Homebrew Washak Species Details

Sometimes called lizardfolk or lizardmen by those who don’t know better, the Washak do indeed resemble humanoid lizards, with the vast majority resembling iguanas..  Most are well muscled, but they well know how to put others at ease, instead of intimidating them.  The most common color for their scales are shades of green, but blues, yellows and blacks are not unkown.

 

For the most part, Washak do not rule their own demenses, with Crulfax Nest being the primary exception.  They do well in supportive roles, such as attaches and liaisons for those in power.  Many train as clerics or bards, so that they can better serve others.

 

Washak are well aware that the Firstkin look down on them, and in return, they manipulate them shamelessly through flattery and gentle persuasion.  All in all, it is an arrangement that they find agreeable

Washak Traits

Your Washak character has the following racial traits.

Size

Though their heary builds and colorful crests on some make them seem large, Washak tend to be slightly shorter than humans, 5 to 6 feet on average.  Your size is medium.

Washak Battle Training

You are proficient with Javelins, Spears and Tridents.  You are also proficient with Shields.

Ability Score Increase

Your Constitution score increases by 2, and your Wisdom score increases by 1.

Speed

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

Hold Breath

You can hold your breath for up to 15 minutes at a time.

Lore Keeper

You gain proficiency with two of the following skills of your choice: Animal Handling, Nature, Perception, Stealth, and Survival.

Natural Armor

You have tough, scaly skin. When you aren’t wearing armor, your AC is 13 + your Dexterity modifier. 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.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and Draconic.