Tiefling
Tiefling
“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, Brimstone AngelsTo 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.
Infernal Bloodline
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, and some spiral upward like an antelope’s 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 colours-Black, red, white, silver, or gold-with no visible pupil. Their skin tones cover the full range of Human colouration, 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.Self-Reliant And Suspicious
Tieflings subsist in small minorities found mostly in Human cities or towns, often in the roughest quarters of those places, Where they can grow up to be swindlers, thieves, or crime lords. Sometimes they live among other minority populations in enclaves where they are treated with more respect. Lacking a homeland, Tieflings know that they have to make their own way in the world and that they have to be strong to survive. They are not quick to trust anyone who claims to be a friend, but when a Tiefling’s companions demonstrate that they trust him or her, the Tiefling learns to extend that same trust to them. And once a Tiefling gives someone loyalty, the Tiefling is a firm friend or ally for life.Tiefling Traits
ABILITY SCORE INCREASES:
Your INTELLIGENCE Score Increases by +1, and your CHARISMA Score Increases by +2.AGE:
Tieflings mature at the same rate as Humans but live a few years longer.80-140 Years Old (120 Average).ALIGNMENT:
A Tiefling might not have an innate tendency toward evil, but many of them end up there. Evil or not, an independent nature inclines many Tieflings towards a Chaotic Alignment.Chaotic Good (CG), Chaotic Neutral (CN), or Chaotic Evil (CE).SIZE:
Tieflings are about the same size and build as Humans. Your size is MEDIUM.SPEED:
Your base walking speed is 30 Feet.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 colour in Darkness, only shades of grey.HELLISH RESISTANCE:
You have RESISTANCE to FIRE DAMAGE.INFERNAL LEGACY:
You know the THAUMATURGY CANTRIP. When you reach 3RD LEVEL, you can cast the HELLISH REBUKE SPELL as a 2ND LEVEL SPELL once with this Trait and regain the ability to do so when you FINISH A LONG REST. When you reach 5TH LEVEL, you can cast the DARKNESS SPELL once with this Trait and regain the ability to do so when you FINISH A LONG REST. CHARISMA is your SPELLCASTING ABILITY for these SPELLS.LANGUAGES:
You can speak, read, and write Kelldorian (Common), and Infernal.Basic Information
Anatomy
Humanoid (Tiefling): Head,Torso,Two Arms and Two Legs
Dietary Needs and Habits
Omnivore
Additional Information
Perception and Sensory Capabilities
Darkvision 60ft
Civilization and Culture
Naming Traditions
Tiefling names fall into three broad categories. Tieflings born into another culture typically have names reflective of that culture.
Some have names derived from the Infernal language, passed down through generations, that reflect their Fiendish Heritage. And some younger Tieflings, striving to find a place in the world, adopt a name that signifies a Virtue or other concept and then try to embody that concept. For some, the chosen name is a Noble Quest. for others it's a grim destiny.
Male Names
Akmenos, Amnon, Barakas, Damakos, Ekemon, Iados, Kairon, Leucis, Melech, Mordai, Morthos, Pelaios, Skamos, Therai.Female Names
Akta, Anakis, Bryseis, Criella, Damaia, Ea, Kallista, Lerissa, Makaria, Nemeia, Orianna, Phelaia, Rieta.“VIRTUE” Names
Art, Carrion, Chant, Creed, Despair, Excellence, Fear, Glory, Hope, Ideal, Music, Nowhere, Open, Poetry, Quest, Random, Reverence, Sorrow, Temerity, Torment, Weary.Major Language Groups and Dialects
Kelldorian (Common) and Infernal
A Tiefling by Artstation
Origin/Ancestry
Humanoid (Tiefling) & Fiend
Lifespan
80 To 140 Years Old (120 Average)
Average Height
5ft 6" To 6ft 6" Tall (Averaging 6ft)
Average Weight
130lbs To 200lbs (160lbs Average)
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