Tiefling

Fey Ancestry

Tieflings are the descendants of satyrs and nymphs. Like satyrs, tieflings have furred legs and hooves - though their fur tends to be sparser and less thick than that of their satyr ancestors and their large horns take 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. Their skin tones cover the full range of satyr colouration, but also additional colouring options as described under each respective subrace.

Tiefling Names

Tiefling names fall into three broad categories. Tieflings born into another culture typically have names reflective of that culture. Some have names derived from Sylvan, passed down through generations, that reflect their fae 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.
“Virtue” Names: Art, Carrion, Chant, Creed, Despair, Excellence, Fear, Glory, Hope, Ideal, Music, Nowhere, Open, Poetry, Quest, Random, Reverence, Sorrow, Temerity, Torment, Weary
Note: Still working on balancing these subraces. I'm aware they're a little OP atm so bear that in mind if you're considering playing a tiefling using these stats/abilities.

Subraces

Alseid Tiefling

Alseid tieflings have a similar range of skintones to their satyr relatives, but with a warm, radiant glow. Their hair, fur and eyes are almost always shades of copper, bronze or gold and glow faintly. Their skin and fur is commonly speckled with white or gold.
Radiant Resistance: You have resistance to radiant damage.
Radiant Soul: You know the light cantrip. At 3rd level, you can cast bless at 2nd-level once per long rest. At 5th level, you can cast aura of vitality once per long rest. Charisma is your spellcasting ability for these

Dryad Tiefling

In addition to the range of skintones normal for satyrs, dryad tieflings commonly have green or bronze skin, with a bark-like texture around their hooves and horns. Their horns or antlers are almost always brown and often have a texture similar to tree bark.
Speech of Beast and Leaf: You have the ability to communicate in a limited manner with beasts and plants. They can understand the meaning of your words, though you have no special ability to understand them in return. You have advantage on all Charisma checks you make to influence them.
One with nature: You know the druidcraft cantrip. At 3rd level, you can cast barkskin at 2nd-level once per long rest. Charisma is your spellcasting ability for these

Lampad Tiefling

Lampad tiefling colouring ranges from deep purple to white, grey or black. It is common for lampad tieflings to have eyes, skin, fur, hair, horns and hooves all in one unified colour.
Death-touched: You have resistance to necrotic and poison damage and you have advantage on saving throws against being poisoned.
Born to Die: You know the chill touch cantrip. At 3rd level, you can cast gentle repose at 2nd-level once per long rest. Charisma is your spellcasting ability for these

Naiad Tiefling

Naiad tieflings have skintones and hair/fur colours ranging from grey or white to blue or green and their horns are usually a pearlescent white.
Amphibious: You can breathe air and water
Storm-born: You have cold resistance
Ocean born: You know the shape water cantrip. At 3rd level, you can cast create or destroy water at 2nd-level once per long rest. Charisma is your spellcasting ability for these.

Oread Tiefling

Oread tiefling skin tones cover the full range of satyr colouration, but also include jet black and various shades of red and orange. Their hair, cascading down from behind their horns, ranges from from black to dark red, vibrant orange, or deep purple. Their eyes glow like molten gold or orange, as do any scars they accumulate. Some purposefully mark their bodies in this way, creating beautiful glowing patterns which mark their oread heritage.
Hellish Resistance: You have resistance to fire damage

Infernal Legacy: You know the thaumaturgy cantrip. At 3rd level, you can cast hellish rebuke at 2nd-level once per long rest. At 5th level, you can cast darkness once per long rest. Charisma is your spellcasting ability for these

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Tiefling Traits

Ability Score Increase: CHA+2

Age: Tieflings mature at about the same rate as humans but can live up to 300 years old

Size: Medium - Tieflings range from just under 5 feet to about 6 feet in height

Speed: 30ft

Languages: Common, Sylvan


Fey: Your creature type is fey, rather than humanoid

Ram: Your horns are natural weapons which deal 1d4+STR bludgeoning damage