Dragonborn
A race of draconic humanoids believed to have been shaped by the dragon gods Tiamat and Bahamut, combining the best attributes of dragons and humanoids.
Basic Information
Anatomy
Dragonborn resemble in many ways what their name suggests: humanoid dragons. Standing on average around 6'2" to 6'8", dragonborn are impressively tall with a heavy weight to match, commonly possessing a weight of 220 to 320 pounds. Dragonborn feet end with three strong talon-like claws with a fourth claw in the back, while their hands are similar with three claws with a thumb replacing the rear claw. A dragonborn's head features a blunt snout, a strong brow, and reptilian frills on the cheeks and ears. On the back of the head, a crest of hornlike scales form what resembled a mess of ropy hair. Dragonborn eyes are usually red or gold in hue.
Dragonborn exhibit many draconic features, including a scaly hide, a large muscular body, the capacity to use a breath weapon, and resistance to the same elemental energy they can breathe, thanks to their draconic heritage. Because of thousands of years of interbreeding, the scales of a dragonborn's hide are scarlet, gold, rust, ochre, bronze, or brown in hue, though a few dragonborn with an stronger draconic heritage have scales resembling those of true dragons. The color of their scales bears little correlation to a dragonborn's draconic heritage, however. The scales are typically in their greatest concentration around forearms, lower legs, feet, shoulders, and thighs, with a very fine leathery covering over the rest of the body. With the proper training, dragonborn can learn to unlock more of their draconic potential, even to the point of sprouting wings with which to fly, like a dragon.
Like dragons, dragonborn are often mistaken for reptiles, but are in fact warm-blooded draconic creatures. In fact, the internal body temperature of the dragonborn is warmer than that of most similar races, being so hot as to seem feverish to the human touch. While this might seem disadvantageous, the lack of hair and large mouth allows the dragonborn to displace body heat at an effective rate, meaning dragonborn are comfortable in cold climates while remaining no more vulnerable to heat than humans.
A rare, few individuals are born with tails, but this is seen as a deformity by many dragonborn.
Dragonborn exhibit many draconic features, including a scaly hide, a large muscular body, the capacity to use a breath weapon, and resistance to the same elemental energy they can breathe, thanks to their draconic heritage. Because of thousands of years of interbreeding, the scales of a dragonborn's hide are scarlet, gold, rust, ochre, bronze, or brown in hue, though a few dragonborn with an stronger draconic heritage have scales resembling those of true dragons. The color of their scales bears little correlation to a dragonborn's draconic heritage, however. The scales are typically in their greatest concentration around forearms, lower legs, feet, shoulders, and thighs, with a very fine leathery covering over the rest of the body. With the proper training, dragonborn can learn to unlock more of their draconic potential, even to the point of sprouting wings with which to fly, like a dragon.
Like dragons, dragonborn are often mistaken for reptiles, but are in fact warm-blooded draconic creatures. In fact, the internal body temperature of the dragonborn is warmer than that of most similar races, being so hot as to seem feverish to the human touch. While this might seem disadvantageous, the lack of hair and large mouth allows the dragonborn to displace body heat at an effective rate, meaning dragonborn are comfortable in cold climates while remaining no more vulnerable to heat than humans.
A rare, few individuals are born with tails, but this is seen as a deformity by many dragonborn.
Biological Traits
Northern Dragonborn
In the tundra of the Frostfang Mountains the dragonborn there have evolved and adapted to their environment in an unusual way. On occasion a Dragonborn will hatch with a tail and in many cultures it is seen as a genetic deformity, but not in the north. It is in fact the norm for Dragonborn to have tails. Scholars have posited that it may be due to extra balance control especially on treacherous snow and snowstorms. The other unique trait the northerners have is the presence of feathers. Particularly down-like feathers that provide thermal insulation in place of their usual scales on the neck, legs, and arms. They do however still have scales in some places that are more protective.
Lifespan
Usually up to 80 years
Average Height
6′2″‒6′8″
Average Weight
220‒320 lb
Related Organizations
Related Ethnicities
Appearance
Skin/Scale Color
Scarlet, gold, rust, ocher, bronze, or brown
Eye Color
Red or Gold
Distinctions
Capable of using dragon breath, rapid growth, element resistance
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