Ancestry: Dragonborn
Born of dragons, as their name proclaims, the dragonborn walk proudly through a world that greets them with fearful incomprehension. Shaped by draconic gods or the dragons themselves, dragonborn originally hatched from dragon eggs as a unique race, combining the best attributes of dragons and humanoids. Some dragonborn are faithful servants to true dragons, others form the ranks of soldiers in great wars, and still others find themselves adrift, with no clear calling in life.
Dragonborn appear as tall humanoids with draconic scales, faces, claws, long tails, and horns. Their scales and eyes can be of any color, but are typically either blue, black, green, red, or white.
Dragonborn Traits
Ability Score Increase. One ability score of your choice increases by 2, and another by 1, to a maximum of 20.
Age. Young dragonborn grow quickly, walking 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 80.
Alignment. Dragonborn tend towards extremes, making a conscious choice for one side or the other between Good and Evil. More side with good than evil, but villainous dragonborn can be quite terrible indeed.
Creature Type. You are a Humanoid. You are also considered a Dragon for any prerequisite or effect that requires you to be a Dragon.
Size. Dragonborn are taller and heavier than humans, standing well over 6 feet tall and averaging almost 250 pounds. Your size is Medium.
Speed. Your base walking speed is 30 feet.
Draconic Ancestor. You are distantly related to a particular kind of dragon. Choose a type of dragon from the below list; this determines the damage and area of your breath weapon, as well as determining the effects of certain heritage features.
| Dragon Color | 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) |
| Purple | Force | 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. It deals damage in an area according to your draconic ancestor. When you use your breath weapon, all creatures in the area must make a saving throw, the type of which is determined by your draconic ancestor. The DC of this saving throw is 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 increase to 3d6 at 6th level, 4d6 at 11th, and 5d6 at 16th level.
You can use your breath weapon a number of times equal to your Proficiency Bonus, regaining all expended uses after a long rest.
Languages. You can read, speak, and write Common and Draconic.
Heritage: Armored Hide
The Armored Hide Dragonborn are dragonborn whose scales aren't as magically tough as their ancestors, but are as protective as their ancestors, giving their body a natural hardness. These dragonborn are typically more calm and collected, and often speak in quieter tones.
The Armored Hide appear with bluntly-colored yet thick scales, thoroughly ridged and sometimes carved with sigils and other patterns.
Dragon Hide. You have a +1 bonus to your AC. Additionally, if you aren't wearing armor, your AC equals 13 + your Dexterity Modifier.
Heritage: Elemental Scales
Dragonborn of Elemental Scales have scaly hides infused with elemental energy akin to their draconic ancestor. They are more flamboyant than other dragonborn, choosing to show of their power either to inspire or intimidate others.
While the Elemental-Scaled Dragonborn appear similar to other dragonborn, your scales might hide a glow beneath them, or they might have a slight magical sheen over them that reveals your nature.
Damage Resistance. You have resistance to the damage type associated with your draconic ancestor.
Heritage: Feathered Drake
Some rare dragonborn are born with feathers accenting their scales. They are known for their beauty and love of the arts, and are typically the friendliest of all dragonborn, able to hold conversation for hours on end.
Feathered dragonborn have the smallest and weakest scales, but bear beautiful feathers, often arranged in crests and along the arms, legs, and tails. If they later gain wings, they are often feathered as well, rather than leathery.
Natural Performer. You have proficiency in the Performance skill as well as either the Deception, Intimidation, or Persuasion skill.