Troglodyte

Neutral Man-sized Humanoid (reptile) (6 ft. tall)

Surprise others 70%; Senses exceptional infravision 90 ft.

Armor Class 5

Hit Points 9 (HD 2; 2d8)

Move 12”

Poison 14, Petrify 15, Wand 16, Breath 17, Spell 17

Special Defenses camouflage

Magic Resistance standard

To Hit AC 0: 16

Melee 2 claws (1d3/1d3) and bite (1d4+1); or by weapon, stone axe (1d8)

Missile great dart (2d4, THAC0 13)

Special Attacks stench, weapon bonus (dart, +3); Hits As normal

Morale 55%

Intelligence low (5-7)

Languages Alignment language, Troglodyte

Level II

Axe, stone. 1d8/1d8, Speed 7, Space 4, Length 4; vs. AC: 2: (-4), 3: (-3), 4: (-2), 5: (-2), 6: (-1), 7: (+0), 8: (+1), 9: (+1), 10: (+2); primitive

Morning star, stone. 2d4/1d6+1, Speed 7, Space 5, Length 4; vs. AC: 2: (+0), 3: (+1), 4: (+1), 5: (+1), 6: (+1), 7: (+1), 8: (+1), 9: (+2), 10: (+2); primitive

Great dart, vaned. 2d4/2d4, ROF 1, Speed 3, Range 3”/6”(-2)/8”(-5), vs. AC: 2: (-6), 3: (-5), 4: (-4), 5: (-3), 6: (-2), 7: (+0), 8: (+1), 9: (+1), 10: (+1); primitive

Camouflage. (minor, 1 segment) Troglodytes have a chameleon-like power, so they can change their skin coloration to shades of gray, brown or green. They thus surprise others 70% of the time (in environments where these colors prevail) unless they are angry and excreting their stench. They use this coloration when fleeing if an encounter goes against them (halve the distances regarding evasion and pursuit).

Stench. (minor) When aroused for battle, troglodytes emit a secretion which smells extremely disgusting to non-reptile humanoids. All such creatures within melee range must save vs. Poison or lose 1 point of Strength and, thereafter, 1 point of Strength per round for 1d6 rounds while in melee range of a troglodyte (even if recently killed) due to revulsion and nausea (a save negates but the creature must save again next round). Strength will begin to recover beginning 10 rounds after leaving the affected area at same rate as was lost. If affected by multiple troglodytes, additional saves must be made but the most Strength that may be lost due to nausea in any 1 round is 1 point and any 1 hour time frame is 6 points.

Weapon Bonus. A troglodyte gains a +3 weapon bonus to-hit with a great dart.

Troglodytes are a race of reptilian humanoids who dwell in subterranean places. They loathe humanoids, especially humans, and their aim is to slaughter all whom they encounter.

For every 10 troglodytes encountered there will be 1 leader and for every 20 there will be an additional 2 leader types (sub-chiefs). If 60 or more are encountered, there will be a troglodyte chieftain and 2d4 guards (each guard with statistics as a leader).

The lair of a tribe of troglodytes is typically a large cave or cavern with small chambers adjoining it in which the individual units live. A lair will contain females equal to 100% of the males. There will also be hatchlings and eggs.

Troglodytes shun armor. They can attack with claws and teeth, but 50% of them use weapons of some type. The armed half of a group encountered will have:

Troglodyte Leader

Neutral Man-sized Humanoid (reptile) (6 ft. tall)

Surprise others 70%; Senses exceptional infravision 90 ft.

Armor Class 5

Hit Points 13 (HD 3; 3d8)

Move 12”

Poison 13, Petrify 14, Wand 15, Breath 16, Spell 16

Special Defenses camouflage

Magic Resistance standard

To Hit AC 0: 16

Melee 2 claws (1d3/1d3) and bite (1d4+1); or by weapon, stone axe (1d8)

Missile great dart (2d4, THAC0 13)

Special Attacks stench, weapon bonus (dart, +3); Hits As normal

Morale 60%

Intelligence low (5-7)

Languages Alignment language, Troglodyte

Level II

Axe, stone. 1d8/1d8, Speed 7, Space 4, Length 4; vs. AC: 2: (-4), 3: (-3), 4: (-2), 5: (-2), 6: (-1), 7: (+0), 8: (+1), 9: (+1), 10: (+2); primitive

Morning star, stone. 2d4/1d6+1, Speed 7, Space 5, Length 4; vs. AC: 2: (+0), 3: (+1), 4: (+1), 5: (+1), 6: (+1), 7: (+1), 8: (+1), 9: (+2), 10: (+2); primitive

Great dart, vaned. 2d4/2d4, ROF 1, Speed 3, Range 3”/6”(-2)/8”(-5), vs. AC: 2: (-6), 3: (-5), 4: (-4), 5: (-3), 6: (-2), 7: (+0), 8: (+1), 9: (+1), 10: (+1); primitive

Camouflage. (minor, 1 segment) Troglodytes have a chameleon-like power, so they can change their skin coloration to shades of gray, brown or green. They thus surprise others 70% of the time (in environments where these colors prevail) unless they are angry and excreting their stench. They use this coloration when fleeing if an encounter goes against them (halve the distances regarding evasion and pursuit).

Stench. (minor) When aroused for battle, troglodytes emit a secretion which smells extremely disgusting to non-reptile humanoids. All such creatures within melee range must save vs. Poison or lose 1 point of Strength and, thereafter, 1 point of Strength per round for 1d6 rounds while in melee range of a troglodyte (even if recently killed) due to revulsion and nausea (a save negates but the creature must save again next round). Strength will begin to recover beginning 10 rounds after leaving the affected area at same rate as was lost. If affected by multiple troglodytes, additional saves must be made but the most Strength that may be lost due to nausea in any 1 round is 1 point and any 1 hour time frame is 6 points.

Weapon Bonus. A troglodyte gains a +3 weapon bonus to-hit with a great dart.

Troglodyte Sub-chief

Neutral Man-sized Humanoid (reptile) (6 ft. tall)

Surprise others 70%; Senses exceptional infravision 90 ft.

Armor Class 5

Hit Points 18 (HD 4; 4d8)

Move 12”

Poison 13, Petrify 14, Wand 15, Breath 16, Spell 16

Special Defenses camouflage

Magic Resistance standard

To Hit AC 0: 15

Melee 2 claws (1d3/1d3) and bite (1d4+1); or broad sword (1d8)

Missile great dart (2d4, THAC0 12)

Special Attacks stench, weapon bonus (dart, +3); Hits As normal

Morale 65%

Intelligence low (5-7)

Languages Alignment language, Troglodyte

Level III

Great dart, vaned. 2d4/2d4, ROF 1, Speed 3, Range 3”/6”(-2)/8”(-5), vs. AC: 2: (-6), 3: (-5), 4: (-4), 5: (-3), 6: (-2), 7: (+0), 8: (+1), 9: (+1), 10: (+1); primitive

Sword, broad. 2d4/1d6+1, Speed 5, Space 4, Length 3.5; vs. AC: 2: (-3), 3: (-2), 4: (-1), 5: (+0), 6: (+0), 7: (+1), 8: (+1), 9: (+1), 10: (+0)

Camouflage. (minor, 1 segment) Troglodytes have a chameleon-like power, so they can change their skin coloration to shades of gray, brown or green. They thus surprise others 70% of the time (in environments where these colors prevail) unless they are angry and excreting their stench. They use this coloration when fleeing if an encounter goes against them (halve the distances regarding evasion and pursuit).

Stench. (minor) When aroused for battle, troglodytes emit a secretion which smells extremely disgusting to non-reptile humanoids. All such creatures within melee range must save vs. Poison or lose 1 point of Strength and, thereafter, 1 point of Strength per round for 1d6 rounds while in melee range of a troglodyte (even if recently killed) due to revulsion and nausea (a save negates but the creature must save again next round). Strength will begin to recover beginning 10 rounds after leaving the affected area at same rate as was lost. If affected by multiple troglodytes, additional saves must be made but the most Strength that may be lost due to nausea in any 1 round is 1 point and any 1 hour time frame is 6 points.

Weapon Bonus. A troglodyte gains a +3 weapon bonus to-hit with a great dart.

Troglodyte Chieftain

Neutral Man-sized Humanoid (reptile) (7 ft. tall)

Surprise others 70%; Senses exceptional infravision 90 ft.

Armor Class 5

Hit Points 27 (HD 6; 6d8)

Move 12”

Poison 11, Petrify 12, Wand 13, Breath 13, Spell 14

Special Defenses camouflage

Magic Resistance standard

To Hit AC 0: 13

Melee 2 claws (1d3/1d3) and bite (1d4+1); or +1 two-handed sword (1d8; THAC0 12)

Missile great dart (2d4, THAC0 10)

Special Attacks stench, weapon bonus (dart, +3); Hits As +1

Morale 75%

Intelligence low (5-7)

Languages Alignment language, Troglodyte

Level IV

Great dart, vaned. 2d4/2d4, ROF 1, Speed 3, Range 3”/6”(-2)/8”(-5), vs. AC: 2: (-6), 3: (-5), 4: (-4), 5: (-3), 6: (-2), 7: (+0), 8: (+1), 9: (+1), 10: (+1); primitive

Sword, two-handed. 1d10/3d6, Speed 10, Space 6, Length 6; vs. AC: 2: (+2), 3: (+2), 4: (+2), 5: (+2), 6: (+3), 7: (+3), 8: (+3), 9: (+1), 10: (+0)

Camouflage. (minor, 1 segment) Troglodytes have a chameleon-like power, so they can change their skin coloration to shades of gray, brown or green. They thus surprise others 70% of the time (in environments where these colors prevail) unless they are angry and excreting their stench. They use this coloration when fleeing if an encounter goes against them (halve the distances regarding evasion and pursuit).

Stench. (minor) When aroused for battle, troglodytes emit a secretion which smells extremely disgusting to non-reptile humanoids. All such creatures within melee range must save vs. Poison or lose 1 point of Strength and, thereafter, 1 point of Strength per round for 1d6 rounds while in melee range of a troglodyte (even if recently killed) due to revulsion and nausea (a save negates but the creature must save again next round). Strength will begin to recover beginning 10 rounds after leaving the affected area at same rate as was lost. If affected by multiple troglodytes, additional saves must be made but the most Strength that may be lost due to nausea in any 1 round is 1 point and any 1 hour time frame is 6 points.

Weapon Bonus. A troglodyte gains a +3 weapon bonus to-hit with a great dart.

ENCOUNTERS

Level II.

Frequency. Common; In Lair 15%

Number Appearing. 10-100 (Level II. 2d4)

Environment. Underground

Treasure Type. A

Experience. Troglodyte. XP 123 (or 105+2 per h.p.); Leader. XP 204 (or 165+3 per h.p.); Sub-chief. XP 322 (or 250+4 per h.p.); Chieftain. XP 812 (or 650+6 per h.p.);