Homebrew Dragonborn Half-elf Species Details

Of fey and Scale

Even though Dragonborn Half-elves are a combination of two known races, the combination makes them seem otherwordly but not in a divine sence. Their bodies have diffrent "mutations", some have a dragon like snouts and fangs while others keep the elegant form of the elves, some are coverd with scales while others only have a few. There are a few traits that they all share, tall slender bodies, a tail and horns. The hands and fingers are thicker and stronger but not less agile then an elfs' and their nails are more often then not claw like.

Born Wanderers

The Dragonborn Half-elves have had a hard time settling down, from the day they were born, banished by both elves and Dragonborn alike, they have wandered these lands. Their apperance frighten most people so they have learned the way of speach, being able to charm your way into a city or town to resupply on goods they cant get for themself is a necessity to thier survival. Their inherent magical properties gave them, after enough practice,  the possibilty to adjust thier appearence for a short time.

Even though they are accepted in some places they kept moving, staying to long in the same place makes the Dragonborn Half-elf spirit restless. Few have managed to settle down but those that do, the long for the open plains, snowy mountains and the windy coasts.

Dragonborn Half-elf Names

Being banished by thier ancestors Dragonborn Half-elves carry no family name, they only have the name given to them by thier parents. Thier names can be of Elvish or Dragonborn nature but are usually a mix of the two.

Dragonborn Half-elf names:  Eldridorth, Ziervyduin, Gailliurel, Aimerkyr, Frodeotar, Vulenurth, Zayvys, Ardrephyth, Xaisseth, Nievphueil

Dragonborn Half-elf Traits

Dragonborn Half-elves share some traits with both elves and dragonborn but have also gained some unique to them.

Ability Score Increase

Your Dexterity score increases by 2, and your Charisma score increases by 1

Age

Dragonborn Half-elves mature at the age of 14 and can live to be 400 years.

Size

Dragonborn Half-elves stand between 6 and 7 feet tall and weigh between 200-300 pounds. Your size is Medium

Speed

Your walknig speed is 35 feet.

Darkvision

Thanks to your Elven Herritage, you have superior vision in dark and dim conditions. 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 can’t discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.

Fey Ancestry

You have advantage on saving throws against being charmed, and magic cant put you to sleep.

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

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.

Shapeshifters

At 5th level you learn how to use the Alter Self spell, you can cast it once per long rest.

Languages

You can read, speak and write Common, Elven and Draconic