Kuo-toa are vile, fish-like, amphibious, aberrant humanoids who live at the intersection of the ocean and the Underdark. They are half-mad religious zealots, descendants of a once-great race that was pushed deep underground many years ago. Here, they worship mad gods and spawn new numbers, dreaming of the day when they will re-take the surface. Their population nearly exterminated and forgotten, they plot their inevitable resurgence with a despicable glee. The Pincer Staff, a long staff with a restraining claw at the end, is used by some kuo-toans to trap enemies so that the kuo-toa's allies can pummel them without retribution. Harpoons are employed by kuo-toa to stick enemies, yank them off their feet, and pull them closer if they try and flee. Sticky Shields are used by kuo-toa to restrain an enemy's weapon: if the foe strikes their shield, the weapon is stuck fast. Kuo-toa are worshippers of the dark goddess Blibdoolpoolp, the Sea Mother. Their holy sites provide access to salt water, and often serve as spawning points and trade centers. Though wicked, they respect most other races of the underdark, at least in terms of power: their holy sites serve as places to trade slaves and goods from many corners of the underdark. Amongst other kuo-toa, the creatures are fairly antisocial and independent. Madness is a common ailment amongst the kuo-toa, their degenerate nature encouraging a weak mind. Some kuo-toa worship Dagon (Cthuhlu) instead of Bilbdoolpoolp, though the two don't seem to have an active rivalry. Instinct: Sacrifice humanoids

• Capture slaves
• Trade
• Worship