Saurians come from the Great White Swamp in western Avalon. They live in semi-nomadic tribes throughout the swamp; setting down roots when food is plentiful. While both males and females share most responsibilities, it is the females that tend the young and males that hunt. Food is usually abundant in the swamp and food is rarely a concern for the tribe. However, there are many dangers in the Great White Swamp, some stemming from the environmental hazards others from the other denizens of the swamp.

Saurians are considered barbaric by most races, but these people have an appreciation for the finer things in life, they just do not have the free time to pursue them. These people find it difficult to learn magic, but once they grasp the concepts, they can excel at it.

Saurians are able to spit a poison that will paralyze their targets; making it easier to catch their pray. They also have a reputation for their weakness of good music, indeed they will enter an almost helpless state when they sit and listen to it for too long. Aggressive actions taken near or upon them will snap them out of their trance and most get very angry at being disturbed. Saurians are cold blooded and if exposed to cold temperatures; they will slow down and if left alone can fall completely asleep until they warm up. Elves are very wary of Saurians for the former are the favorite food of the latter.

Saurians are not predisposed to follow any of the Powers and indeed, each can claim about the same number of followers.

Advantages
+1 Strength Bonus, Non-Combinable
2 Threshold
The Natural Claws Skill
Can purchase the Poison Spit skill and must start the game with one purchase of this skill
Can purchase the Swim Skill for 0 Build Points and must start the game with this skill.
Disadvantages
Color blind
Double effect from ice attacks
Double cost for the Mage Basic Career Skill List (20 Build Points)
Costume and Roleplaying Requirements
Must wear a full body costume covering the head, body, hands and feet and a lizard like tail. Coloring can be any combination of earth tones: brown, reds, yellow, and green. The costuming must have scales.
Saurians are cold blooded and if exposed to cold temperatures, they will slow down and if left alone can fall completely asleep until they warm up.
Distracted by good music and will enter a dream like state if not disturbed, can react normally if attacked.
Native Literacy
Common