In my ongoing obsession with making fun kobolds, I was tinkering with the concept of a kobold paladin and thought to write up an archetype specifically for the little guys. Before I knew what I'd done, I wrote the whole thing out.
So, I thought I'd toss it out and see what others think of it. (Constructive criticism always helps!) Without further ado, here it is...
Scaled Scion
Most kobolds, while favoring order, typically look after their own interests over those of their allies. But rarely, a stray kobold chooses to exemplify what can be done in the name of Apsu. These unique kobolds pledge their lives, skill and magic to upholding the values favored by metallic dragons over their chromatic cousins.
Draconic Paragon
Scaled Scions are not quite as skilled at arms as other paladins, preferring to supplement their martial skills with magical prowess and the attacks of dragonkind, such as sharp claws and fangs. Scaled Scions are treated as having the Draconic Sorcerer bloodline, gaining the bloodline powers of the bloodline (but not the arcana or bonus spells) and learn spells at the same rate as a sorcerer of the same level. Scaled Scions have a limited selection of spells, treat them as divine, and select them from the Paladin spell list. Scaled Scions can only learn spells up to level 4 and do not learn any spells from the Sorcerer/Wizard spell list.
This ability replaces the Martial Proficiency and modifies the Spellcasting feature of the Paladin class.
Strength of Apsu
Scaled Scions gain the Small, But Deadly trait as a bonus feat at first level.
This ability replaces the Heavy Armor Proficiency feature.
Aura of Law
Kobold paladins are mostly concerned with orderly behavior to counter their race's more brutal instincts. As such, they radiate an aura of Lawful alignment over Good. This ability otherwise functions as the Aura of Good class feature.
Breath of Dragons
At 2nd level, a Scaled Scion may, as a standard action, select a type of breath energy to exhale (fire, cold, electricity or acid) in a 15 foot cone or 30 foot line. This breath weapon does 1d6 damage. Whenever the Scaled Scion would choose a Mercy to apply to her Lay on Hands ability, increase the damage of Breath of Dragons by 1d6. The Scaled Scion may use this ability a number of times per day equal to her Charisma modifier + 1/2 her paladin level (minimum 1).
This ability replaces the Lay on Hands and Mercy class features.
Metallic Scales
At 3rd level, the scales of the Scaled Scion begin to shine with divine protection. These shimmering scales grant the Scaled Scion DR/5 protection from one type of energy of her choice (fire, cold, electricity or acid). Once this choice is made, it cannot be changed.
At 8th level and every three levels after, the Scaled Scion may choose to increase her current energy protection by 5, or choose a new type of energy to be protected from, adding that resistance to their current type resistance. (For example, a Scaled Scion may choose to gain DR/fire 10, or DR/Fire & Cold 5.)
This ability replaces the Aura of Courage, Aura of Resolve, Aura of Faith, Aura of Justice and Aura of Righteousness class feature.
I Shall Become Apsu
At 20th level, a Scaled Scion becomes a paragon of dragonkind. Her Breath of Dragons ability does the maximum possible damage. In addition, the Scaled Scion becomes a champion against destruction, granting her total immunity to all death effects from spells or similar abilities.
This ability replaces the Holy Champion class feature.