Homebrew Clutchling Species Details

Clutchlings 

Clutchlings are small goblinoid creatures that resemble miniature yetis between 2 and 3 feet tall. They have thick shaggy fur that helps them survive in high mountain regions.

Culture and Beliefs

Clutchlings are typically solitary, choosing a life of solitude of a single dragon rather than forming communities. Their servitude is often seen as a sacred duty tied to their ancestry, passed down through generations as part of their cultural identity. Many clutchlings believe they were created to serve, and see their role as assistants tona dragonlord as an honor, despite the challenges and sacrifices it brings. Serving a dragon is physically demanding and can be mentally taxing, but they view it as their purpose.

Behaviors and Personality

When encountered by cities or by travelers, Clutchlings appear shy, wary and in a hurry. They prefer to complete tasks as quickly and as quietly as possible to avoid drawing attention. Years of Servitude and often harsh treatment from their dragon overlords have given Clutchlings a low self-esteem. Yet they are incredibly resilient and resourceful. Many have learned to handle difficult tasks and endure hardship without complaint, valuing perseverance and duty over self-indulgence.

Life Outside of Servitude 

Not all Clutchlings accept their life of servitude. Some, often those who grew weary of constant demands and lack of appreciation, choose to escape and seek freedom in caves or cities. For these Clutchlings, adjusting to life away from dragons is challenging. Some manage to blend into city life, finding a new purpose, while others struggle with their newfound independence. However, leaving a dragonlord service is risky, if the dragon feels wronged, it may relentlessly pursue its former servant...

Clutchling Traits

As a clutchling, you have the following racial traits.

Creature Type

You are a Humanoid. You are also considered a goblinoid for any prerequisite or effect that requires you to be a goblinoid.

Size

Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your walking speed is 30 feet.

Darkvision

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 discern colors in that darkness only as shades of gray.

Shrug Off Pain

When you take damage from a single source that is equal to or less than your level you can use your reaction to reduce the damage to zero.

Draconic Knowledge

You can speak, read, and write draconic. Additionally you instinctively know any resistances, immunities, and vulnerabilities of a draconic creature. You have advantage on all Charisma and Wisdom (insight) checks made to interact with or discern the intentions of draconic creatures.

Powerful Build

You count as one size larger when determining your carrying capacity and the weight you can push, drag, or lift.

Servants Stamina

You have advantage on saving throws against exhaustion caused my nonmagical means