Homebrew Salamander Species Details

Salamander

Draconic ancestry

Salamanders are distance relatives of dragons that took to the water and developed into an amphibious species over thousands of years. Their dragon relations gives them the strength of a medium creature and above average intelligence for amphibians. This enables them to carry weapons a lot larger than themselves but some still choose to fight with small weapons. 

Amphibian tongue 

Salamanders are amphibians and despite often speaking common they can also communicate with all other amphibians without using magical spells like most other races. They speak the ancient language of amphibic which is extremely complex and confusing. They also have a very easily assessed connection with nature making powerful druids.

Small size

Salamanders are around six inches small making it complicated to fight yet, luckily, they can hold large weapons or they wouldn't last long against larger threats. Their small size comes with some advantages though; Salamanders often don't have to pay for staying at inns as they can sleep comfortably on some hay or simply slip into a room out of sight. Clothes are also a lot cheaper despite being hard to find and they don't have to eat nearly as much food to sustain themselves. Sadly, their small size also makes it complicated to carry things around when travelling, so many opt for a smaller version of things like rope and weapons where others may ask someone else to carry it or get a mount to attach it too. Salamanders cannot use creatures like horses to ride on as they are often ignored by the horse, this means many ride on mounts like small dogs and other small animals. Some have even tamed cats but it ends in many casualties.

Salamandic names

Most salamanders are named after plants or natural things like rivers or ponds. They don't put any gender binary on their names. Due to the close community that salamanders live in, their surnames are based on the area they reside in and all salamanders in a village will share a name. If a salamander is exiled it will lose it's last name and be disgraced unless another village takes them in which can be diffucult.

 

 

Salamander Traits

These racial traits are shared among all salamanders

Age

They have a surprisingly long lifespan for something so small and most of it is spent in adulthood. Despite reaching adulthood at 1 most salamanders leave the home at around 10

Alignment

Since salamanders are hospitable they are often good. Wether they are chaotic, lawful or neutral is up to the salamander. 

Languages

Salamanders can speak amphibic which is a shared language amongst all amphibians and common, as only being able to talk to frogs and such will only get you so far.

Absorbent skin

Since salamanders have absorbent skin so they have a disadvantage with poison saving throws

Ability score increase

Salamanders are very slick and have an increased dexterity score. They are also very cute. :3

Size

Salamanders average around six inches in length but longer ones can reach up  to 11 

Sneaky and small

Salamanders are very dexterous and can easily steal and sneak around unoticed 

Aquatic

Salamanders can swim and breath underwater because they are amphibians