Homebrew Dragonoid Species Details

You have some of the traits of a dragon, but you aren’t a true dragon yourself. Unlike dragonborn, which are dragon-like humanoids, you receive your draconic traits or appearance from a draconic ancestor.

Dragonoids can be from any ancestry and are often the offspring of a dragon and a humanoid. However, arcane accidents and mutations can also give birth to a dragonoid.

Dragonoids manifest different traits as a result of their ancestry.

Some have brightly colored scales on parts of their skin, while others have horns, tails, clawed feet or even wings. The assortment of possible traits is as varied as there are types of dragons.

Draconic Diversity

Dragons come in many different shapes and sizes and have unique adaptations to their environments. Depending on the type of dragonoid you are, you could have functioning wings, gills, or a powerful breath weapon. Draconic traits manifest differently in everyone, and it’s possible to have a set of vestigial wings or a tail even if they can’t be used.

Dragon Parents

Not every dragonoid is the direct descendant of a dragon.

For some people, the draconic power in their bloodline could lie dormant for generations before suddenly manifesting.

For those with a dragon parent, their upbringing may be unusual or even difficult. The dragon often prefers to let the humanoid parent raise the child, as their upbringings are more likely to be similar. If they have to raise their dragonoid offspring, they may have a hard time taking care of all of their humanoid needs. (“Wait, your food needs to be cooked?”)

Unusual Appearance

Dragonoids are incredibly rare on any given plane of existence. Much rarer even than most known exotic races. This means that you will always be subject to curious glances, almost anywhere you go. How other people react to your unusual appearance may vary from fear and hatred to friendly curiosity and charmed fascination. This largely depends on the individual creature you interact with and their upbringing, depending on whether they shun the unknown or choose to welcome it, this may affect you positively or negatively in any given situation.

Dragons know one of their kin when they see one and they generally acknowledge you as such. Due to your draconic ancestry, true dragons are inclined to respect you, which may give you an edge when conversing with one.

Dragonoid Names

Dragonoids can have draconic names, names from their other ancestry, or a fusion of the two.

Dragonoid Traits

You gain the following traits as a dragonoid.

Ability Score Increase

You gain a +2 and +1 bonus to two different ability scores of your choice, or +1 to three different ones.

Alignment

Contrary to the more wide-spread dragonborn, dragonoids don’t tend to extremes. They are most commonly neutral or a variation thereof.

Age

You mature at the same rate as someone of your heritage without draconic ancestry, but you live longer than normal.

Size

Your size is either Small or Medium, based on the size of your non-dragon ancestors.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Dual Type

You have two creature types: humanoid and dragon. You can be affected by a game effect if it works on either of your creature types.

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.

Skill Proficiency

Choose between Persuasion and Intimidation. You gain proficiency in the chosen skill.

Feats

For the purpose of feats, you fulfil the prerequisite for all dragonborn feats.

Draconic Ancestry

You have draconic ancestry. Choose one type of dragon from the Draconic Ancestry table. Your optional 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)

Major Feature

Choose one of the following major features that represents your draconic lineage.

Minor Features

Choose two of the following minor features.