In a Past life you were a Dragon. For some reason this connection has risen to the surface. You can decide the reason or leave it to your DM. You need to choose what color your ancestor was. Due to this link, you have advantage on that type of damage saving throws and you can toughen up your skin temporally.
- Languages: Draconic
Feature: Draconic toughness
Any Race may take this background.
You may, 3 times per long rest activate Draconic Skin, this grants a +2 to AC for 10 minutes.
Due to your heritage you gain advantage on Saving throws with the specific type of damage you have chosen.
| Dragon | Damage Type | |
|---|---|---|
| Black | Acid | |
| Blue | Lightning | |
| Brass | Fire | |
| Bronze | Lightning | |
| Copper | Acid | |
| Gold | Fire | |
| Green | Poison | |
| Red | Fire | |
| Silver | Cold | |
| White |
Cold |
Suggested Characteristics
You choose whether this heritage is visible all of the time or not. It is visible when you activate Draconic Skin as your skin becomes like dragon skin and it is the color of your ancestor.
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | My friends know they can rely on me, no matter what. |
| 2 | I work hard so that I can play hard when the work is done. |
| 3 | I enjoy making new friends over a flagon of ale. |
| 4 | I stretch the truth for the sake of a good story. |
| 5 | To me, a tavern brawl is a nice way to get to know a new city. |
| 6 | I never pass up a friendly wager. |
| 7 | My language is as foul as an otyugh nest. |
| 8 | I like a job well done, especially if I can convince someone else to do it. |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Respect. The thing that keeps a group together is mutual respect. (Good) |
| 2 | Fairness. We all do the work, so we all share in the rewards. (Lawful) |
| 3 | Freedom. The freedom to go anywhere and do anything. (Chaotic) |
| 4 | Mastery. I’m a predator, and the weak are my prey. (Evil) |
| 5 | People. I’m committed to my companions, not to ideals. (Neutral) |
| 6 | Aspiration. Someday I’ll figure out and maybe fulfill my own destiny. (Any) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | I’m loyal to my companions first, everything else second. |
| 2 | The town is most important — companions come and go. |
| 3 | I’ll always remember my first love. |
| 4 | In every town, I have a paramour. |
| 5 | I was cheated out of my fair share of the profits, and I want to get my due. |
| 6 | Ruthless bandits murdered my family, plundered our home, and left me to die. Vengeance will be mine. |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | I follow orders, even if I think they’re wrong. |
| 2 | I’ll say anything to avoid having to do extra work. |
| 3 | Once someone questions my courage, I never back down no matter how dangerous the situation. |
| 4 | Once I start drinking, it’s hard for me to stop. |
| 5 | I can’t help but pocket loose coins and other trinkets I come across. |
| 6 | My pride will probably lead to my destruction. |
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