Dragonborn
While the origins of the elves are thought to be wrapped up in the Eldar, and the dwarves/gnomes/halflings in the Exodus, the history of the dragonborn (and their distant kin, tieflings and aasimar) is quite clear: dragonborn are a Created race, given life from dragons' eggs, and from there to flourish on their own. It is thought that even today, dragons periodically place a "firstborn dragonborn" (that is, Created from the egg) as an adoption with a family or other group to refresh the genetics of the race, though if true, it is not discussed among dragonborn. (Whether this is due to ignorance of their parentage or a deeper desire to preserve a secret is not known outside of the firstborn.)
Dragonborn, though not nearly as numerous as humans, are found throughout Azgaarnoth, in almost any climate or environment. Dragonborn of any color (metallic or chromatic) are viewed upon equally, though some folk are slightly more wary of the chromatic dragonborn, feeling those to be "a little more trouble" than their metallic cousins. Platinum dragonborn are found within Azgaarnoth, but are extremely rare, and will be gawked and stared at by commoners unless the coloration is hidden by clothing. Any platinum dragonborn are inevitably deeply linked to the Draconic Order, and equally deeply hunted by the Wyrmcult.
Draconic Ancestry. All dragonborn bear a strong resemblance to a dragon type--whether chromatic, gem, or metallic--and many of their abilities and traits descend from that genetic legacy.
| Dragon Color | Damage Type | Breath Weapon |
|---|---|---|
| Black | Acid | 5' by 30' line (DEX save) |
| Blue | Lightning | 5' by 30' line (DEX save) |
| Brown | Sand (force) | 15' cone (DEX save) |
| Gray | Venom (poison) | 5' by 30' line (DEX save) |
| Green | Poison gas (poison) | 15' cone (CON save) |
| Red | Fire | 15' cone (DEX save) |
| White | Cold | 15' cone (CON save) |
| Bronze | Lightning | 5' by 30' line (DEX save) |
| Brass | Fire | 5' by 30' line (DEX save) |
| Copper | Acid | 5' by 30' line (DEX save) |
| Gold | Fire | 15' cone (DEX save) |
| Silver | Cold | 15' cone (CON save) |
| Steel | Lightning | 5' by 30' line (DEX save) |
All dragonborn have the following trait:
Damage Resistances: the damage type associated with their ancestry
All dragonborn have the following action:
Breath Weapon (Recharge 5-6). The breath weapon deals damage in an area according to its ancestry. All creatures in the area must make a saving throw, the type of which is determined by your ancestry. The DC of this saving throw is 8 + the dragonborn's Constitution modifier + their 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 may use your breath weapon a number of times equal to your Constitution modifier. You regain expended uses on a long rest.
Dragonborn
Medium humanoid (dragonborn, draconic), any alignment
- Armor Class 15 (chain shirt)
- Hit Points 13 (3d8)
- Speed 30 ft.
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA 12 (+1) 10 (+0) 10 (+0) 11 (+0) 11 (+0) 11 (+1)
- Proficiency Bonus +2
- Saving Throws
- Damage Vulnerabilities
- Damage Resistances see below
- Damage Immunities
- Condition Immunities
- Skills Perception +2,Stealth +2
- Senses darkvision 60 ft.,passive Perception 12
- Languages Common,Draconic
- Challenge 1/4
Draconic Ancestry. The dragonborn has ancestry to a kind of dragon, either chromatic, gem, or metallic. This determines the dragonborn's damage resistance trait and breath weapon action.