PF 1e - Dragonborn
Physical Description:
Dragonborn are tall, well-built, scaly humanoids, and they come in as wide a variety of colors as true dragons do.
Society:
Dragonborn society is rigid and hierarchical, with an emphasis on both respecting their draconic heritage and conveying to outsiders the difference between these humanoids and their mighty progenitors. Groups of dragonborn will often form clans, especially with those of similar color.
Relations:
Dragonborn tend to get along best with other races that prioritize tradition and honor, like dwarves. They generally interact well with anyone willing to adopt their culture.
Alignment and Religion:
For most dragonborn, integrity is one of their most important virtues; the race as a whole tends to place a lot of value on oaths and promises, so many dragonborn end up lawful. However, just like their draconic ancestors, dragonborn come in all alignments.
Adventurers:
Many younger dragonborn choose to travel the world in order to bring honor to their clan, striving to become individuals of great worth and carry out impressive deeds for their families.
Male Names:
Torinn, TODO
Female Names:
TODO
Height:
| Gender | Base Height | Height Modifier | Base Weight | Weight Modifier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 6 ft. 0 in. | +3d4 in. | 180 lbs. | +3d4×8 lbs. |
| Female | 5 ft. 8 in. | +3d4 in. | 170 lbs. | +3d4×8 lbs. |
Starting Age:
| Adulthood | Intuitive | Self-Taught | Trained |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 years | +3d6 years | +5d6 years | +7d6 years |
Standard Racial Traits
- Ability Score Racial Traits: +2 Constitution, +2 Charisma, -2 Dexterity. Dragonborn are tough and proud, but lack grace.
- Type: Dragonborn are humanoid creatures with both the human and reptilian subtypes.
- Size: Dragonborn are Medium creatures and thus receive no bonuses or penalties due to their size.
- Base Speed: Dragonborn have a base speed of 30 feet.
- Languages: Dragonborn begin play speaking Common and Draconic. Dragonborn with high Intelligence scores can choose any languages they want (except secret languages, such as Druidic). See the Linguistics skill page for more information about these languages.
Defense Racial Traits
- Draconic Resistances: Dragonborn gain an innate +4 bonus against sleep and paralysis effects.
- Natural Armor: Dragonborn have tough scales that grant them a +2 natural armor bonus to AC.
Feat and Skill Racial Traits
- Shared Heritage: Dragonborn count as kobolds for qualifying for the following feats: Draconic Aspect, Mixed Scales, Draconic Breath, Draconic Glide, Draconic Magic, and Draconic Paragon. However, they can choose from the various chromatic or metallic scales (instead of just chromatic), with the energy type, breath shape, and spell-like abilities given by the Heritage Table below.
- Draconic Aspect: Dragonborn receive Draconic Aspect as a bonus feat at 1st level.
Senses Racial Traits
- Darkvision: Dragonborn can see in the dark up to 60 feet.
Other Racial Traits
- Dragon Blood: Dragonborn count as both dragons and humans for any effect related to race.
Heritage Table
| Scale Color1 | Energy Type2 | Breath Shape3 | Spell-Like Abilities4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chromatic | |||
| Black | acid | 30 ft. line | Corrosive Touch†, Darkness |
| Blue | electricity | 30 ft. line | Shocking Grasp†, Minor Image |
| Green | acid | 15 ft. cone | Entangle†, Gust of Wind |
| Red | fire | 15 ft. cone | Burning Hands†, Pyrotechnics |
| White | cold | 15 ft. cone | Burning Hands† (cold), Fog Cloud |
| Metallic | |||
| Brass | fire | 30 ft. line | Charm Person†, Speak with Animals |
| Bronze | electricity | 15 ft. cone | Shock Shield†, Mirror Image |
| Copper | acid | 30 ft. line | Grease†, Hideous Laughter |
| Gold | fire | 15 ft. cone | Bless†, Lesser Restoration |
| Silver | cold | 30 ft. line | Detect Evil†, Cure Moderate Wounds |
Note: the chromatic entries are unchanged from the kobold racial feats; they are listed here solely for easier comparison with the new metallic entries.
1: See Draconic Aspect and Mixed Scales.
2: See Draconic Aspect and Draconic Breath.
3: See Draconic Breath.
4: See Draconic Magic.
TODO: maybe add heritage entries for not just chromatic/metallic but also imperial/primal and esoteric/outer? see form of the dragon, form of the exotic dragon, form of the alien dragon