Dragal illustration

Overview

Drag-als are short, dragon-like beings who possess the power to breathe fire but lack the claws and wings of true dragons. These jovial creatures are known for their love of jokes, strong ale, and storytelling. While they avoid laborious work, they form friendships readily and possess superior bargaining skills that make them natural traders and performers.

Physical Characteristics

Eye Colors

Black, Golden, Silvery, Bronze, Red

Hair

Bald

Height

Males: 3'0" - 4'6"
Females: 3'4" - 4'11"

Scales

Black, Blue, Green, Red, White, Brown, Yellow, Orange, Brass, Copper, Gold, Silver, Platinum

Abilities & Traits

Strengths:

  • Fire-breathing capability
  • Night vision
  • Natural scale armor provides protection
  • Knowledge of additional languages
  • Superior bargaining skills
  • Form friendships readily
  • Draconic heritage and appearance

Limitations:

  • Small stature creates combat challenges
  • Lack claws and wings of true dragons
  • Avoid laborious work
  • Viewed as "loud and obnoxious" by Monitanians

Culture & Society

Drag-als are jovial creatures with a vibrant social culture centered around humor, strong drink, and storytelling. They possess a natural charisma that makes them excellent performers and traders, though their aversion to hard labor means they gravitate toward professions that rely on wit and skill rather than physical strength.

Social Nature

Drag-als love:

  • Telling and listening to jokes
  • Strong ale and beverages
  • Stories and tales of adventure
  • Making friends and socializing
  • Bargaining and negotiation

Racial Relations

While Drag-als form friendships readily with most races, Monitanians view them as "loud and obnoxious" due to their boisterous nature and tendency to avoid serious work.

Professions & Alignment

Most Common

Bard
Runemage

Uncommon

Thief
Fighter
Cleric

Rare

Barbarian
Forester

Drag-als gravitate toward professions that leverage their charisma, bargaining skills, and magical heritage. Bards are particularly common, as the profession suits their love of storytelling and performance.

Alignment & Religion

Alignment: Orderly or Entropic

Religion: Can practice any faith

Role-Play Considerations

  • Fire breath provides unique tactical advantage in combat
  • Natural scale armor offers protection without equipment
  • Small size affects combat reach and carrying capacity
  • Superior bargaining makes you ideal for trading interactions
  • Love of jokes and stories encourages social role-play
  • Aversion to laborious work shapes profession choices
  • Additional languages facilitate communication
  • Draconic appearance creates distinctive visual presence
  • Jovial nature contrasts with more serious races
  • Lack of wings distinguishes you from true dragons