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Message: <blockquote data-quote="dmnqwk" data-source="post: 6773545" data-attributes="member: 6804204">One thing to be aware of is a Monk gets the most benefit from Dexterity and Wisdom while a Dragonborn gets bonus Strength and Charisma. This doesn't mean you shouldn't be a dragonborn, it just means be prepared to accept your character will be weaker in combat as a result.You've already been recommended to start with the character concept before you delve into the mechanics, which is definitely the most important part of 5th edition. I often create my concept first, then see what races or classes it'll fit (I created a halfling lion tamer, who ended up being a Fighter that'll access the battle master archetype, named Aluri Thistlebank from the notion of "I really wanted to use a whip"). If you begin with "I really want to be a Dragonborn Monk" you may find that you're forcing yourself to fit a square peg into a round hole, and that you could benefit from being one or the other, or perhaps your concept would work better and be more enjoyable as something completely different.I guess my response can be summed up as I dont think you can make a "good" dragonborn monk, because the numbers dont support it, but sure you can make an interesting one. So if you want interesting, great! If you want good, DnD is still a numbers-driven game when determining good, regardless of how much fun the roleplaying aspect can be.</blockquote>