Homebrew Dracobold Species Details

Dracobold Overview

Dracobolds are rare hybrid beings, the result of a unique blend of kobold cunning and draconic majesty. Bearing the fiery resilience and latent power of dragons alongside the small, agile stature of kobolds, they walk a fine line between acceptance and suspicion in many societies. Most Dracobolds conceal their true nature, adopting the guise of ordinary kobolds to avoid drawing attention, but those who embrace their hybrid identity often strive to prove themselves as something greater.

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Physical Description

Dracobolds are slightly taller and sturdier than typical kobolds, standing around 3 to 4 feet tall. Their scales often gleam with a metallic or fiery sheen, a clear nod to their draconic heritage. Small, curved horns and sharp facial features set them apart, while their tails, more muscular and prehensile than most kobolds, assist with balance and agility.

Their eyes are bright and expressive, often hinting at the latent magical energy within. Dracobolds tend to favor lightweight, practical clothing or armor, often tailored to their unique physiology. Those wishing to blend in with kobolds will keep their more draconic traits concealed, sometimes wearing hoods or cloaks.

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Society

Dracobolds have no society of their own, as their existence is often the result of rare circumstances. Many grow up among kobolds or dragonborn, where they are either ostracized or seen as unique tools of destiny. Despite their draconic blood, Dracobolds often face the same challenges as kobolds, being underestimated and undervalued by larger, more dominant species.

Their natural resilience and resourcefulness make them skilled adventurers and survivors, and they often find kinship among those who are similarly misunderstood or outcast.

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Traits

Ability Score Increase:

• Your Dexterity score increases by 2, and your Constitution score increases by 1.

Age: Dracobolds mature quickly, reaching adulthood by age 6 and living up to 120 years.

Alignment: Most Dracobolds are driven by survival and freedom, leaning toward chaotic alignments. They often have good or neutral tendencies, though some, embittered by rejection, may lean toward evil.

Size: Dracobolds are small, standing between 3 and 4 feet tall and weighing around 100 lbs.

Speed: Your base walking speed is 35 feet.

Breath Weapon:

• You can use your action to exhale destructive energy in a 30-foot line. Your Draconic Ancestry determines the damage type of the exhalation (fire).
• Save DC: 8 + your Constitution modifier + your proficiency bonus.
• Damage: 1d10 (increases to 2d10 at level 6, 3d10 at level 11, and 4d10 at level 17).
• Uses: Equal to your Constitution modifier (minimum 1) per short or long rest.
• Stress Mechanic: Using your breath weapon adds 1 stress point to your Draconic Mantle system.

Fire Resistance: You have resistance to fire damage.

Darkvision: You can see in dim light within 60 feet 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.

Sunlight Sensitivity: You have disadvantage on attack rolls and Perception checks that rely on sight when you, the target of your attack, or whatever you are trying to perceive is in direct sunlight.

Cold-Blooded:

• In temperatures below 40°F, your speed is reduced by 10 feet, and you have disadvantage on Dexterity checks and saving throws. You must make a DC 12 Constitution saving throw per hour or gain 1 level of exhaustion.
• In temperatures above 85°F, you have advantage on Dexterity checks and saving throws, and your short rests take only 15 minutes.

Fleeting Courage: When you succeed on a saving throw, you gain advantage on your next attack roll or saving throw before the end of your next turn.

Hoarding Instinct: You must succeed on a DC 10 Wisdom saving throw to willingly part with any treasure or valuables worth more than 100 gp. Failure results in you finding excuses to retain the item.

Languages: You can speak, read, and write Common and Draconic.

(Found this on reddit and wanted to add some flavor its my first shot at somthing, imgs are placeholders owned by me)

Dracobold Traits

The Dracobold is a small but resilient race, blending kobold ingenuity with draconic power. Their fiery lineage grants them unique abilities while also presenting challenges that require resourcefulness and cunning. Dracobolds are built using the Dragonborn as a template for ease of adaptation and to align with their draconic ancestry.

Dusksight (pt)

 

Darkvision: You can see in dim light within 60 feet as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You cannot discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.

Sunlight Sensitivity: While in direct sunlight, you have disadvantage on attack rolls and on Perception checks that rely on sight.

 

Cold-Blooded (pt)

Below 40°F:

• Your speed is reduced by 10 feet, and you have disadvantage on Dexterity checks and saving throws.
• Every hour, make a DC 12 Constitution saving throw or gain 1 level of exhaustion.

Above 85°F:

• You gain advantage on Dexterity checks and saving throws.
• Short rests take only 15 minutes instead of 1 hour.

Draconic Burst (pt)

"As a bonus action, you unleash a burst of draconic energy, gaining 10 feet of movement and the ability to Dash or Disengage without provoking opportunity attacks.

You can use this feature a number of times equal to your Constitution modifier (minimum of 1). All uses refresh after a short or long rest."

Fleeting Courage (pt)

 

"Gain advantage on your next attack roll or saving throw before the end of your next turn after succeeding on a saving throw."

 

Hoarding Instinct (pt)

"Make a DC 10 Wisdom saving throw to willingly part with valuables over 100 gp. Failure means hesitation or excuses to keep the item."

Ability Score Increase (pt)

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

Age (Pt)

Young Dracobolds grow rapidly, walking within hours of hatching and speaking their first words by 6 months. By the age of 2, they match the size and maturity of a 10-year-old human child, reaching adulthood by 6. Dracobolds have a lifespan of around 120 years, though their fiery spirits often lead them to live boldly rather than cautiously.

Size (pt)

Dracobolds are smaller and lighter than most humanoid races, standing between 3 and 4 feet tall and weighing around 100 pounds. Your size is Small.

Speed (pt)

Your base walking speed is 35 feet.

Draconic Ancestry (pt)

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 (PT)

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 1d10 damage on a failed save, and half as much damage on a successful one. The damage increases to 2d10 at 6th level, 3d10 at 11th level, and 4d10 at 17th level. After you use your breath weapon, you can’t use it again until you complete a short or long rest. Uses equal to constitution modifier(min 1).

Damage Resistance (pt)

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

Languages (pt)

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.