Homebrew Frogfolk Species Details
We think too small, like the frog at the bottom of the well. He thinks the sky is only as big as the top of the well. If he surfaced, he would have an entirely different view.
Living in the darkest of night, foggiest of lands and swamps and forests unpopulated by human-kind, the frogfolk dwell and live peacefully. They are usually kind, but being forced to live in one place forever, they usually don't know much. Frogfolk have lived for hundreds of years, but have never been spoken of in any written text. They are sometimes even called myths and if seen by someone, they are either granted good luck or are never seen again. Many have set out to find the frogfolk myth, but have failed. And those who have seen them are usually driven mad thinking they will get good luck.
Reptillian Revolution
Frogfolk have been around since the coming of the elves and fey. But at that time, they were just regular frogs. As the elves began to advance, the frogfolk came to the elves for help to make them more humanoid. And so, the elven wizards and sorcerers gave the frogfolk the ability to walk, talk, and fight. As dwarves, humans, and half-orcs came into existence, the frogfolk were always welcomed by all races. However, some people disliked the frogfolk, and started a revolution against them. The revolution was successful and the frogfolk were exiled to swamps, forests, and foggy, dark lakes. Since then, frogfolk have either stayed in their locations or have found a way to actually get into villages and live there with people who still believe they're normal and accept them.
Herd Mentality
For the frogfolk who stay in their respected location, they usually stay in groups or "herds". They will usually stay together in their group and fight together if needed to fight off predators such as Aarakocras, Dragonborn and half-orcs. This communal life is not for all and many do stray out to find their own fortunes in the lands their ancestors used to traverse. It is a different world, where frogfolk often are scrutinized by those in positions of power. Elves remain their staunchest ally race.
Fishfolk Names
Frogfolk don't have proper names but are named by their physical appearance, personality or by their movement and battle style.
Male: Slipfoot, Tongueshot, Spearwrangler
Female: Tonguewarp, Gripper, Broadback
Frogfolk Traits
Your frogfolk character has the following racial traits.Ability Score Increase
Your Dexterity, and Charisma scores each increase by 1.
Age
Frogfolk are hatched from eggs and mature by age 8. They usually live up to 70 years at most.
Alignment
Frogfolk usually go towards the lawful side of the alignment chart since they're kind-hearted and willing to help. However, chaotic frogfolk are not unheard of.
Size
Frogfolk are slightly shorter than halflings, averaging about 4 feet tall. Your size is Small.
Speed
Your base walking speed is 25 feet, and you have a swimming speed of 40 feet.
Amphibious
You can breathe air and water.
Powerful Legs
Frogs have great legs for jumping. Your jump height has an additional 10 feet.
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.
Epidermal Skin
Your skin is a thin tissue and quite permeable to water. If you immerse yourself in water for at least 1 hour a day you may use the nimble dodge feature. If you fail to do so once a day (which can coincide with a short or long rest) you suffer one level of exhaustion at the end of that day. You can only recover from this exhaustion through magic or by immersing yourself in water for at least 1 hour.
Nimble Dodge
When attacked by an Attack of Opportunity, you may use your reaction to impose disadvantage on that attack.
Languages
You can speak, read, and write Common and Primordial.
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