Homebrew Dragonkin Species Details

The Dragonkin stood on the narrow path, as the goblins charged towards her. She called on the ice in her stomach, and exhaled it all in one breath, freezing half the goblins. As the remaining goblins slashed at her with their scimitars,  she slashed with her claws and tore through the remaining goblins.

Proud Dragon Kin

Dragonkin look very much like dragons standing erect in humanoid form. Dragonkin have scales of vibrant hues matching the colors of their dragon kin. Their large, thick scales are the color of their draconic ancestors. 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 dragonkin tribess. Dragonkin 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.

 

Dragonkin 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: Ajharn, Balthasar, Bharal, Danaar, Ghesh, Heiskan, Kiev, Medrask, Menhen, Moon, Nadarr, Pandar, Patrinoa, Rhogar, Shamu, Shedinen, Tarhiun, Torinn

Female Names: Arca, Bori, Daar, Farideh, Harann, Hawfrost, Jheri, Kava, Korinn, Mishann, Nala, Perra, Raiann, Sora, Surina, Thava, Umber, Qibli

Childhood Names: Icechild, Firechild, Poisonchild, Acidchild, Lightningchild.

Clan Names: Barjtskalur, Glarder, Sharken

Once, a Dragonborn sorcerer was cursed by a wizard, and they massacred almost all the Dragonkin. Because of this, dragonkin are mistrustful of wizards.

 

Dragonkin Traits

Your draconic heritage manifests in a variety of traits you share with other dragonkin and - to a loose extent - dragonborn.

wings of a dragon

You can use your wings to fly for a short time, and is your primary source of movement.

natural armour

Although lacking the rock-hard scales of a true dragon, dragonkin scales are still strong enough to resist all manner of weapons.

claws

A short, sharp claw extends from each of your fingers. These are youre primary natural weapons.

powerful breath weapon

a dragonkin can use up all of it's power in one single strike.

Ability Score Increase

Your Strength score increases by 2, your constitution score increases by 1 and your Charisma score increases by 1.

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 3, and reach adulthood by 15. They live to be around 500.

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.

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 40 ft. line (Dex. save)
Blue	Lightning	5 by 40 ft. line (Dex. save)
Brass	Fire	5 by 40 ft. line (Dex. save)
Bronze	Lightning	5 by 40 ft. line (Dex. save)
Copper	Acid	5 by 40 ft. line (Dex. save)
Gold	Fire	20 ft. cone (Dex. save)
Green	Poison	20 ft. cone (Con. save)
Red	Fire	20 ft. cone (Dex. save)
Silver	Cold	20 ft. cone (Con. save)
White	Cold	20 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 3d6 damage on a failed save, and half as much damage on a successful one. The damage increases to 4d6 at 6th level, 6d6 at 11th level, and 6d6 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.