Cursed Dragon

You were once a magnificent dragon of immense power. You sailed through the skies, massive wings propelling you through clouds as you surveyed your domain. You spent many of your inumerable years building a glittering treasure trove that would make even the most veteran adventurer salivate. However, you are now trapped in the form of a humanoid creature, doomed to live a mortal life.

Speak with your DM to discuss what type of dragon you were before you were transformed against your will. Were you a Metallic Dragon who made a few mistakes or were you a Chromatic Dragon who brought terror to the world? Also, determine what happened to force you into this new form. Perhaps something you had done in your lifetime has angered the Platinum Dragon, Bahamut, or perhaps some item you’ve collected in your hoard has cursed you.

Draconic Breed

The type of dragon you were in your true form determines your proficiencies. All breeds of dragon recieve the same equipment.

Metallic

Breed Proficiencies Gold Skill Proficiencies: Arcana, Persuasion

Tools: Jeweler’s tools

Languages: Draconic Silver Skill Proficiencies: Performance, Investigation

Tools: Cook’s utensils

Languages: Draconic Bronze Skill Proficiencies: Intimidation, Insight

Tools: Mason’s Tools

Languages: Draconic Copper Skill Proficiencies: Performance, Persuasion

Tools: One type of musical instrument of your choice

Languages: Draconic Brass Skill Proficiencies: History, Persuasion

Languages: Draconic and two other languages of your choice.

Why use this background? This is the first of many backgrounds designed to be used in instances where a player gets an idea for a character that would otherwise be far too overpowered to play in most groups. Playing as a secret dragon in human form sounds like fun but having such power could cause problems. With this background, you are given a chance to customize your character to fit the nature of each dragon while still being able to choose a class and race in line with other players.

Chromatic

Breed Proficiencies Red Skill Proficiencies: Intimidation, Athletics

Tools: Calligrapher's Supplies

Languages: Draconic Black Skill Proficiencies: Survival, Stealth

Tools: Vehicles (water)

Languages: Draconic Blue Skill Proficiencies: Persuasion, Intimidation

Tools: Painter’s Supplies

Languages: Draconic Green Skill Proficiencies: Deception, Investigation

Tools: Poisoner’s Kit

Languages: Draconic White Skill Proficiencies: Survival, Perception

Tools: Navigator’s tools

Languages: Draconic

Equipment: A small keepsake from your dragon hoard (worth 10 gold), a tool that you are proficient in (if any), a set of fine clothes from someone who never left your lair, one of your shed dragon scales and a pouch with 10 gold in it.

Feature: Natural Instinct

You have a natural affinity for knowing when you’re trespassing into another dragon’s territory and where to avoid going so as you do not meet another dragon. Additionally, when you are within an area that is a similar biome to the one you had your lair in, you can find food, water and shelter for up to five people provided that the land offers such resources.





















































Credit: Wizards of the Coast

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