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Dragonborn

He was ferocious. This red dragonborn showed up with nothing but anger in his eyes, directed specifically at this horde of orcs charging at us. In what seemed like seconds, the entire group was destroyed, nothing left but ashes. He was an amazing storm of fire, and it seemed like none stood a chance before him.
  Dragonborn, or half-dragons as some would call them, are the offspring of a true dragon and a humanoid race. Dragonborn look mostly human, or whatever other race they may be half of, with more draconic features, including horns, eyes, teeth, claws, wings, tails and scales. The exact details such as shape and color of these features vary wildly from dragon color to color, but they’re all fairly similar.  

Half Dragon, Half Human

Dragonborn are half dragons, through and through. While their draconic heritage and element has an effect on their personality to a noticeable degree, it is nowhere near the intensity that angels and dragons are affected. Because you aren’t a full dragon, much of your dragon side is diluted compared to a dragon, for better or worse. Still, it shines through to the point many dragonborn take pride in showing off.

Basic Information

Anatomy

Dragonborn are built very similar to humans, but have more bones, muscles and nerves for the use of a tail and wings.

Biological Traits

The biggest differences between different dragonborn are the color of their scales and horn patterns, based on which element their draconic parent is tied to.

Growth Rate & Stages

Dragonborn grow somewhat quickly, reaching self sufficiency at the age of 15, and full growth by 20.

Additional Information

Social Structure

Dragonborn by themselves don't have any social structure, fitting into whatever society they are accepted into. Most aren't, and end up becoming adventurers.

Facial characteristics

Dragonborn are as varied as the individual races are, but the horns are consistent with their draconic heritage.

Civilization and Culture

Naming Traditions

Dragonborn are either named after humans, or named something draconic.

Major Language Groups and Dialects

Just about every dragonborn can speak Draconic.
Genetic Ancestor(s)
Genetic Descendants
Lifespan
500 years
Average Height
Slightly shorter than their humanoid half.
Average Weight
200-250 lbs.
Average Physique
Dragonborn are strong compared to other races, leading to above average strength.
Dragonborn in this world use the same stat block as the dragonborn in the PHB on page 34. However, instead of the table on that page, there is a different table:

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