Homebrew Drachenmann Species Details

Jirsha burst from the swamp water with a blood-curdling roar. Four thug-like humans spun in shock at the sudden appearance of the slightly feminine form of a humanoid lizard leaping into their midst and reached for weapons, but Jirsha had the advantage. Her javelin flew true, striking the human furthest from her position. Landing amidst the other three, her strong tail knocked the legs out from beneath the male to her right and slightly behind her. Meanwhile, Jirsha ripped the claws on her right hand through the throat of the female in front of her. Her left hand swiped at the male on her left, but the man leaned backwards out of reach. Jirsha wasn't done yet though, for she snapped her long snout forward, locking her powerful jaws on the male's throat, only to immediately rear back, taking flesh and blood with her. She turned to the uninjured male, who was only just now struggling to his feet, eyes wide with terror.

"Take thisss messsage back to your people, human. Blackthorn swamp belongs to Clan Rootfang. We will not ssstand by while humanss hunt our people. Any humanss found in our territory will be ssslaughtered.  

The human nodded nervously. Jirsha could smell fresh urine on the male. One final, violent hiss sent the male clawing his way to his feet into a stumbling run away from her and her people.

Proud Tribal People

Drachenmann look very much like lizards standing erect in humanoid form, though they lack wings. The Drachenmann often have scales of vibrant hues matching the colors of their natural environment. Their scales are usually thicker than that off dragonborn. They are tall and strongly built, often standing close to 7½ feet tall and weighing 300 pounds or more. Their hands and feet are strong, talonlike claws with three fingers and a thumb on each hand. Their tails are powerful and are sometimes ridged with bony spurs. Some rare few even have horns, though the more common  Drachenmann look upon such specimens as blessed by the gods, or at least spawned by a nearby dragon. 

Self-Sufficient Clans

To any Drachenmann, the tribe is more important than life itself. Drachenmann owe their devotion and respect to their tribe above all else, even the gods. Each individual's conduct reflects on the honor of his or her tribe, and bringing dishonor to the tribe can result in expulsion and exile. Each Drachenmann knows his or her station and duties within the tribe, and survival demands maintaining the bounds of that position.

Drachenmann Names Drachenmann have personal names given at birth. A childhood name or nickname is often used among clutchmates as a descriptive term or a term of endearment. The name might recall an event or center on a habit.

Male Names: Arjhan, Balasar, Bharash, Donaar, Ghesh, Heskan, Kriv, Medrash, Mehen, Nadarr, Pandjed, Patrin, Rhogar, Shamash, Shedinn, Tarhun, Torinn

Female Names: Akra, Biri, Daar, Farideh, Harann, Havilar, Jheri, Kava, Korinn, Mishann, Nala, Perra, Raiann, Sora, Surina, Thava, Uadjit

Childhood Names: Climber, Earbender, Leaper, Pious, Shieldbiter, Zealous

DRACONIANS

In the Dragonlance setting, the followers of the evil goddess Takhisis learned a dark ritual that let them corrupt the eggs of metallic dragons, producing evil dragonborn called draconians. Five types of draconians, corresponding to the five types of metallic dragons, fought for Takhisis in the War of the Lance: auraks (gold), baaz (brass), bozak (bronze), kapak (copper), and sivak (silver). In place of their draconic breath weapons, they have unique magical abilities.

 

Drachenmann Traits

Your Drachenmann heritage manifests in a variety of traits you share with other Lizardfolk.

Ability Score Increase

Your Strength or Wisdom score increases by 2, and your Constitution score increases by 2.

Age

Young Drachenmann  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 120.

Alignment

Drachenmann tend to live lives neutral to good or evil, tending to do what's necessary to survive.

Size

Drachenmann are taller and heavier than humans, standing well over 7 feet tall and averaging almost 350 pounds. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Drachenmann are natural swimmers.

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Your base swimming speed is 40 feet.

You can hold your breath for three times the normal length of time.

Natural Weaponry

Drachenmann are deadly combatants even when they are not armed with melee weapons. Their claws deal 1d4 + Strength or Dexterity damage. Their bite deals 1d8  + Strength or Dexterity damage. The Tail slap deals base unarmed damage and if it hits, the target must make a Dexterity or Strength check vs a DC of 10 + damage dealt.

Natural Armor

The scales of Drachenmann vary in size and thickness, but always provide at least a modicum of protection. Your natural AC is 13 plus your Constitution modifier.

Languages

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