Homebrew Fire Folk Species Details

Brash and Bold
The fire folk empire once existed over a vast expanse, covering the volcanic islands of ___ in the east. That empire has since fallen, and even their largest city, ____, was destroyed by a volcano. Most remaining fire folk can be found in ____. Small populations also remain in tiny communities, hiding from larger nations. Fire folk usually stand between 5 and 6 feet tall. Their skin is typically darker compared to other human races. Fire folk like to wear bold colors like reds and yellows.

Fervor for Life
Of all the races, fire folk have the most zest. Fire folk have dozens of festivals and find any excuse they can to throw a party. Festivals are held almost weekly, if not more so, with multiple reasons to celebrate life and love. The fire folk of____ have the most advanced industry and are the crafters of many different kinds of trinkets and treasures. Fire folk are also the biggest crafters of weapons and armor. In antiquity, they were used for war or palace coups, but now they are only used for practice or ceremonial decoration.

Volatile Throne, Steady Community
The fire folk typically live for less than a century. Of all the societies, fire folk could be considered the most changing. The rulers of the empire succeeded rapidly, and while the succession of the throne was typically handed down along familial lines, it was not uncommon for others to take over the throne for their own families. In recent times, the empire has fallen to the point where many families claim kinship with royal lines, but none have any true authority over other fire folk. Firelacing comes from the fire folk, and tradition dictates that the ability was originally learned from dragons. Dragons are seen as the original firelacers, and fire folk revere these powerful creatures in daily life. Firelacing masters spend years learning control over their abilities. Amateur firelacers might use their abilities indiscriminately, but only a master will be able to exert true control over their fire, using it not only for its power but for its soothing light.

Fire Folk Traits

Fire folk all have some things in common due to their draconic heritage.

Ability Score Increase

Your Intelligence score increases by 1, and your Charisma score increases by 2.

Age

Fire Folk mature at the same rate as humans but live 10 years longer.

Alignment

Fire Folk might not have an innate tendency toward good lives, but many of them end up there. Good or not, an independent nature inclines many Fire Folk head toward a good alignment.

Size

Fire Folk are usually a couple of inches higher than humans. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Positive Flame

When you roll a 1 on the d20 for an attack roll, you can use your flames to pop the dice and it will reroll. You must use the new roll.

Fiery Resistance

You have resistance to fire damage.

Flammable Legacy

You know the fire bolt cantrip. When you reach 3rd level, you can cast the faerie fire spell as a 2nd-level spell once with this trait and regain the ability to do so when you finish a long rest. When you reach 5th level, you can cast the fireball spell once with this trait and regain the ability to do so when you finish a long rest. Strength is your spellcasting ability for these spells.

Languages

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