Homebrew Bullywug Species Details
Bullywugs were amphibious humanoids with webbed digits that stood between 5′4″‒6′ (1.6‒1.8 m) and weighed 150 to 240 pounds (68 to 110 kilograms) on average, although they could vary in body type from 4 to 7 feet (1.2 to 2.1 meters) and 100 to 300 pounds (45 to 140 kilograms).
Their hides were smooth and reasonably tough, with mottled coloration ranging from emerald or olive green, yellow, brown, and gray. Bullywug skin was chameleon-like, so if they remained motionless in swampy terrain, they would shift through different hues and shades of their normal color range to match their surroundings. The creatures were noxious to be around, for they carried with them the rancid reek of the bog.
The huge heads of bullywugs resembled those of frogs, with big, bulbous eyes, wide mouths, and long, flicking tongues. Said tongues were barely capable of navigating a stunted variant of Common, and they typically spoke in thick, sloppy accents.
Bullywug Traits
Don't call them Kermit...Ability Score Increase
Increase one ability score by 2 and another by 1.
Age
Bullywugs mature at age 14-16, and tend to live up to 60-80 years.
Size
You stand from 4-7 feet tall and weigh from 100-300 pounds, your size is medium.
Languages
You speak Common and Bullywug.
Speed
You have a walking speed of 30ft and a swimming speed of 40ft.
Amphibious
Bullywugs can breathe in and out of water.
Giant Leap
Bullywugs have a 20ft long jump and 10ft high jump with or without a running start.
Speak with Frogs and Toads
Bullywugs can communicate simple concepts to toads and frogs via the bullywug language
Natural Camouflage
Bullywugs have advantage on stealth checks when in swamps, forest and jungles, bogs, marshes, etc.
Natural Weapons
As a bonus action when within 10 feet of an opponent, Bullywugs deal a d10 of bludgeoning damage with their tongue, being proficient with it and using dexterity as it's modifier for attack and damage rolls. They may use this attack a number of times equal to their constitution modifier resetting at completion of a long rest.
Amphibian Acrobats
Built with strong and capable legs and a fixation towards jumping Bullywugs are naturally inclined towards physical activity, granting them proficiency with either the Athletics or Acrobatics Skill.
Slippery Hide
Your slimy, slippery skin grants you advantage in Athletics and Acrobatics checks to free yourself from being grappled or restrained.
Quirks
You can use the Bullywug Quirks table to determine a personality quirk for a bullywug character or to inspire how your character might act.
| d8 | Quirks |
|---|---|
| 1 | Whenever I introduce myself, I never take less than a minute to do so. |
| 2 | I tend to try one-upping people in any situation, regardless of what they are saying or doing. |
| 3 | I try to eat a diet of bugs, bugs, bugs, and more bugs. |
| 4 | Sometimes, I actually just say "ribbit". |
| 5 | I croak at people when I get angry, typically when people disrespect me. |
| 6 | I constantly try to find high ground, and display myself radiantly upon it. |
| 7 | Every one of my attacks and techniques has it's own signature name, which I screech when I use it. |
| 8 | I attempt to always finish people off with a single, magnificent hit. I usually fail. |
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