Bullywug

Croakers from the murky deep.

Below the dark waters of the Grimbog lay in wait a fearsome predator. Large, yellow eyes protruded from the surface, raising up drifting aquatic flora as it peered across the water in search of unsuspecting prey. Glurgh's wide mouth pulled into a grin at the thought of all the tasty treats he'd drive his spear through, today. All he had to do was wait.

Life as a Bullywug is nasty, brutish, and wet. Bullywugs do not hydrate by taking in water orally. Instead, these frogheaded amphibious humanoids must stay moist, dwelling in rainy forests, marshes, and damp caves. Always hungry, Bullywugs overwhelm opponents with superior numbers when they can, but they flee from serious threats to search for easier prey.

Slimy, Slippery, Sticky.

Bullywugs have green, gray, or mottled yellow skin that shifts through shades of gray, green, and brown, allowing them to blend in with their surroundings. Some more exotic tribes of Bullywug may sport more vibrant coloration. They wear crude armor and wield simple weapons, and can deliver a powerful bite to foes that press too close.

Lords of the Swamps

Bullywugs consider themselves the right and proper rulers of the swamps. They follow an etiquette of sorts when dealing with outsiders and each other, subject to the whims and fancies of their leader- a self-styled lord of the muck. Bullywugs introduce themselves with grand-sounding titles, make great shows of bowing and debasing themselves before their superiors, and endlessly vie to win their superiors' favor.

Bullywugs love nothing more than lording over those who trespass on their territories. Their warriors attempt to capture intruders rather than simply slaying them. Captives are dragged before the king or queen-a bullywugs of unusually large size- and forced to beg for mercy. Bribes, treasure, and flattery can trick the bullywug ruler into letting its captives go, but not before it tries to impress its "guests" with the majesty of its treasure and its realm. Struck with a deep inferiority complex, bullywug lords fancy themselves as kings and queens, but desperately crave the fear and respect of outsiders.