Drakon

Basic Information

Anatomy

Being a hybrid which draws upon Human genetics, Drakon typically have a Human physical form. Certain family lines may gravitate toward one of the families of true dragons, and as such will demonstrate physical features reminiscent of that family (e.g.: imperial "antler" horns, chromatic & metallic scales).

Biological Traits

Certain bloodlines will trend toward one family of true dragons, such as the Metallic, Chromatic or Imperial. These families will develop traits in line with that dragon family, though there will still be some muddling between specific dragon species. One family may grow the antler-like horns of a Sovereign dragon, but their scales will be more akin to an Underworld dragon's.

Genetics and Reproduction

Much like their dragon ancestors, Drakon can reproduce with a wide variety of partners. So long as a Drakon's partner has matching genitalia, there is a chance for viable young to be produced. The nature of birth will depend on the specie of the mother, as some will give live birth and others will lay eggs. While it may be unusual for a reptilian Drakon to be born, it is not impossible. Gestation period will depend entirely upon the nature of the mother, however this part will be typical of her species.

Growth Rate & Stages

Aging occurs at a rate similar to Humans, though slightly delayed until reaching Adulthood at roughly 20 years. Once having reached adulthood, they can live upward of 850 years

Ecology and Habitats

Drakon are not especially suited to any one environment, but certain environments can encourage those who dwell there to develop certain draconic bloodlines. Additionally, certain Human social groups in which a clan of Drakon lives will produce a greater number of certain bloodlines. The precise reason for this is not entirely understood.

Dietary Needs and Habits

Largely omnivorous, and able to digest nearly any organic matter, precise dietary habits will vary based upon social and environmental factors. Farming, however, is not a common profession or skill among isolated Drakon clans. As such, many will live primarily upon hunting and foraging for their food supply.

Additional Information

Facial characteristics

Prone to growing symmetrical sets of bony spikes from the brow ridge, along the hairline and occasionally connected to the ears. Facial hair growth is often limited in comparison to that of humans, mainly comprising the area around the mouth and the chin. Jawline facial hair is uncommon at best. Hair will occasionally take on a lustrous metallic sheen, or a solid color, related to one of the common dragon species. Eye color will be within the normal range for their human ancestry, but will glow golden in low-light situations.

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Drakon have strong visual capabilities, providing them with monochrome vision when light is unavailable and can see clearly at twice the distance of a Human in low-light environments.

Origin/Ancestry

Metallos, Khromas, Basileos, Arkhikos, Esoteros, Exos, Isogeios

Lifespan

550 years

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

Skin color will trend toward that of the human population with which the Drakon shares ancestry, however a pattern of exceedingly fine scales will be developed. These scales typically don't maintain one unified shade, but will change periodically as new scales grow. Body hair is often in line with their human ancestry, but almost never do they appear hirsute.

Related Organizations

• Jing Guo

Drakon

• Dragon (augmented humanoid)
• Medium
• Base Speed 30 ft.
• Ability Score Modifiers: +2 Con, +2 Cha, -2 Dex, -2 Wis
• Languages: Drakon begin play speaking Common and Draconic. Drakon with high Intelligence scores can choose from the following: Aquan, Auran, Ignan, Terran and Sylvan

Racial Traits

• Cornered Fury: Whenever a drakon is reduced to half it's HP or fewer and has no conscious ally within 30 feet, it gains a +2 racial bonus on melee attack rolls and to Armor Class.
• Dragonic Mind: +2 bonus to Appraise and Perception checks
• Gliding Wings:Drakon take no damage from falling (as if subject to a constant non-magical feather fall spell). While in midair, members of this race can move up to 5 feet in any horizontal direction for every 1 foot they fall, at a speed of 60 feet per round. A Drakon with gliding wings cannot gain height with these wings alone; it merely coasts in other directions as it falls. If subjected to a strong wind or any other effect that causes a creature with gliding wings to rise, it can take advantage of the updraft to increase the distance it can glide.
• Darkvision: Drakon can see perfectly in the dark up to 60 feet 60 ft.
• Low-light Vision: Drakon can see twice as far as humans in conditions of dim light

Subraces

Metallic-Bred (Metallos)

• Ancestry Metallic Dragon
• Typical Alignment Any Good
• Ability Modifiers +2 Con, +2 Int, -2 Dex, -2 Wis
• Alternate Skill Modifiers Diplomacy, Sense Motive
• Wyrmscourged Metallos gain a +1 bonus on attack rolls and a +2 dodge bonus to AC and on saving throws against the extraordinary, supernatural, and spell-like abilities of dragons. In addition, they gain a +2 racial bonus on Knowledge (arcana) checks to identify dragons and can make such checks untrained. This replaces Cornered Fury.

Chromatic-Bred (Khromas)

• Ancestry Chromatic Dragon
• Typical Alignment Any Evil
• Ability Modifiers +2 Str, +2 Wis, -2 Dex, -2 Cha
• Alternate Skill Modifiers Bluff, Intimidate
• Ferocity Khromas gain the following extraordinary ability: If the hit points of a member of this race fall below 0 but it is not yet dead, it can continue to fight. If it does, it is staggered, and loses 1 hit point each round. It still dies when its hit points reach a negative amount equal to its Constitution score. This replaces Cornered Fury.

Imperial-Bred (Basileos)

• Ancestry Imperial Dragon
• Typical Alignment Any Extreme or TN
• Ability Modifiers +2 Dex, +2 Cha, -2 Str, -2 Int
• Alternate Skill Modifiers Escape Artist, Knowledge (nobility)
• Swift as Shadows Basileos reduce the penalty for using Stealth while moving at full speed by 5, and reduce the Stealth check penalty for sniping by 10. This replaces Gliding Wings.

Primal-Bred (Arkhikos)

• Ancestry Primal Dragon
• Typical Alignment Any Neutral or CE
• Ability Modifiers +2 Str, +2 Wis, -2 Con, -2 Int
• Alternate Skill Modifiers Climb, Swim
• Primal Resistances Resist Acid 5, Electricity 5, Fire 5. This replaces Cornered Fury

Esoteric-Bred (Esoteros)

• Ancestry Esoteric Dragon
• Typical Alignment NG, TN, or NE
• Ability Modifiers +2 Dex, +2 Int, -2 Con, -2 Cha
• Alternate Skill Modifiers Knowledge(Arcana), Use Magic Device
• Hypnotic Gaze Esoteros gain the following supernatural ability: Once per day, a member of this race can attempt to hypnotize a single target as per the spell hypnotism (caster level equal to its character level). The effects of the hypnotic gaze last only 1 round. This replaces Cornered Fury

Outer-Bred (Exos)

• Ancestry Outer Dragon
• Typical Alignment LN, TN, CN, or NE
• Ability Modifiers +2 Con, +2 Cha, -2 Dex, -2 Int
• Alternate Skill Modifiers Knowledge (history), Stealth
• Unnatural Exos Drakon unnerve normal animals, and train to defend themselves against the inevitable attacks from such creatures. Members of this race take a –4 penalty on all Charisma-based skill checks to affect creatures of the animal type, and receive a +4 dodge bonus to AC against animals. Animals’ starting attitude toward members of this race is one step worse than normal. This replaces Cornered Fury

Planar-Bred (Isogeios)

• Ancestry Planar Dragon
• Typical Alignment Any
• Ability Modifiers +2 Con, +2 Cha, -2 Str, -2 Wis
• Alternate Skill Modifiers Knowledge(The Planes), Linguistics