Homebrew Half-Dragon Species Details

Physical Description

At a distance, half-dragons are often confused with a human or elf, but as the viewer draws closer the differences become wildly apparent. Scales run along their cheeks, neck, up and down their arms and legs, and back. Some may have small horns on their heads, while others may posses a tail that reaches down towards their ankles; few may have both. Slitted eyes and forward-facing, pointed ears complete their draconic appearance.

History

In some cultures, half-dragons have been seen as creatures blessed by the gods, while in others they’re treated as abominations of natural law. Because of this, they may be surprised by the positive or negative attitude towards them when entering a new town. Half-dragons are incapable of having natural born offspring, leading to the race being incredibly rare in nearly all regions of the world.

Throughout history, half-dragons become trusted sages sought far and wide for their extensive knowledge, while others may become vicious mercenaries feared throughout the countryside. Though many become wanderers searching for many different things,most often their draconic parent, an adventuring life comes as the next logical step to finding what they're looking for.

Half-Dragon Names

Half-dragons usually adopt the naming scheme of their parent's society. On rare occasions, they may also have a draconic name either as their only name or nickname.

Male: Zerdeog, Eolzryd, Kaymycrurth, Uthyr

Female: Hevnael, Irvyt, Fuvnir, Cezetx

 

 

Half-Dragon Traits

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

Ability Score Increase

Your Strength, Dexterity, and Charisma scores all increase by 1.

Age

Half-dragons reach maturity after approximately 20 years. After reaching adulthood, their aging slows dramatically and lifespans range from hundreds to thousands of years.

Alignment

Half-dragons often vary wildly in alignment, but many retain the chaotic nature that rests in their blood. Very few Half-dragons are known to follow laws of any creature, instead opting to craft a personal code over a period of many decades. Such code is rarely ever broken.

Size

Half-dragons range from 5 to 7 feet tall, often rivaling Dragonborn. Your size is Medium.

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.

Damage Resistance

You have resistance to the damage type associated with your draconic ancestry.

Languages

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