Sohleugir are widely known as Lizardmen based on their decidedly reptilian appearance. They are, in spite of appearances, an intelligent and skillful race. They build elaborate cities of stone, coral, and shells on rocky seashores. There, they cultivate the tide pools and shallows like farmers tilling the soil and harvesting crops, growing seaweed and gathering shellfish for food. They are truly amphibious, equally comfortable in and out of water. Yet, they choose to live exclusively on the land, keeping briny immersion pools in their dwellings for those moments when they feel like taking a dip.
Sohleugir know how to handle themselves in a fight and never back down from one. They favor the trident as a primary weapon, but dispense with wearing armor. Their scales offer such good protection that they rarely see the need to wear any. A Sohleugir encased in anything other than his own natural armor is likely just wearing it as a demonstration of wealth and status - showing off, in other words.
In fact, Sohleugir scales have been made into excellent suits of armor. However, few armorers will admit that this is so, because if word got out that one was willing to craft such a suit, he might find himself quickly out of business and out of life after receiving preemptive vengeance from angry Lizardmen.
Basic Information
Sohleugir look like bipedal lizards, although their upper bodies resemble that of a solidly built Man. They have textured scales and fin-like ridges that rise along the spine. These jagged spikes march from the tip of their 3 foot long tail to the crown of their crocodilian, snouted head. Their fingers and toes end in claw-like nails.
Additional Information
Sohleugir have yellow eyes.
Civilization and Culture
Due to their reptilian nature, Sohleugir names often employ a great deal of transient notes as well as drawn out 's' sounds when they occur in a name. Interestingly, Sohleugir do not bother with surnames, as they comfortably work together as a community and do not feel the need for differentiation of families.
Example names include: Shruss, Zitha, Uta, Batuzux, Issk, Orssoqix, etc.
Sohleugir don't regard any particular race with special animus. When they go to war, they worry more about proving their own courage than they are about destroying any given foe. Ironically enough, this mindset has brought them many military victories in the past.
RPG Datasheet
AG -4;
CO +4;
ME 0;
RE 0;
SD 0;
EM+2;
IN +2;
PR 0;
QU 0;
ST +8;
Appearance -20
Channeling 0;
Essence 0;
Mentalism 0;
Poison +10;
Disease +50
Body Development 0.8.6.4.2;
Arcane PP 0.5.3.2.2;
Channeling PP 0.5.3.2.2;
Essence PP 0.5.3.2.2;
Mentalism PP 0.5.3.2.2
Soul Departure 9 Rounds;
Recovery Mult. 1x
Languages 3;
Background Options 5
Amphibious - Sohleugir can breathe in water or air equally well. They suffer no penalties when functioning in either element.
Natural Attack - Sohleugir may use their tail to make an unarmed attack as a Medium Bash attack.
Natural Armor - Sohleugir have a natural armor type of AT11 when not wearing any armor.
Language: Starting Languages - Sea-speech (S8/W8) and Common-speech (S6/W6). Allowed Adolescent Development - Common-speech (S8/W8), Grey-elvish (S4/W4), and Sea-speech (S10/W10).
Everyman skills: None
Restricted skills: None
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