Homebrew Drakora Species Details

Hidden deep in the caverns of high mountains, the Drakora, Unknown to even the natives of the land with only terrifying rumors of death coming from nowhere, evoke fear and wonder. They are the descendants of dragons and Aarakocra, who are both vicious and discrete, more often choosing to eliminate targets from great distances and disappear rather than engaging in direct combat. In rare cases some may find their vicious instincts too much to resist causing their eyes and throats to glow with brilliant fiery colors, billowing smoke from their nostrils and mouths. 

They are soldiers, barbarians, assassins, and snipers, their outposts are nearly undetectable and function as fortresses in a world full of enemies and prey.

Scale and Feather

From below, Drakora look much like small dragons. Only when they descend to strike or walk across the ground does their humanoid appearance reveal itself. Standing upright, Drakora might reach 7 feet tall, and they have long, narrow legs that taper to sharp talons.

Scales cover their bodies, with feathers descending from the top of their heads to the tip of their long tails ending in a spread fan like pattern. Their plumage typically denotes membership in a tribe. Males have longer tail feathers, with feathers of Black, Blue, or Purple. Females have longer feathers around the head, usually with brighter colors around the tips. Their heads complete the draconic appearance, with  variations reflecting the appearance of large dragons.

Sky Assassins

Nowhere are the drakora more comfortable than in the sky. They can spend hours in the air, and some go as long as days, locking their wings in place and letting the thermals hold them aloft. In battle, they prove dynamic and acrobatic fliers, moving with remarkable speed and grace, diving to lash opponents with weapons or talons before turning and flying away.

Once airborne, a drakora leaves the sky with reluctance. On their native plane, they can fly for days or months, landing only to lay their eggs and feed their young before launching themselves back into the air. They sometimes forget or ignore vertical distances, and they have no mercy for those earthbound people forced to live and toil on the ground.

Drakora Names

Drakora 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

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

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

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

DRAKORA BACKGROUNDS

Backgrounds that are most appropriate for Drakora include the outlander, the soldier, and the Far Traveler.

The small colonies of Drakora are insular and remote, and few Drakora live away from their caverns. No more than a few dozen Drakora live away from the nests of their families. Those that do are usually rangers or fighters, constantly patrolling for outside threats.

 

Drakora Traits

As an Drakora, you have certain traits in common with your people. Being able to fly at high speed starting at 1st level is exceptionally effective in certain circumstances and exceedingly dangerous in others. As a result, playing a Drakora requires special consideration by your DM.

Keen Senses

You have proficiency in the Perception skill.

Sunlight Sensitivity

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

Ability Score Increase

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

Age

Drakora reach maturity by age 50 and can live to be 450 years old.

Alignment

Most Drakora are neutral and rarely choose sides when it comes to law and chaos. Tribal leaders and warriors might be lawful, while explorers and adventurers might tend toward chaotic.

Size

Drakora are about 7 feet tall. They have thin, lightweight bodies that weigh between 90 and 150 pounds. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 25 feet.

Flight

You have a flying speed of 50 feet. To use this speed, you can’t be wearing medium or heavy armor.

Superior Darkvision

Your darkvision has a radius of 120 feet.

Languages

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