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Dragonborn - Immutable Souls

The children of dragons are born without fixed forms. Dragons themselves are powerful, immortal beings that change shapes effortlessly. Their children inherit a portion of this magical power but even that portion is significant.
Dragonborn tend to adopt humanoid forms around other races. These are often human-like versions of classican dragon features with bright, shining scales and reptilian eyes. They may have human-like faces or snouts like lizards. Because their form changes so effortlessly, dragonborn may change appearances frequently.
The strongest magical affinity for dragonborn is alteration. Many dragonborn adapt to their environment effortlessly, their bodies changing as needed. If they move through the water they grow webbing between their fingers and toes, gills opening along their necks. As they take to the air, wings form from their backs, bearing them aloft.
To be a dragonborn is to be a child of magic.
Being mercurial and fluid in form, dragonborn are excellent at understanding others. Their minds seem especially fluid as well. They adapt easily to new concepts and lifestyles, so dragonborn are excellent ambassadors between races.
When a dragonborn is angry, everyone should be wary. Their ability to change shape and their unpredictability makes it very hard to defend against a dragonborn. They might begin an attack swooping down from the air, then switch to attacking with claws and a lashing tail. They might breathe fire upon their enemies in the style of their parent.
Dragonborn are very mutable in gender and sexuality. As born, dragonborn have no fixed gender but are able to partner as needed to procreate. Their relationships are based upon personal affinity and they can easily adapt to make themselves comfortable.

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