Troglodyte Sneak

Troglodyte skulkers use their natural stealth or magical invisibility to scout enemies, relay information to the tribe, or strike at weak targets. Far-ranging and mobile, they often spend most of their time away from the tribe.

Troglodyte Skulker CR 2

XP 600
CE Medium humanoid (reptilian)

Init +5; Senses darkvision 90 ft.; Perception +8
Aura stench (30 ft., DC 14, 10 rounds)

Defense
AC 17, touch 11, flat-footed 16 (+1 Dex, +6 natural)
hp 30 (4d8+12)
Fort +6, Ref +4, Will +1
Defensive Abilities: evasion

Offense
Speed 30 ft.
Melee: mwk club +6 (1d6+3), bite +0 (1d4+1), claw +0 (1d4+1)
or bite +5 (1d4+3), 2 claws +5 (1d4+3)
Ranged: javelin +3 (1d6+3)
Special Attacks: sneak attack +1d6

Statistics
Str 16, Dex 13, Con 16, Int 8, Wis 13, Cha 9
Base Atk +2; CMB +5; CMD 16
Feats: Improved Initiative, Point-Blank Shot
Skills: Acrobatics +8, Climb +7, Disable Device +2, Escape Artist +8, Knowledge (dungeoneering) +3, Perception +8, Stealth +12 (+16 in rocky areas)
Languages: Draconic
SQ: rogue talents (fast stealth), trapfinding +1

Combat Gear: potion of cure moderate wounds, smokesticks (2)
Other Gear: javelins (4), mwk club, sack of uncut gems (120 gp), 16 gp

Tactics: Skulkers use stealth or magical invisibility to scout, then either report back or strike weak targets.

Troglodyte

This humanoid’s scaly hide is dull gray. Its frame resembles that of a cave lizard, with a long tail and crests on its head and back. A typical troglodyte stands about 5 feet tall and weighs around 150 pounds.

TROGLODYTE CR 1
XP 400
CE Medium humanoid (reptilian)

Init –1; Senses darkvision 90 ft.; Perception +0
Aura stench (30 ft., DC 13, 10 rounds)

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Defense

AC 15, touch 9, flat-footed 15 (–1 Dex, +6 natural)
hp 13 (2d8+4)
Fort +7, Ref –1, Will +0

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Offense

Speed 30 ft.

Melee: club +2 (1d6+1), claw –3 (1d4), bite –3 (1d4)
or 2 claws +2 (1d4+1), bite +2 (1d4+1)

Ranged javelin +0 (1d6)

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Statistics

Str 12, Dex 9, Con 14, Int 8, Wis 11, Cha 11
Base Atk +1; CMB +2; CMD 11

Feats Great Fortitude

Skills Stealth +5 (+9 in rocky areas)
Racial Modifiers +4 Stealth (+8 in rocky areas)

Languages Draconic

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Ecology

Environment any underground

Organization: Solitary, Pair, Clutch (3–6), Squad (7–12 plus 1 cleric or druid of 3rd level and 1–2 monitor lizards), Band (20–80 plus 20% noncombatants, 1 chieftain of 3rd–6th level, 1–3 clerics or druids of 3rd–6th level, and 3–13 monitor lizards)

Treasure NPC gear (club, 3 javelins, other treasure)

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Description

The troglodyte is a feral, savage cave dweller. They are among the most populous denizens of the upper reaches of the endless caverns of the underworld, equally at home raiding the settlements of those who dwell above or below ground. While troglodytes are numerous, they are generally a minor threat individually. Strong leaders can, however, rally legions into vast, deadly armies. Left alone, tribes maintain order through feuds, cannibalistic raids, and civil wars.

Troglodytes are one of the oldest intelligent races. Ruins in remote caverns reveal that their civilization was once vast, with cities of stone ziggurats, twisting canals, enslaved other races, and worship of ancient, inhuman gods. As other races advanced, troglodytes reverted to a feral lifestyle in caves.

Religion is central to troglodyte society. Shamans and priests are the highest-regarded clan members. Chieftains without divine power often serve as puppet leaders under the guidance of local seers. Troglodytes worship demon lords, particularly those with reptilian or primeval forms, or whose Abyssal domains resemble the troglodytes’ caverns. Druids among their kind are typically neutral evil, commanding beasts with eerie authority.

More Detail

Troglodytes are vicious, reptilian humanoids, standing around 5 to 6 feet tall, with hunched postures and mottled, scaly skin ranging from earthy browns to murky greens. Their clawed hands and feet end in razor-sharp talons, and their faces are twisted with sharp, pointed teeth and beady yellow eyes that gleam with malice. A constant, putrid odor emanates from their bodies, a result of their sweat and the bacteria that thrive on their oily, damp skin. Their jaws are capable of extending unnaturally wide, allowing them to snap and tear with terrifying force.

Behaviorally, Troglodytes are primal and territorial, relying on their heightened senses, particularly their darkvision, to navigate and hunt in the pitch-black tunnels and caves they call home. They operate in small, tribal groups, fiercely protective of their territory. Within their society, strength is revered, and survival depends on the dominance of the strongest individuals. They rarely engage in complex strategies but rely on overwhelming force and ambush tactics, attacking intruders with coordinated pack-like assaults.

Troglodytes dwell deep underground in damp, labyrinthine caves or ancient ruins, where sunlight never touches. These caverns are often littered with the remains of their prey, both animals and unfortunate adventurers, creating a grim testament to their brutal existence. Their nests are crude, made from gathered bones, furs, and other detritus of their environment.

Their modus operandi is simple yet effective: strike swiftly, using surprise and their terrifying physical prowess to overpower foes. They often use their foul stench to disorient opponents and create openings for attack. When they sense weakness, they’ll close in from all angles, overwhelming even the most skilled of adventurers. Outside their lairs, Troglodytes are opportunistic hunters, stalking prey through tunnels, relying on the darkness to conceal their movements.

Motivated by a mix of hunger and territorial aggression, Troglodytes have little interest in diplomacy or trade. They are driven by the need to survive, expand their territory, and feast on whatever they can capture. The cruel, primitive nature of their society leads them to view outsiders as either prey or threats, and they are quick to attack those who venture too close to their hidden dens. Their only desire is to perpetuate their existence in the depths, far from the light of the sun.

Troglodytes are a race of feral, violent, reptilian cave dwellers. They are relatively common in the upper reaches of the great subterranean wilderness, and have a long history of raiding the settlements of other humanoids—particularly humans—for food and slaves.

A typical troglodyte stands about 5 feet tall and weighs 150 pounds. Most are dull gray or gray-green, though other variations in coloration can appear depending on habitat. Troglodytes have short, stiff ridges running from the top of the head down to the base of the spine. They reach maturity at 10 years of age and have lifespans of about 50 to 60 years, though most troglodytes perish from violence much earlier than that.

Troglodytes typically form primitive tribal societies, usually dominated by a powerful chieftain or a charismatic cleric or druid. Humans are a troglodyte’s favored prey, and the very scent of a human is enough to drive troglodytes into a feeding frenzy. However, troglodytes are opportunistic predators that will hunt and devour other intelligent creatures if humans are unavailable. Troglodytes are also unapologetically cannibalistic, often eating the defeated members of rival tribes and the old and infirm members of their own tribe when other forms of prey are scarce.

Modern troglodytes are the degenerate descendants of an incredibly ancient race of reptilian humanoids known to scholars as the xulgaths, and indeed many troglodytes continue to use that name when they refer to themselves. Though the ancient xulgaths resembled modern troglodytes in form, they were more gifted, both intellectually and magically.

When the world was still young, the xulgaths erected great stone cities of towering ziggurats, twisting canals and aqueducts, and many other advanced examples of stonework and architecture. Some of these still stand today in the deepest caverns of the underworld. Though the society the xulgaths built would be considered primitive by modern standards, it far outpaced the progress other races had made. Xulgath society was ruled by a religious caste of exceptionally powerful divine spellcasters who used their supernatural gifts to dominate their lesser kin and enslave the primitive humanoid races. The xulgaths worshiped ancient and inhuman gods, most notably the dreadful qlippoth lords who ruled the Abyss before the demon lords usurped their place.

However, the xulgaths were slow to progress and adapt, and lost their advantage. As hard as they fought against the rising civilizations of elves, dwarves, and other humanoids, they couldn’t keep up with the technological progress the others had made. The xulgaths were finally cast down by one of the earliest human civilizations. All the xulgaths had created was lost, and many of them were enslaved. Now, not only have the troglodytes failed to keep up with other races, but they have in many ways regressed from what they once were.

A few large settlements of unusually civilized and intelligent troglodytes do exist in the deepest reaches of the world’s subterranean wilds. Ruled over by despotic tyrants, these settlements consist of great stone ziggurats and other monolithic stone structures that modern troglodytes would be incapable of engineering and building on their own.

Strangely, though these realms appear to be of xulgath origin, they were ruins before the enlightened troglodytes came to live there. This suggests that the troglodytes didn’t live there continuously and develop their society, but rather abandoned the settlements as their civilizations collapsed into savagery, returning only when they became enlightened once again. Home to hundreds of organized troglodytes, these settlements are typically warlike in nature. Fortunately, the surface world remains safe from these aggressive raiders since these settlements are all located deep underground and remain isolated from the surface-dwelling races by miles of subterranean wilderness.

Troglodytes speak Draconic, though their vocabulary is limited because of their cultural isolation and stagnation. They are also adept at conveying information through gestures, guttural noises meant to convey their emotions, and culturally ubiquitous displays of dominance. Though troglodytes keep few written records, the creation of artwork has an important place within their culture as a leisure activity and religious practice.

Troglodyte cave paintings and sculptures can be entirely abstract or loosely representational, and focus on expressing the creator’s emotional state—joy and pride after a successful hunt, rage at a cunning enemy, or affection for family, for example—rather than conveying a complex narrative. Many troglodyte settlements keep lit torches so the vibrant colors of their art can be seen, since darkvision shows only black and white.

Religion is a strong influence among troglodytes, and their clerics and druids are almost always the highest regarded members of a tribe. Most tribes are led by charismatic clerics or druids. Chieftains who are incapable of wielding divine power find themselves serving as mere mouthpieces for the most powerful religious figures in the tribe.

Troglodyte worship is a disorganized affair; veneration of the tribe’s chosen demon lords mainly consisting of superstitious rituals, crude carvings and drawings on cave walls, and religious stories told and retold down countless troglodyte generations. Clerics among the troglodytes typically keep religious knowledge and power for themselves, encouraging their tribemates to worship devoutly but concentrating religious authority among an elite few. Troglodyte clerics typically choose their favorite offspring as their successors, prompting the children of holy people to engage in fierce (and sometimes bloody) competition to win the favor of their parents.

New Rules

The following new rules include variant troglodytes and troglodyte-created spells.

Troglodyte Variants

Although most troglodytes are represented as cave-dwelling creatures, after untold millennia, several troglodyte variants have evolved from the ancient xulgath bloodline and adapted to life in different environments and climates.

Enlightened Troglodytes (CR 2): These troglodytes dwell far deeper underground than most of their kind. Less bestial than other troglodytes but just as vile, they use their intelligence to enslave more primitive races. They become experts at taming beasts to serve as mounts and sentries.

An enlightened troglodyte’s ability scores are Str 14, Dex 17, Con 16, Int 12, Wis 13, and Cha 13. A typical enlightened troglodyte’s skills (not counting ranks gained through class levels) are Handle Animal +6, Stealth +5 (+9 in rocky areas), and Perception +3.

Kaergath (CR 1/2): Squat, warty, and diminutive, these troglodytes average just under 4 feet tall and weigh 180 pounds. Kaergaths have dull reddish-brown scales and huge, square teeth, but lack the claws of the other troglodytes. Native to the upper reaches of the subterranean wilderness underneath trackless deserts and sun-scorched badlands, kaergaths are known for their ability to burrow through sand, their expertise with the javelin, and their preference for the flesh of humanoid children.

Kaergaths are troglodytes with the young simple template and the ability to burrow through sand and loose earth (but not stone) at a rate of 20 feet per round. They gain a +1 racial bonus on attack rolls with javelins. Kaergaths have a bite attack that deals 1d8 points of damage, but do not have claw attacks.

Troglodyte Paragons (CR 5): Although most of the ancient xulgath race perished with the collapse of its great empire long ago, a few powerful individuals survived. These ancient troglodytes went into hiding in the deep places of the world, and though many of them perished, fled to other planes, or retreated into lichdom, a few sought refuge in magical stasis. Over the long centuries, troglodyte paragons have from time to time awakened from their magical slumber.

Though some have sought out modern troglodytes in an effort to elevate them and reclaim the glory of their lost civilization, most troglodyte paragons despise their degenerate descendants. Distinguished from common troglodytes by their glowing, emerald eyes and gold-tinged scales, troglodyte paragons are long-lived, with maximum lifespans averaging 400 years. Troglodyte paragons are extremely paranoid and obsessed with self-preservation. Most troglodyte paragons have class levels in cleric or sorcerer.

Troglodyte paragons are Large troglodytes with 7 Hit Dice. Their natural armor bonus increases by 2, their claw attacks deal 1d8 points of damage, and their bite attacks deal 1d6 points of damage. Troglodyte paragons have the following ability scores instead of the standard troglodyte ability scores: Str 22, Dex 9, Con 16, Int 13, Wis 10, and Cha 15.

They can use the following spell-like abilities: constant—arcane sight ; at will—hypnotism, speak with animals (dinosaurs and reptiles only); 3/day—cause fear, charm monster . Troglodyte paragons with at least 14 Hit Dice (including both racial HD and those from class levels) can also use dominate monster once per day. A typical troglodyte paragon’s skills (not counting ranks gained through class levels) are Intimidate +9, Perception +7, Stealth +10 (+14 in rocky areas).

Troglodyte Spells

Troglodyte spellcasters often learn the following spells:

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Amplify Stench

School: transmutation
Level: cleric 2, druid 2, oracle 2, shaman 2, sorcerer/wizard 2
Casting Time: 1 standard action
Components: V, S
Range: personal
Target: you
Duration: 10 minutes/level

You amplify your natural stench special ability. The save DC of the ability increases by 2, and creatures that fail their saving throws become nauseated rather than sickened. If your stench normally causes nausea, the radius of your stench doubles. This spell has no effect if you do not possess the stench special ability.

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Mark of the Reptile God

School: transmutation (curse)
Level: antipaladin 4, cleric 4, inquisitor 4, oracle 4
Casting Time: 1 standard action
Components: V, S, DF
Range: close (25 ft. + 5 ft./2 levels)
Target: one creature
Duration: permanent
Saving Throw: Fortitude negates
Spell Resistance: yes

On a successful ranged touch attack, you burn a handprint onto the flesh of the target, dealing 1d6 acid damage. The marked flesh becomes rough and scaly, and glows with a green radiance (like a torch) when within 60 feet of you. While glowing, the target takes a −2 penalty to AC against your attacks and saving throws against your spells or spell-like abilities.

Each day the target remains cursed, it must succeed at a Fortitude save or take 1d4 Charisma damage (1 point is Charisma drain). If reduced to 0 Charisma, the target transforms into a small, harmless cave lizard (as per baleful polymorph).

This curse cannot be dispelled by normal means but can be removed with break enchantment, limited wish, miracle, remove curse, or wish.

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Swarm of Fangs

School: conjuration (summoning)
Level: druid 3, sorcerer/wizard 3, summoner 3, witch 3
Casting Time: 1 round
Components: V, S, M (a lizard’s tooth)
Range: close (25 ft. + 5 ft./2 levels)
Effect: one swarm of animate teeth
Duration: 1 round/level
Saving Throw: none
Spell Resistance: no

You summon a swarm of thousands of flying teeth in a 10-foot cube. The swarm attacks all creatures within its area. It can share an area with other creatures and may move up to 40 feet each round as a move action. If not moved, the swarm automatically advances 40 feet to the nearest creature (including you) if it has not yet attacked.

Creatures in the swarm’s area take 2d6 points of damage when the swarm appears and at the end of its movement each round.

Troglodyte Magic Items

Though troglodytes possess only primitive technology, their magical traditions include crafting magic items.

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Cave Dweller’s Greataxe

Price: 8,305 gp
Slot: none
CL: 11th
Weight: 9 lbs.
Aura: moderate transmutation

A cave dweller’s greataxe appears to be a thin slab of stone crudely lashed to a bone haft. It functions as a +1 greataxe. Once per day, when the wielder hits a creature, they can speak a command word to force the target to attempt a DC 16 Fortitude save. On a failed save, the target becomes slowed for 1 round. At the end of that round, the creature is no longer slowed but must succeed at a second saving throw or become petrified for 1d4 rounds.

Construction Requirements:

• Cost: 4,305 gp
• Spells: Craft Magic Arms and Armor, calcific touch

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Stench Spray Amulet

Price: 1,600 gp
Slot: neck
CL: 3rd
Weight: —
Aura: faint conjuration

This fetish of bone, shed reptilian skin, and small stones can be worn to convert a creature’s stench into a breath weapon. It has no effect on creatures without the stench special ability. While worn, the creature’s stench aura is suppressed.

Special Ability: Once per hour as a standard action, the wearer can spray a brown slime in a 30-foot cone. Any creature hit must succeed at a Fortitude saving throw or become sickened for the same duration as the wearer’s stench aura. The floor in the cone becomes coated with slime for 1 minute, functioning like the grease spell (DC 11), affecting creatures that move through the area.

Construction Requirements:

• Cost: 800 gp
• Spells: Craft Wondrous Item, grease

Troglodyte Sorcerer

Arcane troglodytes often act as scouts, while divine casters dominate tribal power. Bloodlines are typically Abyssal, Deep Earth, Draconic, or Undead.

Troglodyte Sorcerer CR 4

XP 1,200
CE Medium humanoid (reptilian)

Init +1; Senses darkvision 90 ft.; Perception +1
Aura stench (30 ft., DC 13, 10 rounds)

Defense
AC 17, touch 11, flat-footed 16 (+1 Dex, +6 natural)
hp 39 (6 HD; 2d8+4d6+16)
Fort +7, Ref +3, Will +6; +2 vs. poison
Resist electricity 5

Offense
Speed 30 ft.
Melee: mwk club +4 (1d6), bite –2 (1d4), claw –2 (1d4)
or bite +3 (1d4), 2 claws +3 (1d4)
Special Attacks: claws 1d6 (6 rounds/day)

Sorcerer Spells Known (CL 4th; concentration +7)

• 2nd (4/day): acid arrow
• 1st (7/day): cause fear (DC 15), corrosive touch, ray of enfeeblement (DC 15), summon monster I
• 0 (at will): acid splash, daze (DC 13), detect magic, ghost sound (DC 13), mage hand, mending
  Bloodline: Abyssal

Statistics
Str 10, Dex 13, Con 14, Int 10, Wis 13, Cha 16
Base Atk +3; CMB +3; CMD 14
Feats: Combat Casting, Eschew Materials, Silent Spell, Spell Focus (evocation)
Skills: Knowledge (arcana) +7, Knowledge (planes) +4, Spellcraft +6, Stealth +9 (+13 in rocky areas)
Languages: Draconic
SQ: bloodline arcana (summoned creatures gain DR 2/good)

Combat Gear: potion of cure light wounds, wand of invisibility (10 charges)
Other Gear: mwk club, cloak of resistance +1, 150 gp

Tactics: Sorcerers scout while avoiding tribe hierarchy conflicts; their Abyssal magic augments both offense and survival.

Troglodyte Holy Ones

Troglodyte divine spellcasters serve as spiritual leaders and advisors within their tribes. Clerics often worship demon lords, particularly those associated with caverns and reptiles, while druids act as mediators between the tribe and the natural world.

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Troglodyte Beast-Speaker

Beast-speakers are druids who scout, ambush, or protect the tribe using their divine magic and connection to animals.

TROGLODYTE BEAST-SPEAKER CR 3
XP 800
Troglodyte druid 3
CE Medium humanoid (reptilian)

Init +4; Senses darkvision 90 ft.; Perception +10
Aura stench (30 ft., DC 13, 10 rounds)

Defense
AC 16, touch 10, flat-footed 16 (+6 natural)
hp 35 (5d8+13)
Fort +8, Ref +3, Will +5

Offense
Speed 30 ft., climb 20 ft.
Melee: mwk club +4 (1d6), bite –2 (1d4), claw –2 (1d4)
or bite +3 (1d4), 2 claws +3 (1d4)
Ranged: javelin +3 (1d6)

Druid Spells Prepared (CL 3rd; concentration +5)

• 2nd: hold animal D (DC 14), spider climb, summon swarm
• 1st: calm animals D (DC 13), charm animal (DC 13), cure light wounds, entangle (DC 13)
• 0 (at will): create water, detect magic, guidance, know direction

Tactics
Before Combat: Casts spider climb and ambushes prey from ceilings, high walls, or ledges.
Base Stats Without Spider Climb: Speed 30 ft.; Climb +0

Statistics
Str 10, Dex 11, Con 14, Int 10, Wis 15, Cha 15
Base Atk +3; CMB +3; CMD 13
Feats: Combat Casting, Improved Initiative, Lightning Reflexes
Skills: Climb +8, Heal +7, Knowledge (nature) +2, Perception +10, Spellcraft +6, Stealth +7 (+11 in rocky areas), Survival +10
Languages: Draconic, Druidic
SQ: nature bond (Animal domain), nature sense, speak with animals (6 rounds/day), trackless step, wild empathy +5, woodland stride

Combat Gear: potion of cure moderate wounds, scrolls of dominate animal and summon nature’s ally II
Other Gear: 6 javelins, mwk club, headdress (500 gp), 19 gp

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Troglodyte Priest

Priests serve as the spiritual and martial leaders of their tribes, channeling divine energy to empower allies, curse enemies, and enforce the will of their demon patrons.

TROGLODYTE PRIEST CR 3
XP 800
Troglodyte cleric 3
CE Medium humanoid (reptilian)

Init –1; Senses darkvision 90 ft.; Perception +2
Aura stench (30 ft., DC 14, 10 rounds)

Defense
AC 19, touch 9, flat-footed 19 (+4 armor, –1 Dex, +6 natural)
hp 30 (5d8+8)
Fort +7, Ref +0, Will +5

Offense
Speed 20 ft.
Melee: +1 mwk obsidian spiked gauntlet +10 (1d4+6), bite +3 (1d4+5), claw +3 (1d4+5)
or bite +8 (1d4+5), 2 claws +8 (1d4+5)
Ranged: javelin +2 (1d6+5)
Special Attacks: channel negative energy 4/day (DC 14, 2d6), fury of the Abyss +1 (5/day)

Domain Spell-Like Abilities (CL 3rd; concentration +5)

• 5/day: strength surge +1

Cleric Spells Prepared (CL 3rd; concentration +5)

• 2nd: amplify stench *, bull’s strength D, hold person (DC 14)
• 1st: bless, command (DC 13), doom D (DC 13), magic weapon
• 0 (at will): bleed (DC 12), detect magic, guidance, spark
  Domains: Evil (Demon subdomain), Strength
  *D = domain spell

Tactics
Before Combat: Casts amplify stench and bull’s strength on self, and magic weapon on spiked gauntlet.
Base Stats Without Buffs: Aura stench DC 12; melee mwk obsidian spiked gauntlet +8 (1d4+3), bite +1 (1d4+3), claw +1 (1d4+3); bite +6 (1d4+3), 2 claws +6; ranged javelin +2 (1d6+3); Str 16; CMB +6; CMD 15

Statistics
Str 20, Dex 9, Con 12, Int 10, Wis 15, Cha 13
Base Atk +3; CMB +8; CMD 17
Feats: Combat Casting, Improved Channel, Weapon Focus (spiked gauntlet)
Skills: Heal +7, Knowledge (planes) +4, Knowledge (religion) +6, Sense Motive +7, Spellcraft +5, Stealth +1 (+5 in rocky areas)
Languages: Draconic

Combat Gear: 2 potions of cure moderate wounds, scroll of spiritual weapon, wand of cure light wounds (20 charges), thunderstone
Other Gear: mwk hide armor, 6 javelins, mwk obsidian spiked gauntlet, wooden holy symbol, 96 gp

Troglodyte Cavalry

Troglodyte mounted warriors ride reptilian steeds—such as giant monitor lizards or giant chameleons—charging into combat with deadly precision and tribal ferocity.

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Troglodyte Scale-Rider

These warriors combine the speed and power of their mounts with expert archery and melee skills, often leading small raiding parties.

TROGLODYTE SCALE-RIDER CR 6
XP 2,400
Troglodyte ranger 5
CE Medium humanoid (reptilian)

Init +2; Senses darkvision 90 ft.; Perception +10
Aura stench (30 ft., DC 14, 10 rounds)

Defense
AC 19, touch 12, flat-footed 17 (+1 armor, +2 Dex, +6 natural)
hp 69 (7 HD; 2d8+5d10+33)
Fort +10, Ref +6, Will +2

Offense
Speed 30 ft.
Melee: mwk club +10/+5 (1d6+3), bite +4 (1d4+1), claw +4 (1d4+1)
Ranged: javelin +8/+3 (1d6+3)
Special Attacks: combat style (mounted combat), favored enemy (dwarves +2, humans +4)

Ranger Spells Prepared (CL 2nd; concentration +3)

• 1st: animal messenger, entangle (DC 12)

Statistics
Str 16, Dex 14, Con 16, Int 8, Wis 13, Cha 9
Base Atk +6; CMB +9; CMD 21
Feats: Deadly Aim, Endurance, Mounted Archery, Mounted Combat, Point-Blank Shot, Quick Draw, Toughness
Skills: Handle Animal +8, Knowledge (dungeoneering) +5, Perception +10, Ride +11, Stealth +12 (+16 in rocky areas), Survival +7
Languages: Draconic
SQ: favored terrain (underground +2), hunter’s bond (companions), track +2, wild empathy +4

Combat Gear: 2 potions of cure moderate wounds, potion of protection from arrows, 2 tanglefoot bags
Other Gear: 15 javelins, mwk club, bracers of armor +1, 85 gp

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Troglodyte Champion

Troglodyte champions are elite warriors who combine martial skill with tribal ferocity, often leading raiding parties or defending key lairs.

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TROGLODYTE CHAMPION CR 7
XP 3,200
Troglodyte fighter 6
CE Medium humanoid (reptilian)

Init +1; Senses darkvision 90 ft.; Perception +3
Aura stench (30 ft., DC 15, 10 rounds)

Defense
AC 23, touch 11, flat-footed 22 (+6 armor, +1 Dex, +6 natural)
hp 82 (8 HD; 2d8+6d10+40)
Fort +13, Ref +4, Will +4 (+2 vs. fear)
Defensive Abilities: bravery +2

Offense
Speed 30 ft.
Melee: mwk lance +13/+8 (1d8+5/×3), bite +6 (1d4+2), claw +6 (1d4+2)
Ranged: javelin +9/+4 (1d6+5)
Special Attacks: weapon training (spears +1)

Statistics
Str 18, Dex 12, Con 18, Int 8, Wis 13, Cha 9
Base Atk +7; CMB +11 (+13 bull rush); CMD 22 (24 vs. bull rush)
Feats: Improved Bull Rush, Mounted Combat, Power Attack, Quick Draw, Ride-By Attack, Spirited Charge, Toughness, Unseat
Skills: Handle Animal +6, Intimidate +6, Perception +3, Ride +6, Stealth +3 (+7 in rocky areas)
Languages: Draconic
SQ: armor training 1

Combat Gear: potion of cure moderate wounds
Other Gear: mwk breastplate, 7 javelins, mwk lance, belt of giant strength +2, cloak of resistance +1, 33 gp

Troglodyte Chieftain

Troglodyte chieftains are the supreme leaders of their tribes, ruling through a combination of brutal strength, cunning, and divine magic. Most earn their position by defeating and consuming their predecessors, and they maintain authority through fear, skill, and occasional displays of arcane and divine power.

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TROGLODYTE CHIEFTAIN CR 8
XP 4,800
Troglodyte barbarian 2 / druid (cave druid) 6
CE Medium humanoid (reptilian)

Init +4; Senses darkvision 90 ft.; Perception +12
Aura stench (30 ft., DC 14, 10 rounds)

Defense
AC 21, touch 11, flat-footed 21 (+4 armor, +9 natural, –2 rage)
hp 100 (10 HD; 8d8+2d12+46)
Fort +14, Ref +4, Will +10; +2 vs. aberrations and oozes
Defensive Abilities: uncanny dodge; Resist fire 10

Offense
Speed 50 ft.
Melee: +1 greataxe +15/+10 (1d12+8/×3), +1 bite +10 (1d4+4)
or +1 bite +15 (1d4+8), 2 +1 claws +15 (1d4+8)
Ranged: javelin +7 (1d6+7)
Special Attacks: fire bolt (1d6+3 fire, 6/day), rage (7 rounds/day), rage powers (moment of clarity), wild shape 1/day (can adopt ooze form, not plant form)

Druid Spells Prepared (CL 6th; concentration +9)

• 3rd: fireball D (DC 16), greater magic fang (2), swarm of fangs * (DC 16)
• 2nd: barkskin, bull’s strength (2), produce flame D, stone call
• 1st: burning hands D (DC 14), cure light wounds (2), longstrider, pass without trace
• 0 (at will): create water, detect magic, know direction, mending
  D = domain spell; Domain: Fire

Tactics
Before Combat: Casts bull’s strength and greater magic fang on self and one ally, then casts barkskin.
During Combat: Uses swarm of fangs, stone call, and other attack spells at range. In melee, enters rage and attacks with greataxe.

Base Stats Without Buffs: AC 20, touch 13, flat-footed 20; hp 84; Fort +12, Will +8; Melee +1 greataxe +13/+8 (1d12+6/×3), bite +7 (1d4+2) or bite +12 (1d4+5), 2 claws +12 (1d4+5); Ranged javelin +7 (1d6+7); Str 16, Con 13; CMB +12, CMD 22

Statistics
Str 24, Dex 11, Con 17, Int 10, Wis 16, Cha 13
Base Atk +7; CMB +14; CMD 22
Feats: Combat Casting, Improved Initiative, Lightning Reflexes, Power Attack, Toughness
Skills: Diplomacy +7, Intimidate +10, Knowledge (dungeoneering) +2, Knowledge (religion) +6, Perception +12, Sense Motive +9, Spellcraft +9, Stealth +3, Survival +5
Languages: Draconic, Druidic
SQ: fast movement, lightfoot, nature bond (Fire domain), nature sense, tunnelrunner, wild empathy +7 (influence oozes, not magical beasts)

Combat Gear: 2 potions of cure moderate wounds, scroll of meld with stone
Other Gear: mwk chain shirt, +1 greataxe, 5 javelins, belt of incredible dexterity +2, bag of gemstones (200 gp), 50 gp

Troglodyte Warren Guard

The largest and most aggressive troglodytes are chosen as warren guards, tasked with protecting the tribe’s egg clutches. These hulking warriors are utterly devoted to their charge, leaving their nests only if all eggs are destroyed. Warren guards fight with tooth and claw, using raw strength and terrifying rage to keep intruders at bay.

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TROGLODYTE WARREN GUARD CR 9
XP 6,400
Troglodyte barbarian (brutal pugilist) 8
CE Medium humanoid (reptilian)

Init +1; Senses darkvision 90 ft.; Perception +14
Aura stench (30 ft., DC 16, 10 rounds)

Defense
AC 19, touch 11, flat-footed 18 (+2 armor, +1 Dex, +8 natural, –2 rage)
hp 124 (10 HD; 2d8+8d12+58)
Fort +15, Ref +4, Will +8
Defensive Abilities: improved savage grapple; DR 1/—

Offense
Speed 40 ft.
Melee: +1 bite +16 (1d4+7), 2 +1 claws +16 (1d6+7)
Ranged: javelin +10 (1d6+6)
Special Attacks: rage (21 rounds/day), rage powers (intimidating glare, knockback, strength surge +8, terrifying howl [DC 20])

Tactics
Before Combat: Drinks potion of barkskin if danger is anticipated.
During Combat: Rages immediately to defend the eggs, using natural attacks, intimidating glare, and terrifying howl to control foes. Grapples or uses knockback to remove threats from the eggs. Extremely single-minded and feral in combat, abandoning strategy if the eggs are threatened.

Base Stats Without Buffs or Rage: AC 19, touch 13, flat-footed 18; hp 104; Fort +13, Will +6; Melee +1 bite +14 (1d4+5), 2 +1 claws +14 (1d6+5); Ranged javelin +10 (1d6+4); Str 18, Con 16; CMB +13 (+17 bull rush, +15 grapple)

Statistics
Str 22, Dex 13, Con 20, Int 8, Wis 13, Cha 9
Base Atk +9; CMB +15 (+19 bull rush, +17 grapple); CMD 24 (26 vs. bull rush)
Feats: Diehard, Improved Bull Rush, Improved Natural Attack (claws), Iron Will, Power Attack
Skills: Acrobatics +7 (+11 when jumping), Heal +7, Intimidate +12, Perception +14, Stealth +5 (+9 in rocky areas); Racial Modifiers: +4 Acrobatics when jumping, +4 Stealth (+8 in rocky areas)
Languages: Draconic
SQ: fast movement

Combat Gear: potion of barkskin, potion of cure serious wounds
Other Gear: amulet of mighty fists +1, bracers of armor +2, cloak of resistance +1

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The warren guard’s devotion to the tribe’s eggs makes it an unwavering defender; even rival leaders or intruders must tread carefully, or face the wrath of these massive, feral guardians.

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Troglodyte Tyrant

Troglodyte tyrants are sovereigns of enlightened troglodyte societies found in the deepest subterranean wilderness. They are stronger, more intelligent, and longer-lived than common troglodytes, making them natural leaders. Tyrants command troops with tactical acumen, sacrificing lesser warriors to probe an enemy’s strengths, and wield both divine magic and martial prowess to enforce their rule.

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TROGLODYTE TYRANT CR 10
XP 9,600
Enlightened troglodyte cleric 7/fighter 2
CE Medium humanoid (reptilian)

Init +2; Senses darkvision 90 ft.; Perception +13
Aura stench (30 ft., DC 21, 10 rounds)

Defense
AC 24, touch 10, flat-footed 24 (+8 armor, +6 natural)
hp 135 (11 HD; 9d8+2d10+84)
Fort +17, Ref +6, Will +10 (+1 vs. fear)
Defensive Abilities: bravery +1

Offense
Speed 20 ft.
Melee: +1 battleaxe +15/+10 (1d8+6/×3), bite +8 (1d4+2), claw +8 (1d4+2)
or bite +13 (1d4+5), 2 claws +13 (1d4+5)
Ranged: javelin +10/+5 (1d6+5)
Special Attacks: channel negative energy 5/day (DC 15, 4d6), fury of the Abyss +3 (8/day)

Domain Spell-Like Abilities (CL 7th; concentration +12)
8/day: strength surge +3

Cleric Spells Prepared (CL 7th; concentration +12)

• 4th: divine power, mark of the reptile god * (DC 19), unholy blight D (DC 19)
• 3rd: bestow curse (DC 18), prayer, rage D, searing light
• 2nd: amplify stench *, bull’s strength D, cure moderate wounds, hold person (DC 17), spiritual weapon
• 1st: bless, command (DC 16), cure light wounds (3), entropic shield, protection from good D
• 0 (at will): bleed (DC 15), detect magic, guidance, stabilize

*D = domain spell; Domains: Evil (Demon subdomain), Strength

Tactics
Before Combat: Casts amplify stench on self and bull’s strength on a trusted ally; uses wand of bear’s endurance.
During Combat: Encourages allies with rage, casts divine power on self if enemies are distant, then uses mark of the reptile god and bestow curse on powerful opponents before joining melee.

Base Statistics Without Buffs: Aura stench DC 19; hp 113; Fort +15; Con 18

Statistics
Str 20, Dex 15, Con 22, Int 14, Wis 20, Cha 14
Base Atk +8; CMB +13; CMD 25
Feats: Ability Focus (stench), Combat Casting, Lightning Reflexes, Power Attack, Quick Draw, Selective Channeling, Toughness, Weapon Focus (battleaxe)
Skills: Intimidate +13, Knowledge (planes) +11, Knowledge (religion) +13, Perception +13, Sense Motive +16, Spellcraft +11, Stealth +0 (+4 in rocky areas)
Languages: Abyssal, Draconic, Undercommon

Combat Gear: potions of cure moderate wounds (2), wand of bear’s endurance (6 charges)
Other Gear: mwk half-plate, +1 battleaxe, javelins (6), belt of giant strength +2, headband of inspired wisdom +2, gold crown set with jet and bloodstones (500 gp), 44 gp

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Enlightened troglodyte tyrants command respect and fear alike, ruling over normal troglodyte tribes with strength, cunning, and merciless efficiency. Warlike veterans, they are as adept at divine magic as they are at battlefield strategy.

Slaugrak

This hulking, fiendish humanoid’s torso bristles with twitching vestigial limbs, milk-white eyes, and drooling half-formed mouths. Its oversized maw is filled with curved, sickle-like teeth. Born of the Abyssal taint within troglodyte bloodlines, slaugraks are ravenous predators, driven solely by hunger for living flesh.

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SLAUGRAK CR 6
XP 2,400
CE Large outsider (chaotic, evil, extraplanar, native)

Init +1; Senses darkvision 120 ft., see in darkness; Perception +1
Aura stench (30 ft., DC 17, 10 rounds)

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Defense
AC 19, touch 10, flat-footed 18 (+1 Dex, +9 natural, –1 size)
hp 68 (8d10+24)
Fort +9, Ref +7, Will +5
DR 10/cold iron or good
Immune acid, poison
Resist cold 10, electricity 10, fire 10
Weaknesses sunlight powerlessness

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Offense
Speed 30 ft.
Melee: bite +13 (1d10+5/19–20 plus 1d6 acid and corrupting bite), 2 claws +12 (1d6+5)
Space/Reach: 10 ft./10 ft.
Special Attacks: corrupting bite, vicious jaws

Spell-Like Abilities (CL 8th; concentration +10)
1/day—deeper darkness, slow (DC 15), unholy blight (DC 16)

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Statistics
Str 20, Dex 12, Con 17, Int 5, Wis 13, Cha 14
Base Atk +8; CMB +14; CMD 25
Feats: Diehard, Endurance, Iron Will, Weapon Focus (bite)
Skills: Climb +12, Intimidate +13, Stealth +8 (+12 in rocky areas), Swim +12
Racial Modifiers: +4 Stealth in rocky areas
Languages: Abyssal

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Ecology
Environment: any underground
Organization: solitary
Treasure: incidental

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Special Abilities

Corrupting Bite (Su): The slaugrak’s saliva is infused with Abyssal corruption. Creatures that take acid damage from the slaugrak’s bite must succeed at a DC 17 Fortitude save or suffer 2 points of Constitution bleed damage as their blood boils and organs liquefy. Creatures without discernible anatomy (blood or organs) are immune. The save DC is Constitution-based.

Vicious Jaws (Ex): Bite attacks threaten a critical hit on a 19–20.

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Description & Behavior

The taint of demonkind has long corrupted troglodyte bloodlines. Each generation produces a few mutant creatures, fiendish in appearance and reeking of brimstone. The slaugrak is one such mutant.

From birth, slaugraks are little more than walking collections of fangs and claws. They grow unnaturally fast, reaching full terrifying maturity in just two weeks. They are sterile and solitary, with no special attachment to troglodytes. A captive slaugrak may tolerate a keeper, but any “affection” is purely utilitarian: the keeper is simply eaten last.

A typical slaugrak stands 12–14 feet tall and weighs roughly 6,000 pounds.

Troglodyte Encounters

Troglodytes are intensely tribal and rarely operate alone. A lone troglodyte will alert its tribe if it detects intruders. If it believes it is being followed, it may attempt to lure pursuers into dangerous terrain, even at the risk of its own life, to protect the tribe.

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Hunting Party (CR 5)

These small scouting parties venture several days from the lair, exploring the subterranean wilderness and hunting prey.

Creature	CR	XP	HP
Troglodyte Beast-Speaker	3	800	35
Troglodyte Skulker	2	600	30
Troglodyte Skulker	2	600	30

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Squad (CR 8)

This represents a larger raiding party or a small clan/family unit. Encountered either alone in the wilderness or in isolated caves within a larger troglodyte lair.

Creature	CR	XP	HP
Monitor Lizard	2	600	22
Monitor Lizard	2	600	22
Troglodyte Priest	3	800	30
Troglodyte	1	400	13
Troglodyte	1	400	13
Troglodyte	1	400	13
Troglodyte	1	400	13
Troglodyte	1	400	13
Troglodyte	1	400	13
Troglodyte	1	400	13

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Chieftain’s Entourage (CR 10)

Represents a troglodyte chieftain and bodyguards in their audience cave or traveling between settlements.

Creature	CR	XP	HP
Troglodyte Chieftain	8	4,800	100
Troglodyte Priest	3	800	30
Troglodyte	1	400	13
Troglodyte	1	400	13
Troglodyte	1	400	13
Troglodyte	1	400	13
Troglodyte	1	400	13
Troglodyte	1	400	13
Troglodyte	1	400	13
Troglodyte	1	400	13
Troglodyte	1	400	13
Troglodyte	1	400	13

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Outriders (CR 11)

These mounted troglodytes patrol the edges of tribal territory or lead charges during attacks. They are the elite cavalry of the tribe, striking swiftly and with devastating force.

Creature	CR	XP	HP
Giant Monitor Lizard	3	800	28
Giant Monitor Lizard	3	800	28
Giant Monitor Lizard	3	800	28
Giant Monitor Lizard	3	800	28
Troglodyte Champion	7	3,200	82
Troglodyte Scale-Rider	6	2,400	69
Troglodyte Scale-Rider	6	2,400	69
Troglodyte Scale-Rider	6	2,400	69