Lesser Dragon, Variant (3.5e Race)

Lesser Dragons

Called 'Lesser Dragons' because they look similar to slim dragons except with a smaller build then there larger cousins. Lesser Dragons should actually be called Tiismaran, since this is what they call themselves in both Common and Tiismaric. (this is also how 'Tiismaran' came to be what they're called, since that is what they chose to call themselves.) Another Reason why man races believe that Tiismaran are 'Lesser Dragons' is due to a legend, in this legend it is said that a wizard managed to stop a dragon from growing when it become a medium sized creature. ( If this legend is true of not is a different matter but it isn't actually linked to the Tiismaran). However, many generations of interbreeding with dragons have led to Tiismaran being born to dragons relatively often. To summarize, Lesser Dragons are technically called 'Tiismaran' but are called Lesser Dragons due to the fact that many races mistake them for small dragons, and the name 'Lesser Dragons' just caught on quicker.

Personality

The personality of a lesser dragon can vary depending specifically on the dragon and its background, some are violent while others peaceful although unlike there larger cousins, generally lesser dragons will rarely attack unprovoked and most of the time it is in self defense. Due to being hunted, Lesser Dragons are generally reclusive within there own cultures within there own race although it is known for Lesser dragons to join the cultures of other reptilians, rarely a Lesser Dragon will join Elven and even Dwarven communities.

Physical Description

It is rare for two or more lesser dragons to be alike, in that case it is most likely because they are siblings, All Lesser Dragons have a head, a bladed tail and a body with two back legs and two front arms which can also act as legs. Lesser Dragons have scales which can come in the following colors : Green, Blue, Brown, Grey, Red, Yellow, White, Black and Purple. (most common to rarest). Some Lesser Dragons have more of a human like appearance. Commonly Lesser Dragons have wings, although it isn't rare for a dragon to be born with fins and gills. It is also not rare that some dragons may have manes,hair, or feathers. Some dragons even have strong rigid scales and spiky spines. there are more features that change from Lesser Dragon to Lesser Dragon, hence the rarity of two being alike. At best they can grow to the length of 6" to 8". With tail from 3" to 4" feet long for balance, agility and defense. A lesser Dragon can wiegh from 250-300lb. Lesser Dragons are generally slim and agile, so they lack strength and constitution.

Relations

Due to being hunted by Humans and some barbaric races, Lesser Dragons are generally reclusive within there own cultures within there own race although it is known for Lesser dragons to join the cultures of other reptilians, rarely a Lesser Dragon will join Elven and even Dwarven communities. Lesser Dragons get along well with other Reptilians, they are mutual towards elves and dwarfs but are often uneasy near Humans due to a long history of hunting.

Alignment

Are commonly neutral Good or true neutral, but can range into any alignment.

Lands

Lesser Dragons commonly inhabit Mountainous regions, Coastal Regions and even Swamps, although if you look hard enough, you can find them anywhere. Generally Lesser Dragons start small communities at best, and sometimes join communities of other races, but as said before, are quite reclusive. There is a Legend which says that the Lesser Dragons once built a city below the mountains, though no-one knows whether or not the legend is true or not.

Religion

It is not rare for Lesser Dragons to worship Deities, quite often Deities of the sky, sometimes Dragons. Some communities are actually based around a religious belief. There is also of course Lesser Dragon which don't believe in Deities.

Language

Lesser Dragons speak Taasmiric and often learn Common, more intelligent dragons learn to speak other languages. Taasmiric is the language of 'Lesser Dragon' or what they are actually called 'Taasmiran'. Taasmiric is a language which Lesser Dragons developed in order to talk to one another while in the presence of an enemy, Taasmiric uses Draconic Letters and generally sounds quite complexed. (too put it into a practical example, Taasmiric is like the Gaelic version of Draconic ).

Names

Lesser Dragons take names which are linked to there scale color, body shape or inhabitant. Like Ember, Autumn, Chillie, Nightendale etc.

Color

Want to make the color random? use this table and a D100 to get a random color

Table: Lesser Dragon random scale colour

Colour	results rolled
Green	1-20
Blue	21-35
Brown	36-48
Grey	49-60
Red	61-70
Yellow	71-79
White	80-89
Black	90-99
Purple	100

Racial Traits

• -2 Strength, +4 Dexterity, -2 Constitution, +2 Wisdom. Lesser Dragons are nimble but lack in strength and constitution due to their light build. Lesser Dragons have also learnt to be visual at all times.
• Medium Size: No special bonuses or penalties due to their size
• Lesser Dragons base land speed is 35 feet on foot. Flight speed is and 60 ft. (good maneuverability)
• Vision: Darkvision out to 60 feet and low-light vision.
• Flawed Wielding: Take a -4 penalty to attack with two-handed weapons and -4 per an attack while using Two-Weapon Fighting with additional to the normal penalties (if apply).
• Natural Armor: +1 natural armour.
• Weapon Proficiency: Lesser Dragons are proficient with Natural Weapons
• Natural Weapons: Primary natural weapon is a bite (1d6). Secondary natural weapons are 2 claws (1d4), 1 bladed tail (1d6), and 1 gore (1d4).
• Breath Weapon (Su): Breath Weapon which deals 1d4/level, with a 1d4+1 recharge rate. The range of the ability is in Cone 3. The Breath Weapon's damage-type corresponds to the Dragon's elemental immunity. (Example: Red Dragon breathes Fire.) However, the Metallic dragons have a secondary Breath Weapon, you make the choice between which breath weapon your dragon posesses at 1st Level, and this choice remains.
• Quadruped: Armour must be specially made to fit a lesser dragon, at x2 cost.
• Automatic Languages: Tiismic, Common. Bonus Languages: Draconic, Elven, Dwarfen, Halfling, Celestial, Aquan.
• Favored Class: Any
• Level Adjustment: +0

Table: Dragon Coloration and Effects

Color
Black	Acid (Electricity Weakness)
Red	Fire (Cold Weakness)
Blue	Electricity (Acid Weakness)
White	Cold (Fire Weakness)
Green	Acid (Electricity Weakness)
Brass	Fire (Cold Weakness)
Bronze	Electricity (Acid Weakness)
Silver	Cold (Fire Weakness)
Copper	Acid (Electricity Weakness)
Gold	Fire (Cold Weakness)

Alternate Traits

• Aquatic: Lose flight speed and flight reflex. Gain a swim speed of 40 ft. Gain the aquatic subtype; can breathe underwater and in air; +10 racial bonus to Swim checks.
• Rigid Scales: Lose the racial bonus to Swim, Jump and Climb checks. Natural armor bonus increases to +3.
• Prehensile Tail: Lose bladed tail natural attack. Tail can pick up objects weighing up to 5 lb.; Cannot attack with weapons held in the tail.
• Fin Tail: At the tip of your tail you have a set of fins which allows for faster and better swimming. +5ft racial bonus to Swim Speed and + 3 racial bonus to Swim check. removes Bladed Tail
• Curling Body Markings: Your Lesser Dragon was born with curling markings across the majority of its scales, which are a similar colour to your scales. take a -2 to Hide checks.
• Feathered Wings: You have wings which are made primarily of feathers, however, you cannot use feathered wings for flight during or until 3d4 rounds after coming out of the water. since they need to dry off.

Vital Statistics

Table: Lesser Dragon Random Starting Ages

Adulthood	Simple	Moderate	Complex
120 years	+2d6	+3d6	+5d6

Table: Lesser Dragon Aging Effects

Middle Age1	Old2	Venerable3	Maximum Age
250 years	500 years	1000 years	+10d20 years
At middle age, −1 to Str, Dex, and Con; +1 to Int, Wis, and Cha. At old age, −2 to Str, Dex, and Con; +1 to Int, Wis, and Cha. At venerable age, −3 to Str, Dex, and Con; +1 to Int, Wis, and Cha.

Table: Lesser Dragon Random Height and Weight

Gender	Base Length	Length Modifier	Base Weight	Weight Modifier
Male	6"0' inches	+ 2d12	250 lb.	+ 5d10 lb.
Female	6"0' inches	+ 2d12	250 lb.	+ 5d10 lb.

note: most Lesser Dragons stand 3" tall, to calculate do this equation (3'0" + (D8 -0'4"))

As a Template

A creature can become a Lesser Dragon using this race as a template, however it can only be applied during character creation.

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