Lizardfolk

The Lizardfolk

Lizardfolk are primitive reptilian humanoids that lurk in the swamps, marsh/wetland and jungles of the world. Their hut villages thrive in forbidding grottos, half-sunken ruins, and watery caverns.

Territorial Xenophobes

Lizardfolk deal and trade with other races only rarely. Fiercely territorial, they use camouflaged scouts to guard the perimeter of their domain. When unwelcome visitors are detected, a tribe sends a hunting band to harass or drive the trespassers off, or tricks them into blundering into the lairs of crocodiles and other dangerous creatures.
Lizardfolk have no notion of traditional morality, and they find the concepts of good and evil utterly alien. Truly neutral creatures, they kill when it is expedient and do whatever it takes to survive.
Lizardfolk rarely stray beyond their claimed hunting grounds. Any creature that enters their territory is fair game to be stalked, killed, and devoured. They make no distinction between humanoids, beasts, and monsters. Similarly, lizardfolk don't like reaching too far beyond their borders, where they could easily become the hunted instead of the hunters.
Occasions might arise when lizardfolk will form alliances with their neighbours. These lizardfolk usually learn firsthand that humans, dwarves, halflings, and elves can sometimes prove helpful or trustworthy. Once lizardfolk forge ties with outsiders, they are steadfast and fierce allies.

Great Feasts And Sacrifices

Lizardfolk are omnivorous, but they have a taste for humanoid flesh. Prisoners are often taken back to their camps to become the center-pieces of great feasts and rites involving dancing, storytelling, and ritual combat. Victims are either cooked and eaten by the tribe, or are sacrificed to Semuanya, the lizardfolk god.

Canny Crafters

Though they aren't skilled artisans, lizardfolk craft tools and ornamental jewellery out of the bones of their kills, and they use the hides and shells of dead monsters to create shields.

Lizardfolk Leaders

Lizardfolk respect and fear magic with a religious awe. Lizardfolk shamans lead their tribes, overseeing rites and ceremonies performed to honour Semuanya. From time to time, however a lizardfolk tribe produces a powerful figure touched not by semuanya but by Sess'inek- a reptilian Demon Lord who seeks to corrupt and control the lizardfolk.
Lizardfolk born in Sess'inek's image are larger and more cunning than other lizardfolk, and are thoroughly evil. These lizard kings and queens dominate lizardfolk tribes, usurping a shaman's authority and inspiring uncharacteristic aggression among their subjects.

Dragon  Worshipers

Lizardfolk speak Draconic, which they are thought to have learned from Dragons in ancient times. A tribe that wanders into the territory of a dragon will offer it tribute to win its favour. An evil dragon might exploit lizardfolk for its own vile ends, turning them into raiders and plunderers.

Basic Information

Anatomy

Humanoid, Lizardfolk:

Dietary Needs and Habits

Omnivore.

Additional Information

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Passive Perception 13

Civilization and Culture

Major Language Groups and Dialects

• Draconic

Genetic Descendants

• Lizard King/Queen
• Lizardfolk Shaman

Origin/Ancestry

Humanoid (Lizardfolk)

Lizardfolk CR: 1/2 (100XP)

Medium humanoid (lizardfolk), neutral

Armor Class: 15 (Natural Armour)

Hit Points: 22 (4D8+4)

Speed: 30 ft , swim: 30 ft

STR

15 +2

DEX

10 +0

CON

13 +1

INT

7 -2

WIS

12 +1

CHA

7 -2

Skills: Perception +3, Stealth +4, and Survival +5.

Senses: Passive Perception 13.

Languages: Draconic

Challenge Rating: 1/2 (100XP)

Hold Breath

The Lizardfolk can hold its breath for 15 minutes.

Actions

Multiattack

The Lizardfolk makes Two Melee Attacks, each one with a different Weapon.

Bite

Melee Weapon Attack: +4 To Hit, Reach 5ft, One Target. Hit: 5 (1D6+2) Piercing Damage.

Heavy Club

Melee Weapon Attack: +4 To Hit, Reach 5ft, One Target. Hit: 5 (1D6+2) Bludgeoning Damage.

Javelin

Melee or Ranged Attack: +4 To Hit, Reach 5ft or Range 30/120ft, One Target. Hit: 5 (1D6+2) Piercing Damage.

Spiked Shield

Melee Weapon Attack: +4 To Hit, Reach 5ft, One Target. Hit: 5 (1D6+2) Piercing Damage.