Homebrew Dragon Species Details

Myriad dragons inhabit the world, from the lung dragons of the Far East to the dragon turtles of the vast oceans. But ten species in particular stand out: the so-called “true dragons.” The benevolent metallic dragons see themselves as stewards or shepherds, using their might to protect and enlighten lower creatures. Many are curious about humanoids and fond of traveling, and they are more likely to take a direct interest in the magical arts. Despite their kindhearted nature, they are still dragons, proud and miserly.Metallic dragons can get along well with others and make good player characters. Chromatic dragons are almost universally evil; their greed and malice outmatched only by the foulest of fiends. These are the fearsome villains that terrorize the countryside, slaying for sport and seizing whatever treasures they find. And yet, there are exceptions; occasionally a chromatic dragon may turn towards the path of good. Some may have a bit of metallic blood in their ancestry, others perhaps had a life altering experience in their youth, or even a religious conversion. These chromatic dragons face a constant struggle against both their own dark nature and the rightfully- placed prejudice of humanoids everywhere. Such a dragon would be wise to join a band of adventurers.

Dragon Traits

Your draconic abilities manifest in a variety of ways, however, you are still very young.

Languages

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

Ability Score Increase

As a dragon, your strength and charisma scores each increase by 1.

Dragon Breath

You exhale a burst of element from your mouth, injuring any who fail to avoid it. As an action you may exhale a 5ft wide and 15ft long stream that deals 2d6 damage of your chosen subtype. Enemies caught in the stream may make a DC (8 + Prof + CON) DEX save for half damage on success or full damage on failure. This ability recharges after a short or long rest.

Age

The lifecycle of a dragon has a magical component. You are a dragon wyrmling less than five years old. You will not increase in size unless you take the Dragon class regardless of age. A dragon’s natural lifespan is around 1200 years although some live much longer.

Size

Your body is about 3ft long with a 3ft neck and 4ft tail. You weigh around 70lbs. Your size is small.

Non-Humanoid

You are affected by abilities that affect dragons. You are not affected by abilities that affect humanoids and not dragons. Your claws, cause you to have disadvantage with tools and weapons made for humanoids that you are not proficient with. Thematically your DM may decide to have you use barding instead of armor.

Bite

You are proficient with your bite. It is a natural melee weapon that deals 1d6 piercing damage.

Dragon Sight

You have Darkvision of 60ft.

Dragon Hide

You have resistance to the damage type associated with your subtype.