Homebrew Drakeblood Species Details
Of Two Worlds
To humans and many races except Dragonborn, Drakebloods look like dragons. Due to their draconic ancestry, they end up being taller, around 5'5 to well over 6 feet and built sturdier than their human parents ranging from 120 to 220 pounds. While not covered in scales, small flecks show around the eyes and are scattered across the skin. As if those weren't enough, their ears are pointed with small horns that jut out from their head, and their eyes take on the draconic look. Their features depend on the combination of their dragon and human parent, but their skin tends to take on a slight gilded or bronze look. Dragonblood can take on human features like facial hair, but most can only grow slight compared to full beards or having their skin take on much hair at all.
Natural Adventurers and Leaders
Drakeblood have no lands of their own and most do not have connection to their dragon parent. Due to their legendary rareness and origin, most are welcomed into civilization and revered among others, though there are some who will look at them with disgust or even fear. While their temperament can depend on their ancestry, most take advantage of their heritage and find their way into the upper echelons of society to lead and look after their people. They enjoy company among other humans, and find friendship among half elves, knowing what it's like to live between two worlds. While they may face prejudice from Dragonborn, they treat them with respect and understanding, wanting to grow closer rather than further due to the slavery of the Dragonborn.
The sparking need for adventure arises and some and upon reaching adolescence, take to the world to see what it has in store for them. Some of them have purpose--wanting to find their dragon parent, or some simply wish to fill their life with thrills. Due to their keen senses and natural strength and endurance, Dragonblood are natural fighters and hunters, having a tendency to lead the charge. Like dragons and elves, they are driven by wanderlust that comes with their longevity. Though some use their natural talents to find jobs among civilizations such as blacksmiths or carpenters.
Birthright or Destiny
Some Drakeblood see their draconic ancestry as a birthright of greatness. Those that do tend to be more haughtier than others and will usually see to it that they find a way to rule, instilling fear into others with their draconic traits, even going so far as to say they have a direct contact with their parent and will bring ruin upon an area if they are to be taken lightly. These Dragonblood take on more evil alignments. Though some seek to rule in almost a monarchal-like fashion rather than tyranny.
Most Drakeblood are unsure of their place in the world and only leave their home to find it, as a higher calling is almost implanted in their blood. Most that feel this way tend to guide others along and share the glory that they find on their adventures, hoping that one day they will leave their mark on history and will be able to pass down epic tales of their feats with whoever went along with them.
Drakeblood Names
Many Dragonblood use human naming conventions due to little knowing their dragon parent.
Drakeblood Traits
Your dragonblood character has the following racial traitsAge
Due to their draconic ancestry, Dragonblood mature at the same rate as humans, reaching maturity and adulthood around the same time, but tend to age gracefully, their features not exceeding past their 40's or 50's. They live much longer than humans, often exceeding 180 years.
Ability Score Improvement
Your draconic ancestry makes you talented. Your Strength score increases by 2, and two other abilities scores of your choice by 1.
Darkvision
Thanks to your dragon blood, you have superior vision in dark and dim conditions. 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 can’t discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.
Draconic Ancestry
You have draconic ancestry. Choose one type of dragon from the Draconic Ancestry table. Your damage resistance is determined by the dragon type, as shown in the table.
Draconic Ancestry
| DRAGON | DAMAGE TYPE | |
|---|---|---|
| Black | Acid | |
| Blue | Lightning | |
| Brass | Fire | |
| Bronze | Lightning | |
| Copper | Acid | |
| Gold | Fire | |
| Green | Poison | |
| Red | Fire | |
| Silver | Cold | |
| White | Cold |
Speed
Your base walking speed is 30 feet.
Size
Your size is Medium.
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.