Dragonborn are tall, powerful demihumans with scaled skin and dragon-like heads. They typically weigh about 250 pounds and stand around 6’ tall. As reptiles, they reproduce by laying eggs. Unlike true dragons, dragonborn do not have wings or tails. Dragonborn live in clans based on the colour of their scales (see Draconic Bloodline) and are known for their fierce loyalty and their love of hoarding gold. It is believed that dragonborn were created by the dragon gods.
Like dragons, dragonborn can exhale a breath weapon of destructive energy. The shape of the breath weapon and the type of damage it inflicts depend on the species of dragon that the character has an affinity with (see Draconic Bloodline).
Frequency of use: Up to 3 times per day.
Area: The size of the breath weapon depends on the shape:
▶ Cloud: 10’ wide, 15’ long.
▶ Cone: 15’ wide at the far end, 20’ long.
▶ Line: 5’ wide, 30’ long.
Damage: All caught in the area suffer damage equal to half the dragonborn’s current hit points (rounded up). A save versus breath is allowed for half damage.
Each dragonborn has an affinity with a specific species of dragons. This determines their breath weapon and the colour of their scales. The player should roll on the table below to determine the character’s draconic affinity.
| Draconic Bloodline | Breath Weapon | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| d10 | Colour | Damage | Shape |
| 1–2 | Black | Acid | Line |
| 3–4 | Blue | Lightning | Line |
| 5–6 | Green | Poison | Cloud |
| 7–8 | Red | Fire | Cone |
| 9–10 | White | Cold | Cone |
A dragonborn gains a +2 bonus to saving throws against the type of damage associated with their breath weapon.
Dragonborn are affected by magic that specifically targets dragons (e.g. a sword +1, +3 vs dragons).