Dragon Raised (5e Background)
Dragon Raised[edit]
You were raised by dragons. You have learned to persuade and intimidate from the best of the best. You've gained the trust of a dragon and all their connections. But how? Maybe a gold dragon took pity on you, living in a largely working class settlement. Maybe you impressed a red dragon by overthrowing a political leader, and bringing chaos to - and possibly ending a civilization. Maybe a deep dragon found you stranded in the underdark and worked you as a slave, or maybe you impressed them and they thought highly of you.
Skill Proficiencies: Persuasion, Intimidation
Tool Proficiencies: One type of gaming set
Languages: Draconic, or if you already know it choose another one of your choice.
Equipment: One type of gaming set, a set of fine clothes, a trinket (page 160 PHB) and a pouch containing 30 gp
Feature: Draconic Connections[edit]
Thanks to your dragon parent, you share any connections they may have had. If the dragon used a messenger, you know where to find them. This could be a follower of the dragon, such as a dragon blessed, chosen, or speaker, or maybe a kobold. If the dragon did not use a messenger, then you have to contact the connections yourself. They should be willing to help, depending on what you're asking for.
Suggested Characteristics[edit]
Dragon raised have huge respect for dragons, value culture and love gold. Some go crazy at the sight of gold, and will do anything to get it, while some might appreciate culture more.
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I ask a lot of questions about different cultures. |
| 2 | I have huge respect for dragons, and their connections. |
| 3 | I expect kobolds to worship me, even though I'm not a dragon. |
| 4 | I treat dragonborn as if they were below me, because they are. |
| 5 | I get very angry when any kind of dragon is threatened. |
| 6 | I treat dragonborn with great respect, due to their draconic heritage and shared culture. |
| 7 | I have no remorse for dragons, because my draconic parent abused and used me. |
| 8 | I have flashbacks to when I was being raised or enslaved when I see a dragon('s lair) of the same type as my parent. |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Money. Money is the most important thing in the world, and I'd do anything to get some, even if that means breaking the law. (Chaotic) |
| 2 | Culture. There is nothing more important than culture. It shapes history and laws, which we must follow. (Lawful) |
| 3 | Control. I love control. I must be the head of any group I'm in, and if they refuse me, I'll get there by authoritarian means (Evil) |
| 4 | Religion. Worship is the most important thing, especially to Tiamat or Bahamut (Any) |
| 5 | Connections. Cooperation between creatures is the best way to figure anything out. (Good) |
| 6 | Balance. Everything is a complex interaction of forces that must be kept in a delicate balance (Neutral) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | Dragons are the most important thing to me, I'll do anything to protect them. |
| 2 | I'll do anything to keep my (rather small) horde safe. |
| 3 | Culture is the strongest force, and I stick to it, no matter the cost |
| 4 | I was given a magic item from my draconic parent, and wish to keep it safe. |
| 5 | Money is something sacred to me. |
| 6 | Bahamut/Tiamat are the most important gods in the pantheon. |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | I'll do anything for money, and it gets in the way of my relationships. |
| 2 | Common is a language I hardly understand. |
| 3 | I am so devoted to worshipping the dragon gods, that anyone who opposes them I must kill |
| 4 | The thought of dragons makes me mad, and enact violence on any mildly draconic creature. |
| 5 | Fire is beautiful, and so is anything on fire, so why not set fire to everything? |
| 6 | Anyone who is uncultured doesn't deserve my respect. |
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