Triton

Ah, swamp tritons. Never approach a colony of swamp tritons without adequate weaponry. Actually, never approach a colony of swamp tritons at all.

— Drizzt Do’Urden, drow ranger

Tritons guard their swamp colonies fiercely, building small settlements beside groves, caves, and other remote spots far from the eyes of land-bound folk. Long-established residents of the poisonous swamps, swamp tritons are rarely seen outside their homes.

Additional Information

Facial characteristics

Silver, silver-blue

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Darkvision

Civilization and Culture

Naming Traditions

Most triton names have two or three syllables. Male names typically end with a vowel and the letter s, and female names traditionally end with an n. Tritons use their home protectorate as a surname, with the name formed by adding a vowel followed by a “th” to the end of the protectorate’s name.

Common Etiquette Rules

Far from flawless, they mean well, but they are paranoid of others.

Common Customs, Traditions and Rituals

Swamp tritons also find the variety of social institutions, kingdoms, and other customs bewildering. A triton on the surface becomes easily confused by the bewildering array of alliances, rivalries, and petty grievances that prevent the surface folk from truly unifying.

Lifespan

200 years

Average Height

5 ft (1.52 m)