Dragonborn

Physical Appearance

Dragonborn are humanoid creatures that look very similar to dragons, though they lack wings or a tail. Their small, fine scales are usually brass or bronze in color, sometimes ranging to scarlet, rust, gold, or copper-green.   They are tall and strongly built, often standing close to 6½ feet tall and weighing 300 pounds or more. They have two arms and two legs, while their hands and feet are strong, talonlike claws with three fingers and a thumb on each hand.   The blood of a particular type of dragon runs very strong through some dragonborn clans. These dragonborn often boast scales that more closely match those of their dragon ancestor.  

Lifecycle

Dragonborn hatch from eggs, incubated in specialised chambers found in Ruins of ancient dragonborn civilizations. A dragonborn's family places significance on the egg's appearance and the manner in which it hatches.   Dragonborn are able to walk within hours of hatching. They reach the equivalent development of a human ten year old by age 5, and adulthood by 15.   Some dragonborn began their lives as humanoids of other species, transformed by a ritual known as the Rite of Rebirth. Such individuals enter an egg and are reborn as an adult dragonborn.   A dragonborn typically lives to around the age of 80. However, only few individuals live to see that age, as most dragonborn prefer an honorable death in combat than to die of old age, and seek out such end when they became too old or infirm.   The dragonborn that are "born" through the Rite of Rebirth have longer lifespan than other dragonborn, living up to be around 400 years old. However, as they live dangerous lives fighting against the minions of Tiamat, most of them die young.  

Location and Habitat

The vicious hordelands of various worlds include dragonborn tribes and dragonborn city-states, ruled by dragons, are speculated to exist on the distant draconic continent of ...     A ragtag nomadic dragonborn community even inhabits the Underdark.

Diet

Dragonborn do not have any specific dietary needs, though do consume more meat than other races.

Psychology and Personality

Dragonborn are a proud and strong-willed race, with a strong sense of honor with tradition and clan ties being especially important. A dragonborn's honor is more important to them than their own life. Dragonborn are expected to act chivalrously on the battlefield, and show the proper respect even to enemies. Cowardice and oathbreaking are the most egregious sins a dragonborn can commit.   Dragonborn are serious and driven, and readily dedicate themselves to the pursuit of excellence. They are perfectionists, who distain giving up and refuse to accept failure. Dragonborn can be counted on in difficult times. They often enter the mercenary career to test their mettle. Some instead dedicate themselves to a cause they believe in.   Many dragonborn seek death if they have been greatly dishonored. Others will seek a path to regain their honor.   Most dragonborn place great significance on their innate connection to the powerful true dragons. This affects their mindset, and many dragonborn possess iconic dragon traits like confidence, strong will, or fearlessness. Patience is also virtuous.