Description

Crocodilefolk are imposing figures, standing between 6 and 7 feet tall, with muscular builds (usually weighing around 250-300 pounds) and powerful tails. Their skin is covered in rough, durable scales that range in color from deep green to muddy brown, depending on their environment. Their long snouts are filled with razor-sharp teeth, capable of crushing prey with ease. Despite their fearsome appearance, Crocodilefolk are pragmatic survivors, focusing on their tribes, their own survival, and the balance of nature.   Crocodilefolk are amphibious, equally at home in water as they are on land. Their natural environment greatly influences their culture and temperament. Saltwater Crocodilefolk thrive in coastal and swampy areas, where their natural resistance to cold allows them to endure harsher climates. They are known for their brute strength and are often the more aggressive of the two subraces. Freshwater Crocodilefolk, on the other hand, dwell in rivers, lakes, and marshes, where they use their agility and stealth to become adept ambush predators. They are more cunning and patient, preferring to outmaneuver their foes.   Both subraces share a deep connection with water, with many of their rituals and traditions revolving around the waterways they inhabit. Crocodilefolk value strength, self-reliance, and survival above all else, and their societies are often tribal, with leaders chosen based on merit and feats of strength or cunning. They are not naturally aggressive toward other races but will fiercely defend their territory and kin if threatened.  

Appearance

Crocodilefolk stand tall and broad, their physical stature emphasizing power and endurance. Their skin is thick and scaly, providing natural armor that shines when wet. Eyes with vertical slits give them a predatory appearance, and they tend to adorn themselves with simple garments made from the natural materials of their environment, such as reeds, bones, or hide.   Despite their rough appearance, Crocodilefolk are highly intelligent and capable of strategy and foresight. Their predatory instincts make them excellent hunters, but they are also skilled warriors and craftsmen, capable of creating tools and weapons suited to their aquatic homes.