Kobold

While Dragonborn proclaim to be the progenitors to dragons, dragons are the indisputable origin of kobolds. Kobolds are odd, small dragonmen that appear in areas teeming with draconic influence. A clan of kobolds can just spontaneously generate when a dragon spends too long in a location, typically its lair. When generated in this way, they tend to have the same coloration and disposition as their 'host' dragon. Second generation kobolds may take on patterned coloration and complex dispositions. Kobolds may treat their host dragon in a variety of ways: as a god, master, boss, captor, ally, etc.
Kobolds live fairly short lives in sheltered areas due to their inherent sunlight sensitivity. Some take deep satisfaction serving their host dragon while others may rebel and leave despite their diminutive nature. Their small and fragile bodies lead them to be highly social and dependent on others. Living in close proximity to their kin, kobolds hate being cornered or alone; sullen silence or neurotic hysteria can result when they are in these situations for extended periods of time. Kobold physiology can deviate widely with some sprouting leathery wing, resistant skin or even being able to spit small gouts of elemental energy. Kobolds who breed can be parthenogenic (asexual reproduction in absence of mates) or sequential hermaphrodites (gender changing) dependent on the size and manner of their clutch.
Few leave the safety of their tribe to become adventurers with most originating from metallic dragons or dragons living disguised in cities. Adventuring kobolds still crave social interaction and often cling to their parties after their inciting quest is completed. Outside of their diligence, kobolds are known for their precision building, improvised devices, and cave diving. Metropolitan kobolds thrive by working in tight and often deadly places.

Genetic Ancestor(s)

• Dragon

Lifespan

~40 years

Average Height

2' - 2.5'

Average Weight

25 - 40 lbs.

Kobold

Ability Score Increase +2 Dexterity, -2 Strength

Size Small

Speed 30 ft

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Ability Score Increase.Your Dexterity score increases by 2, and your Strength score is reduced by 2.
Age.Kobolds reach adulthood at age 6 and can live up to 120 years but rarely do so.
Alignment.Kobolds are fundamentally selfish yet loyal, making them neutral, but their reliance on the strength of their group makes them trend toward law.
Size.Kobolds are between 2 and 3 feet tall and weigh between 25 and 35 pounds. Your size is Small.
Speed.Your base walking speed is 30 feet.
Darkvision.You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You can't discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.
Grovel, Cower, and Beg.As an action on your turn, you can cower pathetically to distract nearby foes. Until the end of your next turn, your allies gain advantage on attack rolls against enemies within 10 feet of you that can see you. Once you use this trait, you can't use it again until you finish a short or long rest.
Pack Tactics.You have advantage on an attack roll against a creature if at least one of your allies is within 5 feet of the creature and the ally isn't incapacitated.
Sunlight Sensitivity.You have disadvantage on attack rolls and on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight when you, the target of your attack, or whatever you are trying to perceive is in direct sunlight.
Languages.You can speak, read, and write Common and Draconic.