ST -1 (-10), IQ -1 (-10), HT +1 (10), DR +1 (5), Leap (20), Catfall (5), Amphibious (10), Nictating Membrane (5), Oxygen Storage (10), Jumping sk+1 (1), Cast Iron Stomach (15),
Ugly (-10), Sadistic (-15), Impulsive (-10) Insecure about intelligence
(-1)
The buffowogs are new to Shalor. The greatest population of them are to be found in the mnorum swamp. They are cunning humanoid toads that stand on average 5'5". They have potbellies and tremendously powerful bow legs. The have Large mouths and throats, and have sharp carnivorous teeth. It is not uncommon for them to swallow whole small live animals as a simple repast. Buffowogs have thick warty hairless hides that come in many colors and are often spotted. Buffowogs most common shades are black, green, and brown. However beige, blue, red, and yellow are also known but quite rare. Buffowogs with rare colorations are generally considered weaker by their peers and are often persecuted by them. Buffowogs have large bulbous eyes with a nictating membrane. They have foot long tongues, and webbing on their feet and hands.
As a race buffowogs are generally evil and have truly chaotic hearts. They are known to delight in the pain of others. However there have been incidents of buffowogs that have shown a good moral conscious. Buffowogs, like most races, are a race of individuals that have widely varied personalities. Buffowogs are known servants of Ulgezin the Twisted, demonlord of destruction, distortion, and pain. They are mostly ruled by this demon by fear and intimidation. They are a very showy and pretentious race and consequently buffowogs prefer to dress in fine clothing and wear expensive jewelry. Buffowogs are very insecure about their intelligence. The best way to anger a buffowog is to accuse them of stupidity.
Though buffowogs are amphibious and very at home in the water, they
prefer dry land. As strange as it may seem some buffowogs claim they don't
like to swim or even get wet. Buffowogs have even been known to inhabit
desert regions, though this is not common. One thing that all buffowogs
hate is the cold and they tend inhabit more temperate climates. In combat
buffowog armies have been known to swarm and route the most disciplined
hardened troops. Their favorite weapons are spears and polearms, this is
most likely due to their advantage in aquatic battles over other weapons.
Their most effective ability in combat is their leap. Buffowogs are capable
of jumping incredible distances, attacking, and killing their opponents
before they have a chance to respond. The standard strategy of buffowogs
is to single out victim, leap in, swarm the victim, kill them and leap
to the next victim. They are also masters of ambush. They always prefer
the surprise attack and go to great lengths to provide themselves this
advantage.
Leap 20 points
The race with this advantage can make great prodigious leaps. They can leap a distance equal to their speed + 1/8th jumping skill. On an all out attack they may leap up to this distance and attack. There must be at least 1/4th vertical clearance of the leap distance for a leap to be successful, otherwise the jumper gets a severe headache.