Homebrew Dragonkin Species Details

"This one is curious on the origin of the Dragonkin race, as it would seem that the act of mating between a dragon and a human would prove fatal. Research is needed on the subject to see how one would survive the process, though Star is sure magic must be involved."

Slivers of Starlight, Evocation Wizard of the 9th Circle


"Such a shame, wasting time mating with lesser creatures, Dragons are the master race of this world, hearing of one of my kind lowering themselves to mating with such filth should be considered a death sentence. filth zklaen qe ethima" 

Ember the World Burner, Mount of Galan Dracos 





Dragons are some of the most powerful creatures in the world, varying in many shapes and colors. Meeting a dragon can be a life-changing event in one's life. This can mean good or bad things depending on the encounter. Many adventurers in the world have had the latter, many falling to the fury of a red dragon's hell breath, with others getting more lucky, claiming victory in front of impossible odds. Then there is the even smaller number of those who have met a dragon under different ways : a dragon hiding as a humanoid in the world for varying reasons.

Dragonkin are the offspring of the mating of a dragon and a humanoid creature. Where the dragon is the mother or father, it matters not in the jest of things. Dragonfolk are born into the world as a normal child would be, depending on the race of the mother, it can take more time than others. They grow quickly, reaching adulthood at 9 and can live for many years, almost double their mother's race expected lifespan, with some exceptions to the rule.

While like their cousins Dragonborn, Dragonfolk are born with wings, but not at birth. They would seem like a normal Dragonborn at birth, with their wings forming at a young age, depending on the Mother's race. Usually, wings form about 6 months after birth. Dragonfolk are capable of flight but at a cost, they are without a breath weapon like their Dragonborn cousins, which some see as a fair trade. Also, due to their magical nature, they learn to wield magic at a young age as well. This usually in the form of a spell related to their color, though some have been known to learn different ones, going against the grain.

 

Creating Your Character

At 1st level, you choose whether your character is a member of the human race or of a fantastical race. If you select a fantastical race, follow these additional rules during character creation.

Ability Score Increases

When determining your character’s ability scores, increase one score by 2 and increase a different score by 1, or increase three different scores by 1. 

Languages

Your character can speak, read, and write Common and one other language that you and your DM agree is appropriate for the character. 

Creature Type

You are considered Draconic as a race as your Dragon heritage shows more in appearance. Many will confuse Dragonkin for a winged Dragonborn. 

 

Life Span

Dragonkin will live far longer than most races, usually living to the age of 200 before old age will start to effect them. This is a general rule though as some can live longer lives. 

Height and Weight

Dragonkin can vary wildly on a true height and weight but it is usually determined by their parents race. A typical Dragonkin male will usually stand around 6 foot and weigh 175 pounds with females coming in slightly smaller. 

Dragonkin Traits

As a Dragonkin, you have the following racial traits.

Creature Type

You are a Humanoid.

Flight

Your wings allow you to fly as a true dragon would. Your maximum fly speed is dependent on your maximum movement. . Heavy armor prevents flight as it would weight your down, also it restricts wing movement. Light or medium armor does not restrict your flight.

Size

You are Small or Meduim.

Speed

Your walking speed is 30 feet.

Darkvision

You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You discern colors in that darkness only as shades of gray.

Draconic Magus

A Dragonkin's connection to your parent's heritage manifests in the form of minor magic use. Choose a spell from the wizard cantrip list, using your primary stat for your spellcasting ability. 

Draconic Magus. You know one cantrip of your choice from the wizard spell list. Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma is your spellcasting ability for that cantrip (choose when you select this race).

Damage Resistance

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

Draconic Ancestry

You have draconic ancestry. While you lack a breath weapon that is tied to your ancestry, you are granted flight, unlike you cousin the Dragonborn.