Tiefling

Basic Information

Anatomy

Tieflings have a mostly human build, however, they also have a long, fleshy tail, often with a small bony protrusion in the form of a spike or barb, and horns.

Genetics and Reproduction

While many claim that tieflings are the children of demons and humans, they are actually their own full species. They reproduce sexually, like humans.

Growth Rate & Stages

Tieflings grow and age around the same rate as humans, however, tend to live slightly longer.

Ecology and Habitats

Early tieflings lived mostly in the Achdõbri (ʔaxˈdɔ̃bʁi) Volcano near the Schilf Desert, however, before the dragonborn came to the region, many ventured out, and eventually came to many of the dark corners of the world.

Additional Information

Social Structure

Tieflings tend to be rather solitary, not typically forming societies of their own, unless absolutely necessary. Given their demonic heritage, many tieflings are also outcaste from major societies. Some do become leaders to small tribal cultures, like goblin tribes.

Facial characteristics

Teiflings have mostly human facial structures, however, they also have elf like ears, and horns that grow from the forehead or temple regions of their heads.

Civilization and Culture

History

When the world was first invaded by the demons after the god put the eldar on its surface, proto-tieflings were born from the resulting conflict. The power of the demons was enough to corrupt some of the eldar and turn them into twisted versions of themselves. eventually, these proto-tieflings became their own mortal race, the tieflings.

Lifespan

110 years

Average Height

5-6ft

Average Weight

168lbs

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

Teiflings tend to have skin that is red, blue, or purple, however, occasionally they will manifest more human skin tones. Their hair is normally black, but can also be brown, red, blue or purple.

Tiefling

To be greeted with stares and whispers, to suffer violence and insult on the street, to see mistrust and fear in every eye: this is the lot of the tiefling. And to twist the knife, tieflings know that this is because a pact struck generations ago infused the essence of Aäd̠roiʻ̞a, overlord of the Nine Hells (and many of the other powerful devils serving under him) into their bloodline. Their appearance and their nature are not their fault but the result of an ancient sin, for which they and their children and their children's children will always be held accountable.

ability score increase: Your Charisma score increases by 2.

age: Tieflings mature at the same rate as humans but live a few years longer.

alignment: -

Size: Medium

speed: 30ft

Languages: You can speak, read, and write Common and Infernal.

race features:
Darkvision. Thanks to your infernal heritage, you have superior vision in dark and dim conditions. You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You can’t discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.
Hellish Resistance. You have resistance to fire damage.

Bloodline of Aäd̠roiʻ̞a

The tieflings connected to Hehoitra command the power of fire and darkness, guided by a keener than normal intellect, as befits those linked to Aäd̠roiʻ̞a himself.
Ability Score Increase. Your Intelligence score increases by 1.
Infernal Legacy. You know the Thaumaturgy cantrip. Once you reach 3rd level, you can cast the Hellish Rebuke spell once as a 2nd-level spell. Once you reach 5th level, you can also cast the Darkness spell once. You must finish a long rest to cast these spells again with this trait. Charisma is your spellcasting ability for these spells.

Bloodline of Děʻ̞ii

The crumbling realm of Ghiitetra is ruled by Děʻ̞ii, who excels at corrupting those whose minor sins can be transformed into acts of damnation. Tieflings linked to this archdevil can corrupt others both physically and psychically.
Ability Score Increase. Your Intelligence score increases by 1.
Legacy of Ghiitetra. You know the Thaumaturgy cantrip. Once you reach 3rd level, you can cast the Ray of Sickness spell once as a 2nd-level spell. Once you reach 5th level, you can also cast the Crown of Madness spell once. You must finish a long rest to cast these spells again with this trait. Charisma is your spellcasting ability for these spells.

Bloodline of Dzakhiih

The great city of Khiih̀oitra occupies most of Hell's second layer. It is a place where secrets are uncovered and shared with the highest bidder, making tieflings tied to Dzakhiih excellent spies and infiltrators.
Ability Score Increase. Your Dexterity score increases by 1.
Legacy of Khiih̀oitra. You know the Thaumaturgy cantrip. Once you reach 3rd level, you can cast the Disguise Self spell once as a 2nd-level spell. Once you reach 5th level, you can also cast the Detect Thoughts spell once. You must finish a long rest to cast these spells again with this trait. Charisma is your spellcasting ability for these spells.

Bloodline of Gr̀ekhäbě

A master manipulator, Gr̀ekhäbě grants tieftings tied to her forceful personalities.
Ability Score Increase. Your Wisdom score increases by 1.
Legacy of Päh̀oitra. You know the Friends cantrip. Once you reach 3rd level, you can cast the Charm Person spell once as a 2nd-level spell. Once you reach 5th level, you can also cast the Suggestion spell once. You must finish a long rest to cast these spells again with this trait. Charisma is your spellcasting ability for these spells.

Bloodline of Ghoʻ̞ii

Ghoʻ̞ii, Hell's criminal mastermind, grants her tiefiings magic that is useful for committing heists.
Ability Score Increase. Your Dexterity score increases by 1.
Legacy of Gr̀iihoitra. You know the Minor Illusion cantrip. Once you reach 3rd level, you can cast the Disguise Self spell once as a 2nd-level spell. Once you reach 5th level, you can also cast the Invisibility spell once as a 2nd-level spell. You must finish a long rest to cast these spells again with this trait. Charisma is your spellcasting ability for these spells.

Bloodline of Khoiwepf

Frozen Ngiibotra is ruled by Khoiwepf, an archdevil known for offering bargains to those who face an inescapable doom.
Ability Score Increase. Your Constitution score increases by 1.
Legacy of Ngiibotra. You know the Ray of Frost cantrip. Once you reach 3rd level, you can cast the Armor of Agathys spell once as a 2nd-level spell. Once you reach 5th level, you can also cast the Darkness spell once. You must finish a long rest to cast these spells again with this trait. Charisma is your spellcasting ability for these spells.

Bloodline of Xzaghäh̀

The great miser Xzaghäh̀ loves coins above all else. Tieflings tied to him excel at gathering and safeguarding wealth.
Ability Score Increase. Your Intelligence score increases by 1.
Legacy of ʻEpfoitra. You know the Mage Hand cantrip. Once you reach 3rd level, you can cast the Tenser's Floating Disk spell once as a 2nd-level spell. Once you reach 5th level, you can also cast the Arcane Lock spell once. You must finish a long rest to cast these spells again with this trait. Charisma is your spellcasting ability for these spells.

Bloodline of R̀abekh

In the frozen realm of Häd̠riipfoitra, R̀abekh offers arcane power to those who entreat with him. Tieflings linked to him master some arcane magic.
Ability Score Increase. Your Intelligence score increases by 1.
Legacy of Häd̠riipfoitra. You know the Mage Hand cantrip. Once you reach 3rd level, you can cast the Burning Hands spell once as a 2nd-level spell. Once you reach 5th level, you can also cast the Flame Blade spell once as a 3rd-level spell. You must finish a long rest to cast these spells again with this trait. Charisma is your spellcasting ability for these spells.

Bloodline of Riibawiih

Tieflings with a blood tie to Riibawiih are stronger than the typical tiefling and receive magical abilities that aid them in battle.
Ability Score Increase. Your Strength score increases by 1.
Legacy of Zaäpfäpfoitra. You know the Thaumaturgy cantrip. Once you reach 3rd level, you can cast the Searing Smite spell once as a 2nd-level spell. Once you reach 5th level, you can also cast the Branding Smite spell once as a 3rd-level spell. You must finish a long rest to cast these spells again with this trait. Charisma is your spellcasting ability for these spells.

Tiefling Variants

Since not all tieflings are of the blood of Asmodeus, some have traits that differ from those in the Player's Handbook. The Dungeon Master may permit the following variants for your tiefling character, although Devil's Tongue, Hellfire, and Winged are mutually exclusive.
Appearance. Your tiefling might not look like other tieflings. Rather than having the physical characteristics described in the Player's Handbook, choose 1d4 + 1 of the following features: small horns; fangs or sharp teeth; a forked tongue; catlike eyes; six fingers on each hand; goat-like legs; cloven hoofs; a forked tail; leathery or scaly skin; red or dark blue skin; cast no shadow or reflection; exude a smell of brimstone.
Feral. Your Intelligence score increases by 1, and your Dexterity score increases by 2. This trait replaces the Ability Score Increase trait
Devil's Tongue. You know the Vicious Mockery cantrip. Once you reach 3rd level, you can cast the Charm Person spell once as a 2nd-level spell. Once you reach 5th level, you can also cast the Enthrall spell once. You must finish a long rest to cast these spells again with this trait. Charisma is your spellcasting ability for these spells. This trait replaces the Infernal Legacy trait
Hellfire. Once you reach 3rd level, you can cast the Burning Hands spell once as a 2nd-level spell. This trait replaces the Hellish Rebuke spell of the Infernal Legacy trait.
Winged. You have bat-like wings sprouting from your shoulders. You have a flying speed of 30 feet while you aren’t wearing heavy armor. This trait replaces the Infernal Legacy trait.