Dragonborn

Born of dragons, as their name proclaims, the Dragonborn walk proudly through a world that greets them with fearful incomprehension. Shaped by draconic gods or the dragons themselves, many believe Dragonborn originally hatched from dragon eggs as a unique race, combining the best attributes of dragons and humanoids. Some Dragonborn are faithful servants to true dragons, others form the ranks of soldiers in great wars, and still, others find themselves adrift, with no clear calling in life.

Basic Information

Anatomy

Dragonborn look very much like dragons standing erect in humanoid form, though many lack wings or a tail. The first dragonborn had scales of vibrant hues matching the colors of their dragon kin, but generations of interbreeding have created a more uniform appearance. They are tall and strongly built, often standing close to 6½ feet tall and weighing 300 pounds or more.
The blood of a particular type of dragon runs very strong through some Dragonborn clans. These Dragonborn often boast scales that more closely match those of their dragon ancestor-bright red, green, blue, or white, lustrous black, or gleaming metallic like gold, silver, brass, copper, or bronze also Gemlike Topaz, Sapphire, Emerald, Crystal or Amythest.
Often the dragonborn cross breed with other colors or entirely other humanoids. This results in a dragonborn being born with mixed colors and oftentimes no tail and sometimes humanoid feet. These are often called "Sullied."

Genetics and Reproduction

While many believe that the first Dragonborn hatched from eggs after generations of breeding they are born like other races (Humans, Elves, Halflings etc) and species now.

Additional Information

Social Structure

To any Dragonborn, the clan is more important than life itself. Dragonborn owe their devotion and respect to their clan above all else, even the gods. Each Dragonborn's conduct reflects on the honor of his or her clan, and bringing dishonor to the clan can result in expulsion and exile. Each Dragonborn knows his or her station and duties within the clan, and honor demands maintaining the bounds of that position.
A continual drive for self-improvement reflects the self-sufficiency, of the race as a whole. Dragonborn value skill and excellence in all endeavors. They hate to fail, and they push themselves to extreme efforts before they give up on something. A Dragonborn holds mastery of that particular skill as a lifetime goal. Members of other races who share the same commitment find it easy to earn the respect of a Dragonborn.
Though all Dragonborn strive to be self-sufficient, they recognize that help is sometimes needed in difficult situations. But the best source for such help is the clan, and when a client needs help, it turns to another Dragonborn clan before seeking aid from other races or even from the gods.

Lifespan

Young dragonborn grow quickly. They walk hours after hatching, attain the size and development of a 10-year-old human child by the age of 3, and reach adulthood by 15. They live to be around 80.

Average Height

Dragonborn are taller and heavier than humans, standing well over 6 feet tall

Average Weight

Averaging almost 250-300 pounds

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

Dragonborn have Draconic Ancestry Black, Blue, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Gold, Green, Red, Silver, White, Topaz, Sapphire, Emerald, Crystal or Amythest. Scale coloring is inherited. It is a badge of honor and shame to Dragonborn. From a very young age Clan and Ancestry in a vital part of every aspect of their life. Crossbreeding with another color or clan is often ridiculed in Clan Society. The offspring of a Sullied Union is treated as inferior and often outcasts. The "Sullied" can be spotted easily because they often have mixed color skin and no tail. Only "pure" bred Dragonborn are born with a tail. Dragonborn believes no tail is the punishment from the Gods for the unholy union.
Sullied often lead the lives of slaves, servants, outcasts, loners, and outsiders.