Homebrew Dragonkin Species Details

Born of dragons, as their name proclaims, the Dragonkin walk proudly through a world that greets them with fearful incomprehension. Shaped by draconic gods or the dragons themselves, Dragonkin originally hatched from dragon eggs as a unique race, combining the best attributes of dragons and humanoids. Some Dragonkin are faithful servants to true dragons, others form the ranks of soldiers in great wars, and still others find themselves adrift, with no clear calling in life. 

Proud Dragon Kin 

Dragonkin look very much like dragons standing erect in humanoid form, though they lack wings or a tail. The first Dragonkin had scales of vibrant hues matching the colors of their dragon kin, but generations of interbreeding have created a more uniform appearance. Their small, fine scales are usually brass or bronze in color, sometimes ranging to scarlet, rust, gold, or copper-green. They are tall and strongly built, often standing close to 6½ feet tall and weighing 300 pounds or more. Their hands and feet are strong, talonlike claws with three fingers and a thumb on each hand. 

The blood of a particular type of dragon runs very strong through some Dragonkin clans. These Dragonkin often boast scales that more closely match those of their dragon ancestor—bright red, green, blue, or white, lustrous black, or gleaming metallic gold, silver, brass, copper, or bronze. 

Self-Sufficient Clans 

To any Dragonkin, the clan is more important than life itself. Dragonkin owe their devotion and respect to their clan above all else, even the gods. Each Dragonkin’s conduct reflects on the honor of his or her clan, and bringing dishonor to the clan can result in expulsion and exile. Each Dragonkin knows his or her station and duties within the clan, and honor demands maintaining the bounds of that position. 

A continual drive for self-improvement reflects the self-sufficiency of the race as a whole. Dragonkin value skill and excellence in all endeavors. They hate to fail, and they push themselves to extreme efforts before they give up on something. A Dragonkin holds mastery of a particular skill as a lifetime goal. Members of other races who share the same commitment find it easy to earn the respect of a Dragonkin. 

Though all Dragonkin strive to be self-sufficient, they recognize that help is sometimes needed in difficult situations. But the best source for such help is the clan, and when a clan needs help, it turns to another Dragonkin clan before seeking aid from other races—or even from the gods. 

Dragonkin Names 

Dragonkin have personal names given at birth, but they put their clan names first as a mark of honor. A childhood name or nickname is often used among clutchmates as a descriptive term or a term of endearment. The name might recall an event or center on a habit. 

Male Names: Arjhan, Balasar, Bharash, Donaar, Ghesh, Heskan, Kriv, Medrash, Mehen, Nadarr, Pandjed, Patrin, Rhogar, Shamash, Shedinn, Tarhun, Torinn 

Female Names: Akra, Biri, Daar, Farideh, Harann, Havilar, Jheri, Kava, Korinn, Mishann, Nala, Perra, Raiann, Sora, Surina, Thava, Uadjit 

Childhood Names: Climber, Earbender, Leaper, Pious, Shieldbiter, Zealous 

Clan Names: Clethtinallor, Daardendrian, Delmirev, Drachedandion, Fenkenka, Kepeshkmolik, Kerrhylon, Kimbatuul, Linxakasendalor, Myastan, Nemmonis, Norixius, Ophinshtaliir, Prexijadin, Shestendeliath, Turnuroth, Verthisathurg 

Dragonkin Traits

Your draconic heritage manifests in a variety of traits you share with other dragonkin.

Draconic form

Available at Level 1, this feature allows the player to enter their Draconic form from the magics of their bloodline (Stats of a Young Dragon). this lasts for 10 rounds before you must pass a con save of 13 or return to your humanoid state. You gain an extra 3 rounds per success, with the DC increasing by 2 for every success. Upon a save failure, you take one level of exhaustion + an aditional level for every 4 successes.

At level 5, the base DC becomes 10, and you no longer take exhaustion after turning back.(Stats of a young adult dragon)

at Level 10, you can remain in your draconic form for as long as you wish, having mastered shifting between forms.(Stats of an Adult Dragon)

Ability Score Increase

Your Strength score increases by 2, and your Charisma score increases by 2.

Age

Young dragonkin grow quickly. They walk hours after hatching, attain the size and development of a 10-year-old human child by the age of 5, and reach adulthood by 18. They live to be around 400.

Size

Dragonkin are a little taller and heavier than humans, standing around over 6 feet tall and averaging almost 250 pounds. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 40 feet.

Draconic Ancestry

You have draconic ancestry. Choose one type of dragon from the Draconic Ancestry table. Your breath weapon and damage resistance are determined by the dragon type, as shown in the table.

Draconic Ancestry

Dragon	Damage Type	Breath Weapon
Black	Acid	5 by 30 ft. line (Dex. save)
Blue	Lightning	5 by 30 ft. line (Dex. save)
Brass	Fire	5 by 30 ft. line (Dex. save)
Bronze	Lightning	5 by 30 ft. line (Dex. save)
Copper	Acid	5 by 30 ft. line (Dex. save)
Gold	Fire	15 ft. cone (Dex. save)
Green	Poison	15 ft. cone (Con. save)
Red	Fire	15 ft. cone (Dex. save)
Silver	Cold	15 ft. cone (Con. save)
White	Cold	15 ft. cone (Con. save)

Breath Weapon

You can use your action to exhale destructive energy. Your draconic ancestry determines the size, shape, and damage type of the exhalation. When you use your breath weapon, each creature in the area of the exhalation must make a saving throw, the type of which is determined by your draconic ancestry. The DC for this saving throw equals 8 + your Constitution modifier + your proficiency bonus. A creature takes 2d6 damage on a failed save, and half as much damage on a successful one. The damage increases to 3d6 at 6th level, 4d6 at 11th level, and 5d6 at 16th level. After you use your breath weapon, you can’t use it again until you complete a short or long rest.

Damage Resistance

You have resistance to the damage type associated with your draconic ancestry.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and Draconic. Draconic is thought to be one of the oldest languages and is often used in the study of magic. The language sounds harsh to most other creatures and includes numerous hard consonants and sibilants.