Proto-Dragon (5e Race)
Proto-Dragon[edit]
Proto-dragons descend from both the majestic dragons and the respectful goliath. This mixed heritage grants them great strength, but also sense of humility that keeps many Proto-dragons from abusing their power.
Physical Description[edit]
Proto-dragons are humanoid creatures of prominent stature, and despite possessing the lineage of dragons, they lack the ability to fly or breathe an element. However, proto-dragons possess a surprising strength and resistance, coming mainly from the scales that develop throughout their life. Proto-dragons usually have dry and long hair, although some even never develop it as a result of their scales.
History[edit]
Proto-dragons are the result of a romance between a goliath and a dragon. They tend to be treated normally by society although some suffer discrimination due to their strange heritage. Most proto-dragons enjoy the company of people and give little importance to race, usually interacting with all types of people. Proto-dragons usually live in both towns and cities, and they often abandon their place of birth if they have not formed bonds strong enough to establish themselves permanently. Many people fear or admire proto-dragons because they usually act for the benefit of people over their own objectives.
Society[edit]
Proto-dragons don't typically make their own societies, as most choose to integrate into existing multiracial settlements. However, some choose to live high in the mountains, as their goliath ancestors did. These proto-dragons typically enjoy the company of outsiders, often going out of their way to rescue those suffering from the perils of high altitudes.
Proto-Dragon Names[edit]
Male: Bogar, Brandino, Hakurō, Izkut, Lirik, Plusrey, Souei.
Female: Arelia, Famely, Fiona, Rudy, Shuna, Yeili, Zera.
Proto-Dragon Traits[edit]
Ability Score Increase. Your Strength score increases by 2 and your Dexterity and Constitution scores both increase by 1.
Age. Proto-dragons reach maturity at approximately 20 years, with their aging rate being approximately the same as that of a human. However, proto-dragons have a longer lifespan than most and can live up to 155 years.
Alignment. Proto-dragons don't have any bias towards good or evil, however most proto-dragons end up leaning towards a lawful alignment.
Size. Proto-dragons grow rapidly from birth until they reach maturity; when their development is complete, their height is usually between six and a half feet and eight and a half feet. Your size is Medium.
Speed. Your base walking speed is 30 feet.
Natural Scales. Your body is armored by heavy scales. While you aren't wearing armor, your base Armor Class equals 14 + your Dexterity modifier (max 2).
Powerful Endurance. You count as one size larger when determining your carrying weight and the weight you can push, drag, or lift. You also naturally acclimate to high altitudes, even if you've never been to one. This includes elevations above 20,000 feet.
Draconic Resilience. Thanks to your scales you are able to resist a damage type corresponding to your draconic ancestor. You gain resistance to one of the following damage types of your choice: acid, cold, fire, lightning, or poison.
Languages. You can speak, read, and write Common, Draconic, and one other language of your choice.
Random Height and Weight[edit]
Base Height |
Height Modifier* |
Base Weight |
Weight Modifier** |
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6′ 6'' | +2d12 | 330 lb. | × (1d4) lb. |
*Height = base height + height modifier |
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