Homebrew Droliaths Species Details

Born of dragons, as their name proclaims, the dragonborn walk proudly through a world that greets them with fearful incomprehension, except for this group of dragonborn. Droliath's rarely interact with other races aside from Goliaths because they try to be as self-sufficient as possible. Like others in the dragonborn, Droliath's hatch from dragon eggs as a uniqueness to their race, combining the best attributes of dragons and humanoids. Droliath's are primarily found as faithful workers to their clans leader. If exiled they may be found work in a sort of trade with no clear calling in life. 

Proud Dragon Kin

Droliath's look very much like dragons standing erect in humanoid form, though they lack wings or a tail. The first Droliath had scales of vibrant hues matching the colors of their dragon kin, but through generations of interbreeding in cold/harsh environments they have lost their unique appearance and a dull grey look is all that is seemingly left. Their small, fine scales are usually black in color, sometimes ranging to a rusty color. They are tall and strongly built, often standing close to 8½ feet tall and weighing 400 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 some dragonborn clans. These Droliath's lost their colorful scales that more closely match those of their dragon ancestor—dark red, royal blue, deep black, or in rare cases gold.

Semi Self-Sufficient Clans

Droliath's owe their devotion and respect to their clan's leader above all else. Their leader is chose based on experience and power. Each Droliath's conduct reflects on the honor of his or her clan, and bringing dishonor to the clan can result in expulsion and exile. Each dragonborn knows his or her station and duties within the clan, and honor bestowed by the leader demands maintaining the bounds of that position.

A continual drive for self-improvement reflects the self-sufficiency of the race as a whole. Droliath's value skill and excellence in all endeavors. They hate to fail, and they push themselves to extreme efforts before they give up on something. A Droliath's holds mastery of a particular skill as a lifetime goal. Members of other races find it hard to earn respect from the leader of the Droliath clans since Droliath's prefer to keep to themselves rather than ask for assistance from other races, the only exception Droliath's are easily will to make with other races is goliaths since they are often needed.

Though all Droliath's strive to be self-sufficient, they recognize that help is sometimes needed in difficult situations. But the best source for such help is the clan, and when a clan needs help, it turns to goliath clans before seeking aid from other dragonborn races, since they are often seen as a disgrace for their inability to use a breathe weapon. Often times Droliath's will find them selves assimilating goliaths into there clans if it is needed or if the goliaths provide sufficient means to which they can be useful. If there is not enough of a reason for goliaths to be in the clan they will be exiled until they are deemed necessary

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, Tonash

Female Names: Akra, Biri, Daar, Farideh, Harann, Havilar, Jheri, Kava, Korinn, Mishann, Nala, Perra, Raiann, Sora, Surina, Thava, Uadjit, Tlal

Childhood Names: Climber, Earbender, Leaper, Pious, Shieldbiter, Zealous, Landslider

Clan Names: Clethtinthiallor, Daardendrian, Delmirev, Drachedandion, Fenkenkabradon, Kepeshkmolik, Kerrhylon, Kimbatuul, Linxakasendalor, Myastan, Nemmonis, Norixius, Ophinshtalajiir, Prexijandilin, Shestendeliath, Turnuroth, Verthisathurgiesh, Yarjerit, verthichai

Droliaths Traits

Your draconic heritage manifests in a variety of traits you share with other dragonborn.

Ability Score Increase

Your Strength score increases by 1, and your Constitution score increases by 2.

Age

Young dragonborn grow quickly. They walk hours after hatching, attain the size and development of a 10-year-old human child by the age of 5, and reach adulthood by 25. They live to be around 120.

Size

Droliaths are taller and heavier than the rest of the dragonborn race, standing between 8 and 9 feet tall and averaging between 340 and 450 pounds. Your size is Large.

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

Gain resistance to Lightning, Fire, Cold, Acid, and Poison, but have no breathe weapon.

Damage Resistance

You have resistance to the following damage types: cold, fire, lightning, acid, and poison

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common, Draconic, and Giant. 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. 

Giant is a bizarre language - it is possible to convey deep intellectual meaning with it, but difficult to have casual conversation. As such, the written language is far more elaborate than the spoken language. Due to the nature of giants, Jotun can only really be spoken at a shout, and in a deep, booming voice. For this reason, many humanoid races struggle to speak it with any level of clarity. Prolonged conversation with a giant can cause hearing loss.