Chromatic Dragonborn

Among the Dragonborn, those of chromatic heritage are often the most physically inclined. Whether by instinct, training, or simple practicality, they hone their bodies as much as their minds, seeking mastery over themselves and the world around them. Fighters, monks, barbarians, and even rogues are common among them, excelling in disciplines that reward endurance, power, and resilience. Some believe this affinity for physical prowess is a lingering echo of draconic might, while others see it as a natural consequence of their ever-wandering nature—life on the road favors those who can endure hardship.

Yet, contrary to ancient myths that once tied their chromatic ancestry to cruelty or tyranny, these Dragonborn are as varied in temperament as any other. Some are protectors, others mercenaries, still others simple wanderers with no desire beyond their next challenge. What unites them is a restless energy, a need to push forward, to test themselves against the limits of what they can do and become. In this way, they are the pioneers of their people, ever on the move, never content with stagnation.

Dragonborn look like wingless, bipedal dragons—scaly, bright-eyed, and thick-boned with horns on their heads—and their coloration and other features are reminiscent of their draconic ancestors.

Racial Traits

Special Abilities

Armor Class Improvement Your scales give you a degree of natural armor. Your base AC is increased by 1.

Draconic Ancestry Your lineage stems from a dragon progenitor. Choose the kind of dragon from the Chromatic Draconic Ancestry table below. Your choice affects your Breath Weapon and Damage Resistance traits as well as your appearance.

Breath Weapon When you take the Attack action on your turn, you can replace one of your attacks with an exhalation of magical energy in either a 15-foot cone or a 30-foot line that is 5 feet wide (choose the shape each time). Each creature in that area must make a saving throw (DC 8 plus your Constitution modifier and Proficiency Bonus). On a failed save, a creature takes 1d10 damage of the type determined by your Draconic Ancestry trait. On a successful save, a creature takes half as much damage. This damage increases by 1d10 when you reach character levels 5 (2d10), 10 (3d10), 15 (4d10), 20 (5d10), 25 (6d10), and 30 (7d10).

You can use this Breath Weapon a number of times equal to your Proficiency Bonus, and you regain all expended uses when you finish a Long Rest.

Chromatic Draconic Ancestry

Damage Resistance You have Resistance to the damage type determined by your Draconic Ancestry trait.

Natural Weapons You have claws and a powerful tail that can be used as natural weapons. You have two attacks with your claws that can inflict 1d4 + Strength modifier slashing damage, and one attack with your tail that can do 1d6 + Strength modifier bludgeoning damage. When you use an attack action and are unarmed, you can choose to use either your claws or your tail, if not constrained, for your unarmed attack.

Draconic Flight When you reach character level 5, you can channel draconic magic to give yourself temporary flight. As a Bonus Action, you sprout spectral wings on your back that last for 10 minutes or until you retract the wings (no action required) or have the Incapacitated condition. During that time, you have a Fly Speed equal to your Speed. Your wings appear to be made of the same energy as your Breath Weapon. Once you use this trait, you can't use it again until you finish a Long Rest.

Basic Traits

Darkvision You have Darkvision with a range of 60 feet.

Backgrounds

Wanderer of the Wilds

As a nomadic explorer, you've traversed untamed lands, uncovering hidden paths and ancient secrets. Your journeys have honed your survival instincts and broadened your knowledge of the world's mysteries.

• Skill Proficiencies: Survival, Nature
• Tool Proficiencies: Cartographer's Tools, Herbalism Kit
• Languages: One of your choice (Sylvan or Primordial recommended)
• Feature: Pathfinders' Intuition - You have an uncanny ability to recall terrain features and can always determine the cardinal directions. Additionally, you can find sufficient food and water for yourself and up to five other people each day, provided that the land offers berries, small game, water, and so forth.
• Ability Score Increases: +2 Constitution, +1 Wisdom

Seeker of Lore

Your insatiable curiosity led you to ancient libraries, forgotten ruins, and the company of scholars. You've dedicated your life to the pursuit of knowledge, amassing a wealth of information on a wide array of subjects.

• Skill Proficiencies: History, Arcana
• Tool Proficiencies: Calligrapher's Supplies, Forgery Kit
• Languages: Two of your choice (Draconic and Elvish recommended)
• Feature: Scholar's Insight - When you encounter a piece of lore or a historical artifact, you can recall a relevant piece of information about it with a successful Intelligence (History) check, even if you have never encountered it before.
• Ability Score Increases: +2 Intelligence, +1 Wisdom

Scion of the Wyrm

You have always felt the pull of the primal forces within your blood. Whether raised among other dragonborn or in the midst of another society, you have honed your innate power, training to harness your breath, your resilience, and your warrior's instinct. Your upbringing has shaped you into a fierce combatant, tempered by discipline and an unshakable sense of self.

• Skill Proficiencies: Athletics, Intimidation
• Tool Proficiencies: Smith's Tools, One Martial Weapon of your choice
• Languages: One of your choice (Draconic recommended)
• Feature: Dragon's Heir - Your mastery over your breath allows you to use your breath weapon more efficiently. You may add your constitution modifier to the total number of breath weapon attacks per day. Additionally, once per Long Rest, when you take damage of the same type as your Draconic Ancestry resistance, you can reduce the damage to zero.
• Ability Score Increases: +2 Strength, +1 Constitution