# Lizardfolk > [!infobox] > ## > ![[Species - Lizardfolk.webp]] > #### **Species Information** > | Table Header | Table Header | > | ---- | --- | > | Size | [[Medium]] | > | Type | [[Humanoids\|Humanoid]], <br>[[Beasts\|beast]] | > | Darkvision | 60 ft. (Optional) | > | Height | 5 – 6 ft. | > | Lifespan | ≈ 70 years | > | Adulthood | ≈ 16 years | > | Origin | [[Yanis-Materia]] | > | Speeds | 30 ft. walking, <br>25 ft. climbing, <br>25 ft. swimming | > #### **Roleplay Information** > | Table Header | Table Header | > | ---- | --- | > | Playable? | Yes | ### Origin & History Lizardfolk are one of the earlier humanoid species to develop during the earliest periods of the Viriditas Age on Proto Yanis. They evolved parallel to [[Tortle|Šeldbacks]], during a time of constant peril and savagery. Lizardfolk adapted savage traits to cope and survive their harsh surroundings while Šeldbacks developed shells to endure and ignore them. As Lizardfolk evolved, and other natural, native humanoids began popping up, their savage nature settled down. Though, lizardfolk are still plenty savage. It is theorized that this natural instinct to eat or be eaten may take tens of thousands of years to breed out of the species. In any case, lizardfolk make up for their lack of charisma and emotional intelligence with their natural survival skills. They are excellent climbers and swimmers compared to most other humanoids and tend to be excellent rangers, naturalists, and explorers. --- ### Appearance & Biology Lizardfolk come in as many varieties as do lizards, or lizard-like reptiles. Their scale color can range drastically—some even have color changing pigmentation in their scales. Lizardfolk also vary dramatically in frame size. Unlike catfolk, their builds aren't varied enough to constitute a separate racial classification; but, they can be slithery with qualities of a skink, or bulky with features of a komodo or monitor. Lizardfolk, unlike dragonborn or kobolds, are cold blooded humanoids and suffer from colder climates—especially freezing temperatures. Only lizardfolk can reproduce with other lizardfolk. --- ### Species Traits #### Core Traits > [!custom-trait-locked]- ➖ 1️⃣ Cold Blooded. > - For every 5 feet you move in the cold you take 1d4 cold damage. > - Cold produced by spells is more intense to you and you may be prompted to make saving throws to prevent [[Conditions#Exhaustion|exhaustion]] if surrounded by the cold for long periods of time. > - This susceptibility applies to spells and effects that produce cold air, cold water, and frost, such as, _cone of cold_, _ray of frost_, etc. > [!custom-trait-locked]- 1️⃣ Natural Swimmer. > - Swimming speed of 25 feet. > [!custom-trait-locked]- 1️⃣ Natural Climber. > - Swimming speed of 25 feet. > [!custom-trait-locked]- 1️⃣ Toothed Maw. > - Your bite is a natural weapon, which counts as a simple melee weapon with which you are proficient. > - You add strength or dexterity modifier—whichever is higher—to the attack and damage rolls when you attack with your bite. > - It deals 1d6 piercing damage on a hit. #### Optional Traits > [!custom-trait-unlocked]- 1️⃣ Cunning Artisan. > - As part of a short rest, you can harvest bone and hide from a slain beast, construct, dragon, monstrosity, or plant creature of size Small or larger to create one of the following items: a shield, a club, a javelin, or 1d4 darts or blowgun needles. To use this trait, you need a blade, such as a dagger, or appropriate artisan’s tools, such as leatherworker’s tools. > [!custom-trait-unlocked]- 1️⃣ Darkvision. > - Darkvision up to 60 ft. > [!custom-trait-unlocked]- 1️⃣ Hunter’s Lore. > - You gain proficiency with two of the following skills of your choice: Animal Handling, Nature, Perception, Stealth, and Survival. > [!custom-trait-unlocked]- 1️⃣ Lizard Lungs. > - You can hold your breath for up to 15 minutes at a time. > [!custom-trait-unlocked]- 1️⃣ Venomous Bite. > - Your bite does an additional 2d6 poison damage a number of times up to your proficiency bonus per long rest. %% Scawl, Scawylr A bit savage, wyrre have an incredible connection to the natural world, they've survived for thousands of years due to their impressive ability to adapt. They can be highly aggressive towards other folk. %%