Lizardfolk

Lizardfolk (also know an lizard men) are a semi aquatic reptilian race that are native to Orburn. For the most part, they tend to follow the Draconic culture tend to remain in the same places as Dragonborn and Kobolds.
Table of Contents
Anatomy
Culture
Biological Traits
Genetics and Reproduction
Growth Rate & Stages
Ecology and Habitats
Dietary Needs and Habits
Biological Cycle
Social Structure
Geographic Origin and Distribution
Naming Traditions
Ideals
History

Basic Information

Anatomy

Very similar to the Dragonborn in how they look, they have the same humanistic qualities in their limbs and face, though they do possess a snout like muzzle. Their skin is covered in semi-aquatic scales that range from various colors of green to shades of brown. Most of their species stand between 6 - 7 feet tall and weigh around 200 - 250 lbs with a large and powerful build. Near the base of their back is a long prehensile tail that usually grow to 3 to 4 feet long. Their skin is moist and because of this, they usually tend to have to keep themselves partially wet at all times by either staying in wet environments or standing around misters.

Culture

Though they don't typically have their own culture, Lizardfolk do typically follow the Dragonborn created culture called Draconic.

Biological Traits

For the most part, the male Lizardfolk are typically larger and weigh more than females. However, both are rather large and beefy in comparison to many other species. Females usually weight between 195 - 240 lbs where as males can weigh anywhere between 200 - 255 lbs. When it comes to height, males are typically taller, standing between 6'0" - 7'2" and females stand between 5'10" - 7'0" tall.

Genetics and Reproduction

Interspecies Compatibility

Due to their similarities to Dragonborn and Kobolds, Lizardfolk are able to have children with a small amount of creatures. However, as many things in this world, magic can typically chance the outcome of things. The species Lizardfolk can originally conceive with:
Celestial
Dragonborn
Fey
Fiend
Genie
Kobolds
Yuan-ti

Gestation Period and Offspring Number

Being a reptilian species, Lizardfolk lay eggs in small clusters, typically having 2 - 6 children at a time. Unlike Dragonborn however, they do not nurse their children. They remain in the ovoviviparity period (the time in which the egg is produced) for about 3 months and it usually takes another 3 months for the eggs to hatch completely.

Sexual Views

For the most part, Lizardfolk aren't the most sexual of creatures. They tend to only be fertile in the hot months and due to that, sex isn't something that they focus a lot on. However, their mating rituals are usually very extravagant and rather important to them.

Growth Rate & Stages

Ecology and Habitats

Due to their need to keep their skin moist, Lizardfolk tend to like spending their time in wet and cooler environments. Because of this, they are usually found in wetlands where they are able to keep their bodies moist without issue. Typically they tend to be afraid of the desert areas, but the brave few do live in the savanna and have found ways to make it livable for them.

Dietary Needs and Habits

Typically, Lizardfolk are omnivores, though they prefer to eat meat whenever they can. For the most part, they are willing to eat any type of meat and will often eat their prisoners. When a hunt is completed, the adults tend to eat first and the young are left with the scraps, leaving them to forage for the rest of their food. When a member of their tribe dies, however, they would also eat their body in a ceremonial way as a way to have the leader become apart of them again.

Biological Cycle

Due to their tough scales that cover their hide, Lizardfolk tend to shed their scales from time to time. However, unlike Dragonborn, they don't molt sections of their skin at a time. Instead, they shed individual scales one at a time. Because of this, it isn't uncommon to find shed scales lightly scattered around the ground.

Additional Information

Social Structure

Geographic Origin and Distribution

Though they aren't the dominate species in their land, Lizardfolk tend to stay within the same area as the Dragonborn and Kobolds. They typically can be found in the Kamamaji Empire, Kingdom of Fjeve, and Honanbu Protectorate. Due to the Queen of Honanbu being a Lizardfolk though, that is where most of the race can be found.

Civilization and Culture

Naming Traditions

Lizardfolk names are typically very harsh and sibilant, like the Draconic language from which they are derived. They are also given a nickname that reflects some unique trait they have. The nicknames are given in Draconic, but can be easily translated to Common. Lizardfolk do not have surnames.

Male Names

Arashk, Braza, Drazzat, Grauk, Guhet, Kaszuk, Kiuz, Rashaz, Traz, Varak, Yizzik.

Female Names

Crae, Drazda, Hara, Hesk, Jazaka, Kroga, Riza, Saraza, Saress, Zara, Yikuz.

Nicknames

Snapjaw, Glimmerscale, Sharpclaw, Strongtail, Swifthunter, Brighteyes

Ideals

History

Not long after the time of the Great Fall, the Lizardfolk were nearly extinct, though only a few were still alive. With very few left, Chauntea took it upon herself to gather not only the remaining Lizardfolk along with Dragonborn and Kobolds in hopes that they would be able to repopulate themselves.

Origin/Ancestry

Draconic

Lifespan

100 years

Average Height

6 - 7ft

Average Weight

200 - 250lbs

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

Body Color	Eye Color
Green, Black, Grey, Brown	Red, Green, Yellow, Orange, Gold, Blue

Geographic Distribution

Related Ethnicities

Draconic

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