Kamekelle
We love lizardfolk here at the Gel Cubicles lab, but we think it’s a shame that all of them are basically iguanas with thumbs. After all, there are many sorts of lizard out there, and not all of them are large, at least a bit gross, and offputtingly hungry. Surely there should be more lizards?
Well, now there are more lizards. The kamekelle are a new, sneakier reptilian race, with grabby tongues and camouflaging skin to help it disrupt and deceive the players. On the one hand, they are a normal amount of hungry, but on the other, they are mostly quite evil. You’re going to have to watch the trees, and pray they aren’t invisible while you do…
Kamekelle
Certain stretches of the dense, untamed jungle are avoided not because of the dangerous wildlife or treacherous terrain, but because of the whispered tales of shadowy figures stalking—and slaying—travelers who enter without great care. Those who have survived a foray into these territories speak of men with the faces of exotic lizards, who melt into the leaves and branches of trees to hide from their prey. They strike quickly, with strange pink tongues and sharp blades before disappearing in a blink. These territorial reptilian men call themselves kamekelle.
Strict Code. Kamekelle operate in the shadows, but unbeknownst to most outsiders they follow a strict honor code that dictates how their society is arranged. Success in hunting, battle, subterfuge, assassination, and strange games of skill come together to determine a kamekelle’s social status amongst its kin. This code is also the reason kamekelle appear so aggressive and mysterious to outsiders— most strangers unwittingly cause some great offense well before they even realize they are being watched by kamekelle scouts.
Protective and Insular. Kamekelle reside in remote, difficult to reach villages that are jealously protected from intruders, knowing and otherwise. They are cautious and anxious around outsiders, even those who have seemingly demonstrated no ill intent. Most kamekelle are not actively aggressive, but they will not tolerate anything which they believe threatens their home or their kin. Such perceived threats will be dealt with swiftly and without mercy.
Kamekelle Shadow
All kamekelle are capable of defending themselves and skulking in the darkness provided by their jungle homes. This natural talent is not always sufficient to protect their home or defeat their enemies: such is the need for kamekelle shadows, the ruthless elite that take up leadership roles during times of crisis and conflict. Otherwise, kamekelle shadows are only called to act when a task requires extreme precision and subtlety—such as the assassination of an enemy’s leaders.
Kamekelle
Medium Humanoid (Kamekelle), Typically Lawful Evil
Armor Class 13 (natural armor)
Hit Points 16 (3d8 + 3)
Speed 30 ft., climb 30 ft.
STR 10 (+0)
DEX 13 (+1)
CON 12 (+1)
INT 10 (+0)
WIS 13 (+1)
CHA 8 (-1)
Skills Acrobatics +3, Perception +5, Stealth +5
Senses passive Perception 15
Languages Common, Kamekelle
Challenge 1/4 (50 XP) Proficiency Bonus: +2
Natural Camouflage. The kamekelle has advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks made to hide in foliage, heavy rain, falling snow, mist, and other natural phenomena.
Actions
Scimitar. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d6 + 1) slashing damage.
Shortbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, range 80/320 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d6 + 1) piercing damage.
Tongue. The kamekelle targets one Medium or smaller creature that it can see within 20 feet of it. The target must make a DC 10 Dexterity saving throw. On a failed save, the target is grappled (escape DC 10) and is pulled into an unoccupied space within 5 feet of the kamekelle. Until the grapple ends, the kamekelle can’t use its tongue on another target.
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Kamekelle Shadow
Medium Humanoid (Kamekelle), Typically Lawful Evil
Armor Class 14 (natural armor)
Hit Points 50 (6d8 + 12)
Speed 30 ft., climb 30 ft.
STR 12 (+1)
DEX 15 (+2)
CON 14 (+2)
INT 12 (+1)
WIS 15 (+2)
CHA 8 (-1)
Skills Acrobatics +6, Perception +6, Stealth +6
Senses passive Perception 16
Languages Common, Kamekelle
Challenge 1 (200 XP) Proficiency Bonus: +2
Natural Camouflage. The kamekelle has advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks made to hide in foliage, heavy rain, falling snow, mist, and other natural phenomena.
Actions
Multiattack. The kamekelle makes two Scimitar attacks.
Scimitar. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) slashing damage.
Tongue. The kamekelle targets one Medium or smaller creature that it can see within 20 feet of it. The target must make a DC 13 Dexterity saving throw. On a failed save, the target is grappled (escape DC 13) and is pulled into an unoccupied space within 5 feet of the kamekelle. Until the grapple ends, the kamekelle can’t use its tongue on another target.
Invisibility (Recharges after a Long Rest). The kamekelle casts invisibility targeting itself. Wisdom is its spellcasting ability.
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