Deep within the caverns of the earth, the Draco people dwell. They are a unique species, with the appearance of humanoid lizards, and have the incredible ability to change the color of their skin. This allows them to blend into their surroundings but also serves as a way to communicate with one another. When angry, they show bright, fiery colors, and when feeling shy or submissive, their skin turns a dark, muted hue. Despite their natural inclination towards stealth and ambush, many Draco choose to leave the safety of their underground homes to embark on thrilling adventures and hunt down bounties as skilled assassins.
With their sharp claws, powerful tails, and tough, scaly skin, Draco are fearsome foes to face. Their keen senses and instincts, honed by generations of living in darkness, make them adept at spotting danger and sensing the intentions of others. Those brave enough to ally themselves with the Draco will find themselves in the company of cunning and resourceful companions, capable of adapting to any situation and overcoming any obstacle.
Ability Score Caps: Draco cannot exceed +3 in any ability except for Strength, where they can have up to a +4.
Ability Score Max: Draco has a max total combined ability total of 5
Size: 4 – 5 foot tall, 120 – 200 lbs
Speed: 140 feet
Languages: Common and Draconic
Special Racial Abilities:
- 90 foot dark vision
- Know direction underground
- Color Changing – This ability enables the Draco to change their skin color to match any object they’re touching. +3 to stealth checks
Class Restrictions: Draco may only choose from Assassin, Cleric, Barbarian, or Grifter.
Limitations or Restrictions:
- Draco have extremely sensitive eyes and therefore have the following penalties to all d20 dice rolls depending on conditions:
- Normal Light -11
- Low Light -7
- Outdoors -3
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do dracos have more human or lizard features? like do dracos have hair? or can we just run with the concept and do anything in between?
It is whatever you make it. That’s the beauty of it. Besides, nobody is going to arrest you for making it your own.
Do Draco have the ability to assume completely human form? Or can they only ever be lizard-humanoid shape, and just change color?
The reason I ask is I’m looking at this line from their description: “sometimes they even infiltrate cities in an attempt to gain political power to manipulate other’s societies.” That looks to me like they are being mistaken for a human, since most people seem unlikely to want a lizard person to be mayor or chancellor or whatever. Can Draco appear to be human in these situations? Thanks!
I need to overhaul that description. This race was change from shape shifting to color shifting.
Race has been updated.
If the Draco live underground and have sensitive eyes, wouldn’t they get a bonus for being in low light, and a penalty for being in bright light?
They get penalties for light. Their bonus is the darkvision 90′
Is outdoor not normal light? what qualifies as normal, low and outdoor light?
Check out https://www.d20pfsrd.com/gamemastering/vision-and-light/