Lizardfolk

I heard about lizard men in stories my parents told. They were the stuff of fireside tales.

— Sage of Shadowdale

Lizardfolk are semi-aquatic reptilian humanoids.

Basic Information

Anatomy

Their skin is covered in scales and varied in color from dark green through to shades of brown and gray.

Genetics and Reproduction

Although non-reptilians struggled to tell the difference between males and females, lizardfolk could easily distinguish themselves. Lizardfolk females laid clutches of eggs, from which their young hatched. The eggs were kept well protected in the tribe's lair.

Ecology and Habitats

Lizardfolk had to keep their skin relatively moist and needed to wet their bodies regularly if they were in dry climates. For this reason they were particularly fearful of desert landscapes.

Dietary Needs and Habits

Lizardfolk were omnivorous, but strongly favored meat when they could get it.

Additional Information

Average Intelligence

Lizardfolk had no interest in money or jewels. They also did not much value accumulating knowledge if it was not practically useful. They largely valued things based on whether or not it was good to eat. If it was, it quickly got their attention; if not, it was ignored.[7] Lizardfolk could often become distracted at the appearance of food, even if they were in combat.[11] They were easier to parley with after a meal, and a hungry lizardfolk was completely obstreperous.

Civilization and Culture

Major Organizations

Lizardfolk gathered into tribes. A typical tribe might have 150 lizardfolk, with around 50 male, 50 female, and 50 hatchlings, Another might have only 30–60 adults, with half as many hatchlings and one tenth that number in unhatched eggs.
Lizardfolk society was patriarchal and leaders held their positions for their strength and power alone. Although challenges for leadership were rarely made, anyone in the tribe could try and seize power from the leader. This would leave the tribe unorganized and vulnerable until a new leader took charge or the old leader had reasserted their position. Lizardfolk leaders were most often barbarians or even druids. In a tribe, they would be assisted by two lieutenants.Many skilled warriors were fighters and barbarians.

Culture and Cultural Heritage

Lizardfolk could be highly dangerous when provoked.However, they were not inherently evil; they were simply savage and had a hard time fitting in with the civilized world. Those that ventured into towns or cities were often alarmed, frightened, or offended by the environment.

Average Height

6 - 7 feet

Average Weight

190-240 lbs