Homebrew Dragonborn Skeleton Species Details
Born of dragons, killed by natural or unnatural means, dragonborn skeletons are as fearsome in undeath as they were in life.
Dragonborn Names
Dragonborn 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: Clethtinthiallor, Daardendrian, Delmirev, Drachedandion, Fenkenkabradon, Kepeshkmolik, Kerrhylon, Kimbatuul, Linxakasendalor, Myastan, Nemmonis, Norixius, Ophinshtalajiir, Prexijandilin, Shestendeliath, Turnuroth, Verthisathurgiesh, Yarjerit
Dragonborn Skeleton Traits
Your draconic heritage manifests in a variety of traits you share with other dragonborn.Breath Weapon
You can use your action to exhale destructive energy. When you use your breath weapon, each creature in a 30-foot line must make a saving throw. The DC for this saving throw equals 8 + your Constitution modifier + your proficiency bonus. A creature takes 2d6 necrotic 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.
Ability Score Increase
Your Strength score increases by 2, and your Charisma score increases by 1.
Damage Resistance
Your lack of flesh makes you more difficult to harm with flesh-consuming effects. You have resistance to necrotic and fire damage.
Age
It takes time for dragonborn flesh and scales to completely rot, leaving only skeletal remains. Outside of unusual or magical circumstances, dragonborn skeletons died at least ten years ago. It is unknown how long necromantic energies can sustain their bones, but there exist tales of dragonborn skeletons still walking the earth 300 years after death.
Size
Dragonborn are taller and heavier than humans, standing well over 6 feet tall and averaging almost 250 pounds. Your size is Medium.
Speed
Your base walking speed is 30 feet.
Undeath Has Its Perks
As undead creatures, dragonborn skeletons do not need to breath, and thus can exist underwater or in airless environments indefinitely.
Dragonborn skeletons do need to sleep, in order to restore the necromantic force binding their bones together and sustaining their unlife. However, for dragonborn skeletons, 4 hours of sleep is considered a long rest, rather than 8 hours.
No Padding On These Ol' Bones
Without flesh to cushion the blows, dragonborn skeletons are vulnerable to bludgeoning damage. They take double damage from bludgeoning effects.
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.
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