Dragon characters can choose from the backgrounds available to all characters. If your dragon character grew up among humanoids, you may want to select one of the standard backgrounds. If you find that the available backgrounds don’t represent your dragon, such as a dragon who was hatched among their own kind, you may choose one of the following backgrounds.
You grew up on your own, your eggs left hidden by your mother, forced to fend for yourself from the moment you were born. You competed with your siblings, and had to learn to be the strongest, or at least appear to be the strongest.
At some time during your early months, you found yourself amongst your race’s faithful worshipers, the kobolds. Whether these kobolds adopted you, or whether you cowed them with your draconic majesty, they happily dote on you or fearfully obey your whims.
Skill Proficiencies: Insight, Intimidation
Languages: Two of your choice
Equipment: 40 gp of Treasure, such as rare coins, gemstones, or other valuable trinkets.
Though young, you are still a true dragon, and as such you command fear, respect, and reverence among certain beings. You are tended to by three kobolds (use commoner stats, modified by kobold NPC modifiers). They are your eyes and ears, and can watch your treasure, handle your mundane tasks, or serve as disposable emissaries to send to dangerous contacts. They will not follow you into obviously dangerous areas, and will not fight for you. If one should die (or you should kill one to make an example), it is replaced within a week; if they all die, you’ll have to work at gathering a new crew.
You grew up sheltered and protected by an older dragon, learning from them and following in their mighty footsteps. You know what it truly means to be a dragon, how to sway others with wise and charming words, and how to properly venerate the dragon god Bahamut. You’ve entered the world with a head start, with foreknowledge of your true allies and enemies.
Skill Proficiencies: Religion, Persuasion
Languages: Two of your choice
Equipment: 40 gp of Treasure, such as rare coins, gemstones, or other valuable trinkets.
More cooperative than their chromatic cousins, a metallic dragon’s independence is tempered by their desire to mold the next generation. You have one such mentor, quite possibly a parent or an older sibling. You always having a home away from home and a powerful ally you can confide in. In addition, you can name drop your mentor and curry favor or garner respect from draconic beings or those that hold metallic dragons in high regard or reverence.