You are a shimmering scion of the desert sun, possessing the brilliant brass scales and talkative nature of ancient drakes. You excel in any room where words are as valuable as gold, and your breath carries the blistering heat of the noon-day dunes. If you want to play a gregarious hero who values a good story as much as a sharp blade, the Aureate Scalekith is your ideal choice.

Aureate Scalekith are imposing bipedal figures covered in burnished, brass-colored scales that reflect light with a warm glow. Their heads are distinctively draconic, featuring broad brow ridges and sweeping horns that curve backward toward their necks. They lack tails but possess powerful limbs. Their eyes resemble molten gold or polished amber. As they age, their scales become mottled and matte, eventually resembling tarnished metal before they pass.

Society for these folk is built on the foundation of the 'Great Exchange,' which refers to the constant sharing of information, gossip, and philosophical debate. They are legendary talkers who find silence uncomfortable. To an Aureate Scalekith, a person who does not share their story is a person who cannot be trusted. They often act as diplomats, merchants, and wandering scholars, keeping massive oral histories of the desert tribes.

Most Scalekith lean toward chaotic or neutral good. They value personal freedom and the joy of social interaction over rigid laws. They frequently worship deities of the sun, travel, and knowledge, viewing the act of teaching or storytelling as a form of prayer.

They prefer dwelling in high, wind-swept canyons where acoustics are favorable for shouting conversations across the cliffs. Their homes are often carved into sandstone, featuring expansive balconies and open-air forums where the community gathers to argue over the day's news.

They are the ultimate social butterflies of the arid lands. They find 'stone-folk' (dwarf-like beings) charmingly stubborn and 'wood-striders' (elf-like beings) tragically brief in their conversations. They are often found in the company of adventurous humans, as they appreciate the frantic pace at which humans live and speak.