well as the ways of life of when they served their god of the Nile.

Society

They can be strong-willed, loyal, and prideful of their people; they respect those that exude courage and loyalty and don't take to friendship very easily. Since they lost their Nile, they've been wary about "sharing" things.

They usually live in marshes and swamps, sometimes rivers if they are outcasts. They don't like big homes that were inherited as much as they prefer living life through self-achievement. They do, however, have respect for kings.

Due to being aquatic, many aligotarians need to drink lots of water or be able to submerge themselves in water at least once a day. This keeps the aligotarian healthy, and gives them energy.

They have a naturally comedic and talkative nature. Often sharing stories of their battles and achievements that impress them the most, as well as being blunt at the beginning of a conversation, or when they are interrupted.

Race Names

Male: Heavy use of the 'sh' sound and a's. Examples: Kasha, Alshao, Naish, Shaso

Female: Also commonly uses a's, but harder consonants are more prevalent. Examples: Takika, Zaza, Gotakak, Roakat

Aligotarian Traits

Massive humanoid alligators.

Ability Score Increase

Your Strength, Constitution and Wisdom score each increase by 1.

Age

They age much slower than other races as they reach maturity at 25, and commonly pass away at the age of 200 years.

Alignment

They tend to be chaotic in alignment. Those who wish vengeance for their Nile may choose an evil alignment.

Size

Aligatorians vary widely in height and build, from 7 to 9 feet tall and 200 to 400 pounds in weight. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet, and you has a swimming speed of 30 feet.

Strong Jaw

You may use your jaw to restrain creatures smaller than you. If a creature fails its check to escape, you can bite into them with your sharp teeth to deal piercing damage equal to 1d10 + your Strength modifier.

Sharp Claws

Your claws are natural weapons, which you can use to make unarmed strikes. If you hit with them, you deal slashing damage equal to 1d6 + your Strength modifier, instead of the bludgeoning damage normal for an unarmed strike.

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.

Natural Surroundings

You have advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) and Wisdom (Perception) checks, while in swamp environments.

Aquatic Hunter

Your multiple chambered stomach allows you to save food for later meaning you can eat up to 3 days worth of food at one time, postponing starvation. However, your aquatic nature means you must consume twice the liquid of a normal Medium sized creature. You can alleviate the need to drink extra fluids by submersing yourself in fresh water for an hour.

Hold Breath

You can hold your breath up to 15 minutes.

Hunter

You have advantage on Wisdom (Survival) checks to track creatures who's current hit points are less than their hit point maximum, provided the creature has blood.

Natural Armor

You have tough, scaly skin. When you aren't wearing armor, your AC is 15 + your Dexterity modifier. A shield's benefits apply as normal while you use your natural armor.

Languages

You can speak, read and write Common and Draconic.