Tieflings ((teef-ling))
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 Asmodeus—overlord of the Nine Hells—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.
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“But you do see the way people look at you, devil’s child.”
Those black eyes, cold as a winter storm, were staring right into her heart and the sudden seriousness in his voice jolted her.
“What is it they say?” he asked. “One’s a curiosity, two’s a conspiracy—”
“Three’s a curse,” she finished. “You think I haven’t heard that rubbish before?”
“I know you have.” When she glared at him, he added, “It’s not as if I’m plumbing the depths of your mind, dear girl. That is the burden of every tiefling. Some break under it, some make it the millstone around their neck, some revel in it.” He tilted his head again, scrutinizing her, with that wicked glint in his eyes. “You fight it, don’t you? Like a little wildcat, I wager. Every little jab and comment just sharpens your claws.”
— Erin M. Evans, grandfather and tavern owner.
Basic Information
Anatomy
Tieflings are derived from human bloodlines, and in the broadest possible sense, they still look human. However, their infernal heritage has left a clear imprint on their appearance. Tieflings have large horns that take any of a variety of shapes: some have curling horns like a ram, others have straight and tall horns like a gazelle’s, and some spiral upward like an antelopes’ horns. They have thick tails, four to five feet long, which lash or coil around their legs when they get upset or nervous. Their canine teeth are sharply pointed, and their eyes are solid colors—black, red, white, silver, or gold—with no visible sclera or pupil. Their skin tones cover the full range of human coloration, but also include various shades of red. Their hair, cascading down from behind their horns, is usually dark, from black or brown to dark red, blue, or purple.
Biological Traits
Tieflings are derived from human bloodlines, and in the broadest possible sense, they still look human. However, their infernal heritage has left a clear imprint on their appearance. Tieflings have large horns that take any of a variety of shapes: some have curling horns like a ram, others have straight and tall horns like a gazelle’s, and some spiral upward like an antelopes’ horns. They have thick tails, four to five feet long, which lash or coil around their legs when they get upset or nervous. Their canine teeth are sharply pointed, and their eyes are solid colors—black, red, white, silver, or gold—with no visible sclera or pupil. Their skin tones cover the full range of human coloration, but also include various shades of red. Their hair, cascading down from behind their horns, is usually dark, from black or brown to dark red, blue, or purple.
Genetics and Reproduction
Tieflings reproduce like humans, although that isn't the original method. Originally, tieflings had been cursed by a pact with demons. Otherwise, the rest of the tieflings were made by demon-human relations.
Growth Rate & Stages
Tieflings mature at eighteen.
Ecology and Habitats
Tieflings thrive nowhere, as the cataclysm at Fienden destroyed their home's environment.
Dietary Needs and Habits
Tieflings must eat the same amount as humans, getting their food the same ways.
Additional Information
Facial characteristics
Tieflings look human but with horns and pointed ears.
Geographic Origin and Distribution
Tieflings are abundant in all realms.
Average Intelligence
Tieflings have humanlike intelligence, although they are quicker to think.
Perception and Sensory Capabilities
Tieflings have improved vision in the dark, but the rest of their sensory capabilities are alike to humans.
Symbiotic and Parasitic organisms
Few tieflings can hear the voice of a demon, encouraging them to do evil things.
Civilization and Culture
Gender Ideals
All genders are abundant.
Relationship Ideals
Tieflings have humanlike relationships.
Major Language Groups and Dialects
Infernal.
History
Tieflings were originally humans, but humans are filled with ambition. A large group decided to make a pact with demons- forever cursing them and creating a new race. Other tieflings in isolated situations were created by being a human-demon mix.
Genetic Ancestor(s)
Scientific Name
Undefined
Origin/Ancestry
Demon pact, demonborn
Lifespan
60-100 on average.
Average Height
5-6 feet on average.
Average Weight
120-160 lbs average.
Average Physique
Tieflings are slightly more slender than humans, but can gain the same strength.
Body Tint, Colouring and Marking
Tieflings can be any color besides green and normal human skin tones.
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