story: In ancient times this particular species of lizardmen were hunted to near extinction for their meat, with the tail meat being highly sought after for its flavor. when in danger glands release a pheromone that acts as an aphrodisiac. this effect can often last for hours and famously affected hunters who would track down these tribal creatures.
sadly for them in the modern day there is still a demand for their meat and powerful aphrodisiacs'.

one such hunter has been tracking an illusive pair who routinely stray far from their nomadic village to bathe at a waterfall in a hidden valley. perched up and waiting for the perfect shot, he aims his bolt action rifle at the beefier male tribesman, looking to down him cleanly with a heart shot.
there was a risk that the female would escape in the commotion, but tangling with a male that size was highly inadvisable. so he would have to act fast after firing his first shot.
the bullet hit true, leaving a large exit wound in the males back, the shot was powerful enough to knock him down instantly.
the female screamed having just witnessed her mate fall next to her, she quickly ran down stream to a bank that lead deeper into the forest, wasting no time while she waded through the water, the hunter positioned himself near his first kill and took aim at the female.