Lizardfolk

The great soldier race of the Empire, the lizardfold have breed courage and great strength into their bloodlines.  Unlike wild lizardmen, these warriors use sophisticated combat techniques and are known as efficient war leaders throughout the realm.  Blessed by the god Merrshaulk, these warriors share in the unity of the triumvirate of the Empire.   

Seldom do they ever leave the structured ranks of the Empire, but adult lizardfolk have been known to wander far from others of their race on solo quests.  Their natural animosity towards "lesser" examples of their species has let them to decimate entire tribes of wild lizardfold.  It is widely believed that their ancestral deity Semuanya long ago lost Traykon's lizardfolk to Merrshaulk and their ascension in prominence has led Semuanya to abandon Traykon completely.

A lizardfolk is usually 6 to 7 feet tall with green, gray, or brown scales. Its tail is used for balance and is 3 to 4 feet long. A lizardfolk can weigh from 200 to 250 pounds.  Lizardfolk reach maturity by age 14, are middle aged at 30, considered old at 60, and have an expected lifespan of 70.

• +2 Strength, +2 Constitution, –2 Intelligence. 
• Medium size.
• A lizardfolk’s base land speed is 30 feet.
• Racial Hit Dice: A lizardfolk begins with two levels of humanoid, which provide 2d8 Hit Dice, a base attack bonus of +1, and base saving throw bonuses of Fort +0, Ref +3, and Will +0.
• Racial Skills: A lizardfolk’s humanoid levels give it skill points equal to 5 x  (2 + Int modifier, minimum 1). Its class skills are Balance, Jump, and Swim. Because of their tails, Lizardfolk have a +4 racial bonus on Balance, Jump, and Swim checks.
• Racial Feats: A lizardfolk’s humanoid levels give it one feat.
• Weapon and Armor Proficiency: A lizardfolk is automatically proficient with simple weapons and shields regardless of class.
• +5 natural armor bonus.
• Natural Weapons: 2 claws (1d4) and bite (1d4).  
• Special Qualities: Hold Breath (A lizardfolk can hold its breath for a number of rounds equal to four times its Constitution score before it risks drowning.)
• Automatic Languages: Common, Draconic. Bonus Languages: Aquan, Goblin, Gnoll, Orc.  
• Favored Class: Fighter.
• Level adjustment +1.