Lizardfolk
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Lizard folk (previously lizard men) are a humanoid fictional species in the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game.
Lizard folk first officially appeared as part of the original D&D game in the 1975 Greyhawk supplement booklet authored by Gary Gygax and Robert Kuntz. The lizard man artwork that appeared on the inside front cover of that supplement was used as part of the official TSR, Inc. logo from 1975 through 1978.
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[edit] Description
Lizard folk are primitive reptilian humanoids standing from six to seven feet tall. They are omnivores, with a preference for meat. Their scales are normally dull, earthy colors such as green, brown, or gray. They have a tail for balance, which measures three to four feet long. Typical weight is between 200 and 250 pounds (90 and 113 kg). There are several species of lizard folk however, and these can range from three-foot tall pygmies to nine-foot tall giants.
[edit] Society
Lizard folk society is primarily patriarchal. The strongest member is normally in charge. Shamans are typically counselors, but normally do not lead tribes. Survival is the main priority for any lizard folk. Tribes are normally found in marshes and swamps. However, lizard folk are passable swimmers and may be found in underwater cave systems. Lizard folk mostly worship the deity Semuanya, whose main agenda is the reproduction and survival of the species.
[edit] Variants
- Blackscale - Larger, with dark scales and an affinity towards acid.
- Lizard King - Demon-blooded lizard folk who often rule tribes of their non-fiendish kin. Serve the demon lord Sess'Innek.
- Poison Dusk - Smaller, chameleonlike lizard folk who frequently utilize poison.
- Quanak - Psionic lizard folk.
- Viletooth - Lizardfolk with genetic relations to Black Dragons.
[edit] References
- Allston, Aaron. Hollow World Campaign Set (TSR, 1990).
- Cook, David, et al. Monstrous Compendium Volume One (TSR, 1989).
- Cook, David. Time of the Dragon (TSR, 1989).
- Greenwood, Ed, Eric L Boyd, and Darrin Drader. Serpent Kingdoms (Wizards of the Coast, 2004).
- Gygax, Gary. Monster Manual (TSR, 1977).
- Gygax, Gary and Robert Kuntz. Supplement I: Greyhawk (TSR, 1975).
- Scott, Curtis M. The Complete Spacefarer's Handbook (TSR, 1992)
- Scott & Schneider. "Ecology of the Lizard folk, The" Dragon #335 (Paizo Publishing, 2005).
- Slavicsek, Bill. The Complete Book of Humanoids (TSR, 1993).
- Various. Monster Manual III (Wizards of the Coast, 2004).
