Homebrew Dragonfolk Species Details

Dragons, terrifying creatures no doubt. Vibrant scales, graceful form, piecing eyes, any piece of these huge creatures is worth heaps of platinum.

I tell you what Serva, if you want to battle a dragon, you be my guest. But if you think for a second that you're killing that thing, one of that stature! You're a lunatic. It'll rip your body to damn shreds, do you want to know how many good men I've lost to those things? Don't dare come crying to me once you've lost a limb or two, if you come back at all...

- General Jade

 

Dragonfolk are very similar to their more feral counterparts, the appearance all the same, aside from the obvious bipedal nature, they are also much more intelligent than traditional dragons. Dragonfolk tend to be quite separated from other species, living in their own towns, cities, and fortresses. Dragonfolk further generally live segregated from each of the various types of the species, the more far apart the more different the element. Fire dragonfolk almost always are never seen with water dragonfolk, the idea of a connection between two is seen as incredibly taboo.

She's dead Rez.

Oh J, she's a great specimen! You can't keep going around with such close-mindedness. Perfect study material, and once we're done, we can sell the parts.

Sell the parts? What in the world are you implying?!

Come on, you know how tight money has been, this could be the foundation of a new future.

I suppose you're right...

- Former Researchers Rezznar and Jornn

 

Dragonfolk do generally get along with Dragonborns, but tend to see themselves as better than them.

Dragonfolk Traits

Your draconic nature manifests in a variety of traits you share with other dragonfolk.

Flight

You can use your wings to fly up into the air.

Ability Score Increase

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

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 3, and reach adulthood by 15. They live to be around 80.

Size

Dragonfolk are taller and heavier than humans, standing well over 6-7 feet tall and averaging anywhere from 200 to 300 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 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)

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 2d6 damage on a failed save, and half as much damage on a successful one. The damage increases to 3d6 at 6th level, 4d6 at 11th level, and 5d6 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, but to you as dragonfolk, it's just another language you use.