Homebrew Dragon Kind Species Details
Going with the crowd, Dragon Kind often try to fit in. Born of Dragons, they hatch from their reptilian eggs to a surprised mother. They look like humans, with only their reptilian eyes, sharp teeth, taloned feet, and great curled horns giving them away. They are often believed to be a dragon in disguise, come to wreak havoc on towns by superstitious townspeople. This is untrue. They usually hide their eyes and feet to try to not stand out. Unlike their brethren, the Dragon Born, who gain the strength of dragons, Dragon Kind gains the wisdom. Dragon Kind do not have breath weapons either, and are very jealous because of it, causing rivalries between them and Dragonborn. Dragon Kind are few and rare. Their horns are the same shape as their draconic parent's horns were.
Dragon Kind Traits
Your draconic heritage manifests in a variety of traits you share with other dragonborn.Draconic Melee
At first level, Dragon Kind can extend sharp talons from their hands. These talons do 1d8 damage and stay extended for 1 minute before disappearing. These count as an unarmed strike. They can use this trait once per long rest.
At fifth level, they also grow wings from their backs during this action that grant them a flying speed of 35 feet. Like the talons, the wings also disappear after 1 minute.
At tenth level, they can transform into a dragon wyrmling during this action. If your hit points are higher than the wyrmlings, keep your hit points. You can only fly at a speed of 40 feet though. The color of wyrmling that you transform into is the same as your draconic parent's color. You cannot use a breath weapon though.
At fifteenth level, you can turn into an adult dragon. However, your flight speed is 60 feet, you can not breathe underwater, frightening presence only lasts for 24 seconds, you cannot use legendary actions, and you subtract 30 hit points from whatever hit point score you get. You still cannot use a breath weapon. after you turn back from a dragon you gain a level of exhaustion.
at twentieth level, you can still only turn into an adult dragon, but all previous restrictions are lifted. This also now lasts 5 minutes. You can use your breath weapon once during this.
Draconic Wisdom
You are proficient in history and perception. If this history check has anything t do with dragons, you automatically succeed.
Ability Score Increase
Your Wisdom score increases by 1, and your Charisma score increases by 2.
Age
Dragon Kind mature at the same speed as humans, however, they can live to be up to 200.
Alignment
Dragon Kind tends to lean towards the middle. Most Dragon Kind are neutral, but those who side lash out at society are often chaotic or evil.
Size
Dragon Kind are taller than humans on average, but only by a few inches. Your average range of height is 6-7 feet tall. Your weight is the same as a human's.
Speed
Your base walking speed is 30 feet.
Damage Resistance
You have resistance to the damage type associated with your draconic ancestry.
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.
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