Homebrew Draco Species Details

 They are the heirs of dragonkind. The vestiges of their ancestors great magic thrums through their veins and seeps into all they touch. I see the greatness of those that came before them in their potential and drive.

-Wres'holo

 

The dragon-men of the horde wastes were created long ago through blasphemous ritual cast upon cursed eggs. These eggs hatched into humanoid dragon-like creatures, diminished and twisted reflections of their draconic parents. Yet a glimmer of the greatness of their blood remains.

Blood of Dragons

     Though originally intended to be a slave race to a destructive and ambitious Dragonlord, their fates were ultimately left unwritten. Before they could be utilized the Golden Wyrm challenged Teronax to mortal combat, defeating the Draco's creator and leaving them without direction or purpose. Born with the innate understanding of the draconic language, they were able to band together into clans who would eventually come to rove across the wastes as nomads and drifters. Few clans settled in those dark times, with famine and raids being common among the desperate groups.

     One among them rose to lead them into a new ear of civilization. A white Draco led his clan to the Pearl Coast with a dream to be something greater than they were. He built and directed, defended and led. Through his life he went on to band together many clans and establish the settlement that would go on to become the great white city of Metanon. In the final years of his life he established a concordat with the dwarven city-state of Kharak, allowing his people to benefit and learn from the great craftsmen of the mountain. This ensured the legacy of his people, and earned them a place on the great stage of the world.

One Race, Many Colors

The Draco come in a startling variety of shades and colors. Rainbows of chromatic and metallic hues fill their streets with a kaleidoscopic dance of color. Dracos of the same clan tend to be of the same scale color, though there is always the possibility that a child will be born to a color different from either parent. Such Dracos might be seen as misfits in their respective clans or families, but often quickly find solace in friends outside of their immediate kin. Some clans strictly adhere to a color purity, arranging marriages in order to keep a uniform scale color. Other clans are a rainbow, with little regard to color or temperament.

Roleplaying a Draco

When you’re roleplaying a Draco, the following tables contain possible inspiration. They suggest characteristics that a Draco might possess.

Draco Personality Traits

d8	Personality Trait
1	I am more savage than most, a hard life has made me grizzled and bitter.
2	I am zealous and passionate about causes I believe in.
3	I prefer to be alone rather than among other creatures, I find peace in the quiet.
4	I sometimes become consumed by philosophy.
5	I believe my race is noble, and a notch above most others.
6	I am driven by wanderlust and want to taste all the world has to offer
7	I enjoy counting and organizing things. I know exactly what I have and where it is.
8	I feel lesser than what I should have been. This feeling drives me to constantly prove myself.

Draco Ideals

d6	Ideal
1	Greed. I display my wealth as a sign of my power and prosperity. (Evil)
2	Aspiration. I strive to follow the path toward becoming a true dragon. (Neutral)
3	Unity. No leader shall put personal goals above those of our race. (Any)
4	Kinship. My allegiance is to my clan and my city. We will show the world our right to have a place in it. (Any)
5	Inspiration. The world is filled with magic and beauty. I will do anything to protect it. (Good)
6	Civilization. We managed to pull ourselves from savagery to civility. Law and society will be essential to our survival. (Lawful)

Draco Bonds

d6	Bond
1	I will ensure our civilization endures. We must not return to the savage past.
2	I am enamored with the culture of another city, and seek to be a part of their world.
3	I respect my superiors and obey them without question. My fate is theirs to decide.
4	I have been exiled from my clan and seek a new family.
5	I am hedonistic and wild, driven to sate my many hungers.
6	I aspire to build a great horde of wealth, so I may bask in the light of my conquests.

Draco Flaws

d6	Flaw
1	I wear my heart on my sleeve, and am prone to bouts of extreme emotion.
2	I zealously follow the teachings of a god.
3	I frequently overindulge in food and wine, and I am impaired and lethargic for days afterward.
4	I steal things for my own horde if I can get away with it.
5	I believe things would be better if I was in charge, and plot against my superiors.
6	I can't stand losing anything of value, and will go to extremes to recover what is mine.

Draco Names

Draco are usually straight forward with their naming conventions. Usually come corruption of a draconic word or phrase, giving the utterance a unique sound and feel. Clan names are poetic descriptions of certain features or traits that they wish to emulate or draw attention to.

Draco Names

d20	Name	d20	Name
1	Dremp	11	Srahanislal
2	Grenhumf	12	Botuuz
3	Frezzil	13	Pomenz
4	Ghezzik	14	Hortuk
5	Mordech	15	Weirnaz
6	Xhaal	16	Quanalag
7	Jour	17	Rai'itar
8	Vemf	18	Vemptoshi
9	Lorgeck	19	Kotlaal
10	Otemz	20	Zaan

Draco Traits

Your Draco character has the following racial traits.

Ability Score Increase

Increase one ability score by 2 and another by 1. Alternatively you may increase three scores by 1.

Age

Dacos grow quickly and live to a venerable age. They reach maturity by age 14 and live roughly 200 years.

Size

Dracos range greatly in size, with some towering at 7ft while the smallest are just over 5ft in height. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Innate Spellcasting

You know the prestidigitation cantrip.

Magic Resistance

You have advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.

Dragon Rage

When a Draco is reduced to half of their total HP or less they may trigger Dragon Rage. Dragon Rage functions similarly to the thunderwave with the exception that you must roll on the damage type table to determine the type of damage inflicted.

Once a Draco reaches the 5th level they may trigger Dragon Rage above half health, but may do so only in combat.

d8	Damage Type
1	Cold
2	Fire
3	Poison
4	Acid
5	Lightning
6	Force
7	Psychic
8	Thunder

Languages

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