Torpin

Frequency: Very Rare

No. Appearing: 1-4 (1d4)

Armor Class: 6

Move: 30’

Hit Dice: 4d8 (18 hp)

% In Lair: 75%

Treasure Type: H

Attacks: 1

Damage: 1d8

Special Attacks: Nil

Special Defenses: Nil

Magic Resistance: Standard

Intelligence: Average

Alignment: Lawful Neutral

Size: M

Psionic Ability: Nil

Level / X.P. Value: IV / 90 + 5 per HP

Torpins are unique creatures standing five feet tall with the distinctive features of a turtle’s head atop a lizard’s body, complete with a turtle-like chest shell and natural pauldron shells on their shoulders. Their emerald green coloration with tan stomachs reflects their adaptation to warm climates, where they thrive and flourish.

Wielding two-handed falxs as their weapons of choice, Torpins are skilled fighters who demonstrate precision and prowess in combat. Their preference for seclusion is evident in their choice to live in Torpin-only communities, distancing themselves from the outside world in favor of fostering close-knit societies within their own kind.

Despite their insular nature, Torpins engage in trade with the Vanjin Dwarves, establishing a small city near the Kenvek Volcano on Zakour for commerce and exchanges. This mutual relationship with the dwarves highlights the Torpins’ ability to interact and engage in diplomacy for the betterment of their societies and the broader community.

Encountering a Torpin in their secluded communities or trading enclaves provides adventurers with a glimpse into a unique culture shaped by tradition, cooperation, and self-reliance. Their blend of turtle and lizard features, coupled with their preference for warm climates and preference for seclusion, sets them apart as intriguing and enigmatic beings.