Lizalfos

Within the outskirts and forgotten places of Hyrule, the Lizalfos loom as formidable adversaries, often under the command of demon lords alongside Bokoblins and Moblins. This varied people boasts an array of clans, each with unique traits. The Geru clan's savage jaws strike fear into the hearts of their foes, the Tokay clan is home in the water and boasts a chameleon-like ability, and the Zazak clan overwhelms with brutal strength and striking fear in the hearts of their enemies. Ascending to extraordinary power, some Lizalfos sprout wings, donning an almost dragon-like appearance.
Instinct-driven beings, Lizalfos perceive the world through a lens that may seem alien to most. Those free from the thrall of demon masters can be reasoned with, but they remain primarily driven by self-preservation and their primal instincts. Their way of life may seem savage and ruthless, but beneath their feral exterior lies cunning and strategic intelligence. They are extremely adaptable to whatever environment they find themselves in. Their most exceptional warriors will often journey across the land to meet other clans and learn to fight and hunt as they do.
Known Settlements: The preferred settlement for Lizalfos varies by clan and their element. The eastern continent was at one time under the complete control of an expansive Lizalfos empire, but have been slowly driven to the edges of the world as more and more peoples from the west have settled in the region. Fire-Breathers are known to live in hot and volcanic areas like Death Mountain and the Path of Fire. Lightning-Breathers prefer wet areas, where their breath is at its most potent. Ice-Breathers live in cold regions like the Parapa Wastes. Crescent Isle is notable for having a Tokay clan that is less hostile, since they much prefer theft to outright violence.

Thematic Archetypes

Path of Wild Magic - Barbarian
Lizalfos innately have a touch of magic due to their draconic nature. When they tap into this primal power, it cane sometimes manifest in wild and unpredictable ways.
The Samurai - Fighter
These disciplined fighters are careful to strike when the time is right. Their steely resolve ensures they will fight to their last breath.
Way of the Kensei - Monk
Teeth, claw, foot, and tail are all deadly enough weapons. But why settle for all that when you can have a good weapon in hand as well?
Drakewarden Conclave - Ranger
Lizalfos will often raise Drakes, the lesser cousins of dragons, to join them in the hunt.

Lizalfos Features

Age. Lizalfos reach maturity around age 10 and rarely live longer than 60 years.
Size. Lizalfos are a little bulkier and taller than humans. Your size is Medium.
Speed. Your base walking speed is 30 feet.
Low Light Vision. You can see in dim light within 30 feet of you as if it were normal light, and 10 feet in darkness as if it were dim light. You can't discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.
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.
Breath Attack: When you take the Attack action on your turn, you can replace one of your attacks with an exhalation of magical energy in a 15-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a Dexterity saving throw (DC = 8 + your Constitution modifier + your proficiency bonus). On a failed save, the creature takes 1d10 damage of the type you choose with your Clan. On a successful save, it takes half as much damage. This damage increases by 1d10 when you reach 5th level (2d10), 11th level (3d10), and 17th level (4d10).
You can use your Breath Weapon a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus, and you regain all expended uses when you finish a long rest. Clan. The various Lizalfos clans vary greatly in their abilities, most of which is shaped by their environment. When you choose a clan, you choose whether you are a Fire-Breather, Ice Breather, or Lightning Breather.
Geru Lizalfos are among the most numerous and inhabit regions that do not require any specialized adaptation. They are apex predators and often specialize in Fire-Breathing as the most vicious way to kill their prey.

• Bite. Your fanged maw is a natural weapon, which you can use to make unarmed strikes. If you hit with it, you deal piercing damage equal to 1d6 + your Strength modifier, instead of the bludgeoning damage normal for an unarmed strike.
• Hunter's Lore. You gain proficiency with two of the following skills of your choice: Animal Handling, Nature, Perception, Stealth, and Survival.
• Hungry Jaws. You can expend a use of your Breath Attack to throw yourself into a vicious feeding frenzy. As a bonus action, you can make a special attack with your bite. If the attack hits, it deals its normal damage, and you gain temporary hit points equal to your Constitution modifier (minimum of 1) + your Breath Attack damage.

Tokay Lizalfos are most common around the water, whether it be in rainforests, swamps, or along the coasts. Most Tokay are Lightning-Breathers, where they can make the most of the humid environment.

• Tongue. Your tongue has many uses with a range of ten feet. As a bonus action, you can use it to grab small or tiny objects not being worn and pull it towards you. You are also proficient in using it as an unarmed strike. You can attack using your Dexterity modifier instead of your Strength modifier and if you hit, you deal bludgeoning damage equal to 1d4 + the ability modifier used for the attack.
• Adept Swimmer. You have a swim speed equal to your walking speed and can hold your breath up to an hour.
• Accelerated Camouflage: You can change your scales to match your surrounding, granting you proficiency in Stealth. When you take the Hide action, creatures have disadvantage on Investigation and Perception checks to see you. You can also expend a use of your Breath Attack to become Invisible as a bonus action. You remain invisible until the start of your next turn or until you take the Attack action or cast a spell.

Zazak Lizalfos are most common in extreme regions, where they must use their Elemental Adaption to survive in extreme heat or cold. Most Ice-Breathers are Zazak Lizalfos, as they have no other way to survive in the extreme cold.

• Prehensile Tail. As a bonus action, you can use your tail to manipulate an object, open or close a door or container, or pick up or set down a Tiny object. It can also be used to hold a melee weapon with the Light property.
• Elemental Adaption. You have resistance to the same type of damage as the Breath Attack you choose with this clan. When you take damage that triggers this resistance, you can use your reaction to gain immunity to that damage type for the next minute. Once you use this reaction, you can't use it again until you complete a long rest.
• Draconic Roar. You can expend a use of your Breath Attack to let out a screeching roar as a Bonus Action. Hostile creatures within ten feet of you are startled and must make a Wisdom Saving Throw against your Breath Attack DC. On a failure, that creature cannot expend movement and is Frightened of you until the start of your next turn

Lifespan
About 60 years
Average Height
Between 5'4 and 6'2 tall
Colouring and Markings
Lizalfos are born with green scales that are usually covered in darker splotches to form a natural camouflage. All Lizalfos scales will naturally change to adapt to their environment, but this process usually happens over the course of months. The result is that their appearance can vary quite a bit depending on where they are found, resulting in various shades of blue, green, red, white, and more.
Geographic Distribution
Lizalfos are among the most adaptable of creatures in the world and can be found in arid deserts, swampy marshlands, and even frigid tundra. They are most commonly found on the eastern continent, but some Lizalfos clans have managed to find their way to the west.