Lizardfolk
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| Dungeons & Dragons creature | |
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| Lizardfolk | |
| Alignment | Neutral |
| Type | Humanoid |
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| First appearance | |
| Image | Wizards.com image |
| Stats | OGL stats |
Lizardfolk (previously lizard men) are a fictional humanoid species in the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy roleplaying game.
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[edit] Ecology
Lizardfolk are omnivores, though they have a preference for meat.
[edit] Environment
Lizardfolk are normally found in temperate marshes and swamps. Lizardfolk are passable swimmers however, and may be found in underwater cave systems.
[edit] Typical physical characteristics
Lizardfolk are primitive reptilian humanoids typically standing from six to seven feet tall. 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 300 pounds (90 and 136 kg). There are several species of lizardfolk however, and these can range from three-foot tall pygmies to nine-foot tall giants.
[edit] Alignment
Lizardfolk are usually neutral.
[edit] Society
Lizardfolk society is primarily patriarchal, with the strongest member normally in charge. Shamans are typically counselors, and normally do not lead tribes. Where ever they make their home, survival is the main priority for any lizardfolk. Lizardfolk mostly worship the deity Semuanya, whose main agenda is the reproduction and survival of the species. In the Mystara Campaign Setting most lizardfolk worship Ka the Preserver.
[edit] Variants
- Blackscale - Larger, with dark scales and an affinity towards acid.
- Lizard King - Demon-blooded lizardfolk who often rule tribes of their non-fiendish kin. Serve the demon lord Sess'Innek.
- Malpheggi - A more advanced lizardfolk found in the Hollow World.
- Poison Dusk - Smaller, chameleon-like lizardfolk who frequently utilize poison.
- Quanak - Psionic lizardfolk.
- Shazak - Found in the Savage Coast these lizard folk were once slaves, but are now free. They are more intelligent and civilized than most lizardfolk.
- Viletooth - Lizardfolk with genetic relations to Black Dragons.
[edit] Creative origins
Lizardfolk 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.
[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, Amber E, and F Wesley Schneider. "The Ecology of the Lizardfolk." Dragon #335 (Paizo Publishing, 2005).
- Scott, Curtis M. The Complete Spacefarer's Handbook (TSR, 1992)
- Slavicsek, Bill. The Complete Book of Humanoids (TSR, 1993).
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