Troglodyte

Troglodytes are cave-dwelling reptilian humanoids, with a barbaric culture centered around food and scent. The stench of an angry or frightened troglodyte is so foul that it slickens all living creatures nearby, even after the troglodyte had died.

Basic Information

Anatomy

Troglodytes were shorter than humans on average, standing 5‒6 ft (1.5‒1.8 m) tall with spindly but muscular arms, squat legs and long, slender tails. Their bodies were coated with rough leathery scales, and normally possessed a grayish-brown skin tone, although they also had the chameleon-like ability to change their coloration. They had lizard-like heads, which on males were crowned with frills that extended from their foreheads to their necks. Their black beady eyes struggled to see in the light, and their claws and fangs were obvious to those who saw them.

Additional Information

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Like chameleons, troglodytes could blend into their surroundings, allowing them to sneak up on unsuspecting prey. Most notable of their abilities was their overwhelming stench. A buildup of olfactory screams, battle cries, and various other messages would combine to forge an overpowering scent. So keen was a troglodyte's sense of smell that they were capable of smelling fear, or rather, the hormones given off by creatures experiencing fear, and would target those who they could smell were most afraid.

Lifespan

30 years

Average Height

5‒6 ft (1.5‒1.8 m)

Average Weight

150 pounds

Average Length

5‒6 ft (1.5‒1.8 m)

Geographic Distribution

• Asyur
• Underdark

Related Organizations

• Hellmusk Clan

Harvesting

Because this creature is an Humanoid, the player should roll a Medicine Check using the DCs in the table below. On a success, the player is able to harvest the item. On a failure, the item cannot be harvested (either because the character is not skilled enough, or because the item is ruined). The DM should note that many of the items have an expiration, and can not be sold or used after the expiration has passed.
Type: Humanoid
Skill: Medicine

DC	Item	Description	Value	Weight	Exp.	Crafting/Use
10	Troglodyte Claws (pouch)	A troglodyte has long, sharp claws on their enormous hands, each several inches long. The claws can be used to make small weapons and tools.	8 sp	3lb	Never

Trinkets

Harvesting Meat

The meat of many monsters is considered vile and distasteful. Monstrosities and aberrations, in particular, may have tainted blood or rancid tasting meat. Dungeon Master's discretion.

This creature produces 2d6 pieces of meat, weighing a total of 4 lbs a piece.