Grippli

Gripplis are humanoids that are clearly related to tropical tree frogs.

Appearance

Gripplis are small humanoids typically resembling tree frogs, and have slight but very agile frames. They stand just over two feet in height, but possess remarkable agility and the ability to climb rapidly. Gripplis are normally brightly coloured like the tropical tree frog they resemble, though their bright colour fades as they age. They typically weigh just over thirty pounds.

Ecology

Gripplis reproduce via egg laying, and a newly hatched grippli takes less than a year to mature to adult size. Unless they meet a violent end, which considering the dangerous environments they inhabit is very possible, gripplis can reach 60 years of age. They typically hunt and eat giant insects as well as mundane fruit.

Habitat & Society

Gripplis normally form primitive societies deep within tropical jungles or marshland. Despite their reclusive nature, they normally trade with neighbouring societies for metals and gemstones that they cannot obtain themselves. While some might speak Common, among their own kind, they speak their own language called Grippli.
One of the most sacred roles amongst most grippli tribes is that of the fiend keeper, a type of medium who serves as a vessel to keep evil spirits from causing any further harm. Once infused with this evil spirit, the fiend keeper then undertakes a variety of good deeds to try and cleanse the spiritual stain of the dark entity within. The fiend keeper can sometimes use the blasphemous power of these evil spirits for their own good end. This role is passed down from generation to generation within the tribe.

General

Type: Humanoid
Adjective: Grippli
Age: Up to 60 years
Height: 1ft.7in.
Weight: 25lbs