Homebrew Dragonblood Species Details

Beware of those with dragons blood, for their voices shout like thunder. Beware of those with dragon blood, for their steps are sure to wander. Beware of those with dragons blood, for they carry a heavy weight. For maddness takes a little push, when you teeter on the brink.

— ancient nursery rhyme

 

Though both are born from the descendants of pure dragons, as their names proclaim, the dragonbloods and dragonborns are different to say the least. Dragonborns look very much like dragons standing erect in humanoid form, though they lack wings or a tail. Dragonbloods, however, retain a human form, they only outside physical tell for a Dragonblood is their eyes. They vary in a range of shades, but when experiancing a deep emotion they glow like celestial stars, turning completely white with no pupils.

The actual blood of a dragonblood, varies in color depending on the dragon they are decended from. Most common being bright red, green, and blue. The rarest colors being pure white and onyx black. 

 

Dragonblood Traits

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

Cantrips

This power flows deep in your blood since you were young.

Light

Produce Flame

Dragon Familiars

Dragons, if alive in the world, can be attuned to your soul and you can eventually mount and/or keep them as a familiar.

Ability Score Fluctuation

Your Strength score increases by 1, your Charisma score increases by 4, your Constitution score decreases by 2, and your Intelligence score increases by 1.

Age

Most Dragonbloods have the same lifespan as humans, though in some rare cases they can live to be 200 years old.

Alignment

Dragonbloods, have a born predisposition for madness depending on their alignment. 

Size

Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Dragonblood Main Traits

These are traits that separate dragonbloods and dragonborns. 

Expertise in Animal Handling

Darkvision

Vulnerability to the cold

Proficiency in two skills

Damage Immunity

You have immunity to damage associated with fire.

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.