Homebrew Dragonkin Species Details

Physical Description

Dragonkin are similar in appearance to dragonborn, which creates for most of the confusion. Unlike dragonborn, however, the variations in appearance between subraces are quite a bit more dramatic and not based on dragon parent lineage, but on the location from whence they were born. For example, those born at sea have sleeker scales, more streamlined features and flattened frills. This heavily contrasts with those born on mountains, who have spiny skin and craggly scales.

History

The history of the race can vary depending on the setting. In one vein of mythos, dragonkin were among the first races created. This would normally mean they hold the knowledge of the world beyond compare and are a wizened race. However, their constant struggles for territory against the approaching orc hordes caused them to lose a lot of their footing and eventually forced them to create a stronghold in the mountain ranges of the continent. Unfortunately, this was eventually destroyed in the Archlich War by the opposing undead forces. Caught between a rock and a hard place, the dragonkin scattered, littering the world's different terrains with their descendants, who would grow to develop adaptive features to their new environments. They rebuilt, but never with such grandeur, sticking with small-scale structures for their individual clans. Some of their elders who remember their original united nation dream that one day they will return to those days

Society

Dragonkin tend to develop more civilized culture than dragonborn. However this definitely also depends on the setting. For example, the mountain born dragonkin are not that different from a warrior based society, whereas desert born are more nomadic and less combat focused. They no longer have a consolidated nation and live in scattered clans. Unlike dragonborn, their clan ties are not so stringent. Dragonkin are well versed in liberal thought which has them account for their own conduct on the basis of their own identities, not just the honor of the clan as a collective.

The dragonkin were a prominent race at a time. However, after the Archlich War, their numbers dwindled from continued war efforts. They generally joined other humanoid settlements after fleeing from the period of conflict. They often gained jobs as tinkerers, mages, and bounty hunters.

Dragonkin Names

Dragonkin use draconic tongues to speak so their names are similar to dragonborns. They do not use personal names, however, or use their clan names in tandem with their own address.

Male: Arrjhak, Dhaesh, Mehren, Doujinn

Female: Klava, Corrinne, Suriva, Bitri

Dragonkin Traits

More civilized than those dragonborn.

Age

Dragonkin age at about the same rate as elves until they have matured, but they due to their innate connection with their ancestors, some dragonkin have reportedly lived past the oldest of elves. Your max lifespan is between 1200-1500 years.

Alignment

Dragonkin tend towards good alignments. However, some fall and become terrible villains. Many are wanderers if they leave their city or hometown. Most are chaotic good.

Size

Dragonkin can range in height from 5'8 to 7'2. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Draconic Ancestry

You have draconic ancestry. Choose one type of dragon from the Draconic Ancestry table, as shown in the table for dragonborn in the player's handbook. Some of your subrace traits will be determined by the dragon type as shown on the table.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write in Common and Draconic.

Creature Type

You are a Humanoid.