Dragonborn

Dragonborn
Dragonborn are a militaristic and powerful race, Though they are predominantly located throughout their archipeligo empire there are dragonborn all over the world. Dragonborn have cultivated a reputation as fierce and powerful warriors which makes them valuables soldiers and mercenaries, although dragonborn mercenaries are few and far between. Dragonborn culture is predominantly shaped by conflict and religion and many races fear their power.

Physical Description: Dragonborn are a large rugged race that stand about a foot taller than humans and are quite heavier, their scales acount for much of the added weight. Male and female Dragonborn are roughly the same size and are only differentiated by their facial features.

Society: The Dragonkind mainly exist within the Dragoviri Empire which is ruled by their political and religious leader the Dragoviri Emperor. Under the Emperor who rules their small homeland the Dragoviri military heirarchy controls the provinces and overseers day to day buisness, their passion for warfare leads them into constant conflict and in times of peace it is not uncommon for shadow wars to break out.

Relations: Dragonborn tend to look down on what they call the young races and their Empire encompasses large swathes of other races which they tend to rule with an ironfist.They tend to judge other races based on martial prowess but still contend that a Dragonborn soldier is worht ten human counterparts. They maintain relations with many of their related beast races such as lizardfolk and kobolds, though they look down on them they still use them as conveniant allies. Of all young races the Dragonborn tend to respect Orcs and Half-Orcs the most.

Alignment and Religion: Dragonborn are driven by pride and honor, and while often looked on as bloodthirsty the Dragonborn have a strong sense of justice and loyalty, and those who prove themselves find a powerful ally in a Dragonborn. Most Dragonborn are lawful.

Adventurers: Though rare in times of peace many Dragonborn will seek conflict elsewere attempting to prove themselves. They view wealth as a means to achieve personal growth and power and do not seek it out of greed most of the time. Dragonborn warfare is charactiarized by highly disciplined legions led by strict commanders and they stand as the worlds most feared army.

Male Names: Gravix, Hirovir, Alerix, Benerax, Verinox

Dragonborn Medium Base Speed 30ft. Darkvision 60ft.

+2 STR

+2 WIS

-2 DEX

-2 CHA

+2 Knowledge (History)

Militaristic:

Dragonborn characters may select a bonus combat feat at first level.===

Scales

+2 Natural Armor

Breath weapon: A dragonborn character begins with a breath weapon. The damage dealt by this weapon is either fire, cold, electric, or acid. When the charcter uses this ability the range is either a 15ft cone or a 30ft line chosen before the power is used. The damage and uses per day changes as the character gains levels, as follows:

Breath weapon damage and usage per day: level 1: 1d6 1 per day level 4: 2d6+2 1 per day level 7: 3d6+3 2 per day level 10:4d6+5 2 per day level 13:5d6+6 3 per day level 16 6d6+8 3 per day level 19 7d6+9 4 per day