Homebrew Half-Dragon Species Details
With no true place, half-dragons find themselves in a similar situation as half-elves. Some are respected while others are cast out as abominations.
A Strange Mix
Half-dragons are an odd mix of their parents. Blessed with their dragon parent's polymorph ability - though limited, many live their lives blending in with their non-dragon parent's race. Granted two forms, one will take after the non-dragon parent, whether they be elf, dwarf, or human. An elf form might be stockier than their elven parent just as a dwarven form might be taller or a human form carrying some other marker, whether it be hair or eye color that mimics the dragon parent's form. The dragon form is similar to a dragonborn though often slimmer. Half-dragons sport both a tail and wings and other draconian features such as frills or horns combined with non-dragon features like hair and hands and feet lacking claws.
Half-Dragon Names
Half-dragons can have a variety of different names. Some may harken back to their non-dragon side while some may have names that more proudly display their draconic parentage. Nicknames are often common in half-dragons, given to them by family or friends, and may reference certain physical features such as color or a particularly dominate frill.
Half-Dragon Traits
Your draconic heritage manifests in a variety of traits you share with other half-dragons.Ability Score Increase
+1 to Strength
+1 to trait of your choosing
Polymorph
Like your dragon parent, you have the ability to polymorph. You can naturally shift from your draconic form and non-draconic form though those are the only forms you can pick from. Doing so counts a bonus action and some abilities are only available to you in draconic form, such as breath weapon and flying speed (as per level granted).
Age
Half-dragons age in a similar fashion to their non-dragon parent's race, hitting age markers at a slightly increased pace. Lifespan is typically 100 years though can vary if the other parent is elven or of a particularly short-lived race.
Alignment
Half-dragons can be of any alignment. Some favor their dragon parentage while others may stray far from both parents' alignments.
Size
Dragonborn are taller and heavier than humans, standing well over 6 feet tall and averaging almost 250 pounds. Your size is Medium.
Speed
Your base walking speed is 30 feet.
At ninth level, you gain a base flying speed of 30 feet.
Draconic Parentage
You have draconic parentage. Choose one type of dragon from the Draconic Parentage table. Your breath weapon and damage resistance are determined by the dragon type, as shown in the table.
Draconic Parentage
| 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 parentage 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 parentage. 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 long rest. This ability is only available when in draconic form.
Damage Resistance
You have resistance to the damage type associated with your draconic ancestry.
Languages
You can speak, read, and write Draconic and the language of your non-dragon parent, whether that be common, elven, dwarven, etc.
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