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Stonehunter gnomes have very dark skin that takes on a
coppery sheen in the sunlight. They build their homes in
rocky hills, close to the favored environment of their dragon
allies, and are renowned for their hunting skills and the
extravagance of their parties and celebrations.
Otherwise, stonehunter gnomes are identical to the
gnomes described in the Player’s Handbook, except as noted
below.
—Dragonblood Subtype: Stonehunter gnomes are of the
dragonblood subtype (see page 4).
—Hunter’s Insight: As frequent hunting companions of
great copper dragons, stonehunter gnomes quickly develop
the skills necessary to track down their prey. They have a +2
racial bonus on Climb and Survival checks as a result of their
upbringing.
—Stonehunter gnomes do not have the standard gnome’s
+2 saving throw bonus against illusions, nor do they add +1 to
the Difficulty Class of illusion spells they cast. Stonehunter
gnomes care little for illusions and instead spend the majority
of their time honing their hunting skills.
—Favored Class: Ranger. A multiclass stonehunter gnome’s
ranger class does not count when determining whether he
takes an experience point penalty (see XP for Multiclass
Characters, PH 60). This class replaces the standard gnome’s
favored class, bard.
GLIMMERSKIN HALFLINGS
Gold dragons hate injustice and foul play, but few things
aggravate them more than the tyranny of the strong over the
weak—or the small. When a gold dragon’s territory includes
or is near a halfling village, the dragon quietly appoints itself
the settlement’s protector, guarding it from threats too great
for the halflings to defeat. Seldom do the villagers learn of
the dangers that never come to pass, and even more rarely do
they discover the true identity of their guardian.
The dragon often walks among its charges, appearing as a
traveler, a harmless animal, or a newly arrived halfling seeking
to settle in the village. Though any serious relationships
that result are short-lived (from the dragon’s point of view),
the descendants of such couplings bear signs of draconic
heritage for many generations.
Glimmerskin halflings typically have a warm, golden sheen
to their complexion, and their eyes inevitably hold metallic
flecks of gold. They commonly display traits of nobility and
bravery, standing up against threats of any nature.
Otherwise, glimmerskin halflings are identical to the
halflings described in the Player’s Handbook, except as noted
below.
—Dragonblood Subtype: Glimmerskin halflings are of
the dragonblood subtype (see page 4).
—Touch of Luck: Once per day, a glimmerskin halfling
can grant himself or any ally within 30 feet a +2 luck bonus
on a single saving throw. Using this ability is an immediate
action and must be announced before the roll is made.
—Class Skills: Heal is a class skill for glimmerskin
halflings.
—No Move Silently Bonus: Glimmerskin halflings don’t
share the standard halfling’s penchant for stealth.
VILETOOTH LIZARDFOLK
Many lizardfolk tribes forge alliances with black dragons
because they share similar habitats. Over generations, some
tribes come to worship these dragons, and this close relationship
often results in a mingling of the bloodlines. The
legacy of these dragons still lingers today. In some cases,
entire tribes share this bloodline, while in other cases, it
manifests randomly among standard lizardfolk. Regardless,
these individuals are known as viletooth lizardfolk.
Viletooth lizardfolk are thin or even scrawny compared
to others of their kind. They always have patches of black
scales, and some have hides of pure ebony. Viletooth lizardfolk
have large eyes and frequently grow short, curved horns
resembling those of their draconic ancestors.
Otherwise, viletooth lizardfolk are identical to the lizardfolk
described in the Monster Manual, except as noted
below.
— +2 Constitution: A viletooth lizardfolk is less muscular
than other lizardfolk but inherits some of a black dragon’s
cunning. This ability score modifier replaces the standard
lizardfolk ability score modifiers.
—Dragonblood Subtype: Viletooth lizardfolk are of the
dragonblood subtype (see page 4).
—Acid Bite (Su): A viletooth lizardfolk’s bite attack
deals 1d6 points of acid damage in addition to its normal
damage.
—Water Breathing (Ex): Viletooth lizardfolk can breathe
underwater indefinitely.
—Class Skills: Move Silently is a class skill for viletooth
lizardfolk.
—No Hold Breath Special Quality: Viletooth lizardfolk
don’t share the standard lizardfolk’s ability to hold its breath
longer than normal.
SUNSCORCH HOBGOBLINS
Hobgoblins often ally with powerful dragons, supplying
the drake with treasure and sometimes a lair in exchange
for assistance in battle. Of all the chromatic dragons, blue
dragons are the most common hobgoblin allies. Their territories
often overlap, with the hobgoblins settling in hilly or
broken lands adjoining deserts controlled by blue dragons,
and both races recognize that alliances are more productive
than rivalries. Mighty blues often “adopt” a nearby tribe of
hobgoblins, while stories tell of tribes that raise wyrmling
blue dragons to adulthood over many generations.
Although physical relationships between the two races
are unusual, the priests of the Sunscorch tribe of hobgoblins
developed divine rituals that allowed them to take on
draconic characteristics. The original tribe has long since
disappeared, but the traits created by these rituals linger in
the hobgoblin race. The birth of a sunscorch hobgoblin is
considered a powerful omen, though whether it bodes great
fortune or ill tidings depends on how threatened the tribe
leaders feel about the new arrival.
Sunscorch hobgoblins appear much like their fellows,
except for their brilliant azure eyes. They display exceptional
cunning and patience, but often share the vanity of blue
dragons. They have a natural love of power; when a sunscorch
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