Salamander

Salamander is a common name of approximately 550 extant species of amphibians. They are typically characterized by a superficially lizard-like appearance, with slender bodies, short noses, and long tails. All known fossil salamanders and all extinct species fall under the order Caudata, while sometimes the extant species are grouped together as the Urodela. Most salamanders have four toes on their front legs and five on their rear legs. Their moist skin usually makes them reliant on habitats in or near water, or under some protection (e.g., moist ground), often in a wetland. Some salamander species are fully aquatic throughout life, some take to the water intermittently, and some are entirely terrestrial as adults. Unique among vertebrates, they are capable of regenerating lost limbs, as well as other body parts. Many of the members of the family Salamandridae are known as newts.
==The Other Salamander==
Numerous legends have developed around the salamander over the centuries, many related to fire. This connection likely originates from the tendency of many salamanders to dwell inside rotting logs. When placed into a fire, the salamander would attempt to escape from the log, lending to the belief that salamanders were created from flames — a belief that gave the creature its name.
There is a demonic Salamander. It is a three foot tall humanoid with lizard like features. They have been observed wreathed in heat waves, it's skin is like flame. Turned loose one of these creatures would wreck total havoc as anything that can burn will burn in their presence, even concrete. It could well be that these are perfectly benign creatures in their own environment. That environment is not around here.
It is recommended to shoot early and shoot often. A non-hostile encounter has never been recorded and they have never communicated in any way but angry hisses. "Spirit Specials" have proven to kill one of these creatures.
==Greyhawke==
Greyhawke also has a creature they call a Salamander. It is a free willed fire elemental. These creatures are a combination of man and serpentine traits. They are noted as being violent and hostile to any not of their own kind. If encountered shoot earlier and more often.
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