D&D is full of evil little frog guys. But little frog guys don't have to be evil, right?
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| Heinrich Kley |
Froschlings are anthropomorphic frogs, standing between three and four feet tall. They typically have green skin with black mottling, although skin colors
ranging from blue to brown are known. They have distinct round typanums behind their eyes, with which they hear. They usually do not wear clothing for any
practical function, but may adopt a few flashy accouterments, such as a plumed
hat or a brocaded sash.
They are a proud, flamboyant people, and every Froschling—no
matter their station—has a long name, an aristocratic title, a storied lineage,
and an elaborate network of alliances, feuds, and intrigues with seemingly
every other Froschling.
In early adulthood, they are eager explorers, passionate
lovers, and ready skirmishers. A good life for froschling-kind is one in which much glory and recountable incident
has been gathered early, so that in middle age they might settle down and enjoy
life’s luxuries.
Froschlings claim to have descended from the moon, where
they lived in open palaces of silver filigree. They do not mourn for or scheme
to reclaim their lunar estates, but rather presume that they will be restored
to their appropriate glory any day now.
Froschlings have three sexes (male, female, and neuter) and
can transition between them. This can make for complicated affairs of the heart, which is how the forschlings like it.
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| Heinrich Kley |
Froschlings acquire names throughout their lives on
important occasions, such as birth, matriculation, marriage, transition, and
public acknowledgement of notable accomplishments. They retain their previous
names, listing and using the most recent first. Froschlings accrue titles with
even greater profligacy. They eagerly await opportunities to declare their full
name and titles.
Froschling Names (Male): Ambrosius, Beauchamp, Bertram, Clerebald,
Farimond, Humphrey, Ingelrandus, Lysander, Montague, Odibrand, Philibert, Raimbaut,
Rainaldus, Riquebourc, Tristam, Willoughby
Froschling Names (Female): Ahelissa, Allegra, Antoinette,
Aurelia, Catarina, Donatella, Edelinne, Esclairmonde, Fiorella, Francesca, Gaunliena,
Giovanna, Helevisa, Lilliana, Merielle, Ophelia, Roheisia, Sweetene, Vivienne,
Yvainne
Froschling Names (Neuter): Amaury, Aubrey, Baratran, Boniface,
Cymbeline, Dominique, Ellery, Emeloth, Evrardin, Gervesin, Gilow, Hameline,
Hendereye, Hermesent, Lambeline, Maugier, Millesendis, Oudinet, Tamerlaine, Tibaut,
Valentine, Vespertine, Wymon
Froschling Traits
Ability Score Increases
DEX +1, CON +2
Age
Froschlings are recognized as adults at age 12. The typical
adventuring froschling settles down around 30, and often lives to 60.
Alignment
Most froschlings are Lawful Good or Lawful Neutral. They
believe strongly in codes of conduct.
Size
Froschlings average 3.5” in height. They are small creatures.
Speed
Base walking speed: 25”
Swimming speed: 40”
Ranine Form
Amphibious
Frog Legs: 15’ long jump and 10’ high jump from a standing
position
Sticky Tongue: DEX+Proficiency check to snatch objects
within 10’
Languages
Froschlings love languages, and can read, write, and speak
Common, one language of their choice, and High Froschlarian (there is no Low Froschlarian). Other races can
learn High Froschlarian, but most have trouble pronouncing its deep croaks and
burbles.
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