Dragonborn

Borne of the union of ancient draconic overlords and their mortal citizens, the Dragonborn are a prideful race. They inherited the empire of their ancestors, and though that empire is broken and scattered, they remain.

Basic Information

Anatomy

Dragonborn are lizard like humanoids with, two arms, two legs and possibly tails or wings depending on the individual. Their height ranges from 6-7 ft, and their crests can add another 3-6 inches. Their skin is covered in a mixture of scales and plates, and varies in color across the spectrum of draconic shades. Their faces are shortened muzzles, extending just slightly further than the mammalian forms of the other races.

Genetics and Reproduction

Dragonborn give birth to live young in the fashion of mammals, after a full year of pregnancy. They can breed with any of the sapient races, though their children tend to be either fully draconic or of the other parent's species with a few notable draconic traits (Unusually sharp fingernails, patches of scales, a tendency to cough smoke...)

Growth Rate & Stages

Dragonborn take approximately 30 years to mature to adulthood, but the majority of their growth is done in stages. At age five, the infant Dragonborn is still softscaled and grey in coloration, lacking most of the individually distinct features that will develop in their later years. At this point, however, the child will be overtaken by a ravenous hunger, that if successfully sated will cause it to enter a period of slumber lasting approximately 1 week. If not, the child's appetite will return to normal, and the hunger will abate for 6 months. Over the course of the slumber, they will develop greater physical distinction in their forms- crests, scale patterns, and the like- and upon awakening, they will have reached the maturity of a preteen human, albeit without the knowledge.
Throughout childhood dragonborn mature slowly, picking up on the knowledge missed in their infant stages and progressing to the cusp of adolescence. Around age 15, another hunger strikes, even more fearsome than before, and if sated the Dragonborn enters into a month long sleep, resulting in maturity to adolescence, development of further draconic traits such as wings or tails, and development of their color.Unlike full dragons, the color of Dragonborn is limited to either their ancestral origin or it's mirror- Silver or blue, black or copper, ect. Through their childhood, the facet of the facet of dragon-hood they most resonate with will determine what color they become, and become a lasting influence on their personality.
Dragonborn undertake one final developmental sleep near the age of thirty, traditionally one they provide for themselves to prove their readiness for adulthood. Upon awakening, they are fully grown, with their body developing to the form that will last them until old age begins to set in. At this point, they will have their breath weapon, may develop the ability to fly short distances, or other developments of their draconic natures.

Ecology and Habitats

Dragonborn tend to be most comfortable in the environments that match their coloration, but can thrive anywhere. Upon reaching maturity, they chose dwellings for themselves that they quickly modify to display what they treasure most- or in common parlance, their hoard.

Dietary Needs and Habits

Dragonborn are obligate carnivores, though their diet is supplemented by certain mineral deposits, consumed in the way that other races view salt. Some fruits can be consumed without issue, but most leafy greens and vegetation can cause severe stomach upset.

Additional Information

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Dragonborn eyesight tends to be significantly stronger at range than that of other races, though this is balanced by their difficulty in shifting focus distance quickly. Additionally, difficulty in distinguishing between the faces of other races is common amongst their species.
Scent and hearing are similar to other humanoid races, but their sense of taste tends to differ drastically from what other races enjoy.

Genetic Ancestor(s)

• Dragons
• Human

Origin/Ancestry

Red, Green, Blue, White, Black, Silver, bronze, copper, gold, brass