Homebrew Drakeas Species Details

"They're perfect, almost too perfect. That's how you can spot them. They'll appear as a human or an elf, but without a single blemish on them. Their skin will have no scars or birthmarks of any kind and their eyes will flare with the fire that's in their bellies."

-Sargeant Radley Zall

No one knows the true origins of this unique race. Some believe that they are a separate race while others are of the mindset that these dragons evolved from other species that eventually chose to live amongst humans. While their strength is greatly reduced in comparison with other known species of dragon, they make up for it with speed, intellect, and raw empathic abilities. Unlike the "pureblood" dragons, they are not nearly as drawn to gold as their brethren, valuing peace and knowledge over mortal wealth. 

Drakeas Kin

Drakeas look very similar in nature to their larger dragon cousins. They prefer to stand erect but can function on all fours where speed is needed. Their scales are much smoother than the solid ones of their elder kin. They have long horns protruding from their skulls, but they also have a mane that resembles a cross between human hair and a horse's mane. Standing fully erect, they tend to be between 5-6ft. tall, comparable to humans. 

This unassuming race of dragons possesses a unique ability to shift into an almost-human form, though the hair, eyes, sharp ears, and often the wings if they choose a form that reveals them, are a dead giveaway to what their true form is. Oddly, many drakeas prefer to remain in this form almost exclusively throughout their lives as mortals seem more at ease around them. 

Drakeas Culture

Having been banished from dragon habitats and typically scorned by their elder kin, Drakeas are often nomadic. They tend to prefer the company of other races that will tolerate their proximity (Humans, Dwarves, Halflings, etc.) What few drakeas that have come together to form a community, usually keep their groups small and mobile to no more than fifty of their kind. 

Drakeas value knowledge and experience over wealth and posterity. They tend to wander the world attempting to gain as much knowledge as possible. Though they prefer to remain out of the history books, drakeas are well known for being very charitable to the less fortunate, often giving more than they can spare. 

 

Drakeas Names

Drakeas have personal names given at birth. This name is used as a means to identify them, however, when announced, they will often give the names of their parents and grandparents as a means of identifying their heritage (Example: "I am Qira, daughter of Nylen, Son of Nylius!")
Their names also follow a certain pattern. The first two letters of a child's name will reflect the same as their gendered parent without repeat (Nylen>Nylus>Nylius, Qira>Qiua>Qipe)

Male Names: Eutherys, Brakthor, Ralari, Auirn, Nylus, Teracti, Raki'Agr

Female Names: Nayeli, Qira, Raiya, Younia, Amzer'ial, 

Drakeas Traits

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

Flight

Your base walking speed is 10 feet.

Ability Score Increase

Your Charisma ability get's a +2, and a +1 for Constitution

Age

Young drakeas grow quickly. They walk hours after hatching, attain the size and development of a 10-year-old human child by the age of 3, and reach adulthood by 15. They live to be around 300.

Draconic Form

At any time, you can transform into a dragon of the type matching your draconic heritage. You must take a long rest in this form, and then can only transform back to your humanoid form during a short rest. 

 While in dragon form, you gain a breath weapon, two claw attacks, and a bite attack. You cannot cast spells, nor can you wear armor or use traditional weapons. Your draconic AC is 11 + your Constitution modifier + your proficiency bonus.

 

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

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.

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.