Tiefling

Forged by the dark pantheon to serve their designs, the Tieflings won their freedom through centuries of bitter war and now define themselves not by their infernal origins, but by their hard-earned independence.

Ability Score Bonuses

Stats

Strength

Dexterity

Constitution

Intelligence

Wisdom

Charisma

Value

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+1

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+2

Physical Characteristics

Average Height: 5′ – 6′

Average Weight: 100 – 200 lbs.

Size: Medium

Lifespan: 120 years

Speed: 30′

Race Information

Languages: Common & Infernal

Homeland(s): None Specific

Skill Proficiencies: None

Typical Alignment: Any

Culture & Society

Tieflings were a faction race originally created by the dark pantheon to be the embodiment of darkness in the realm of Vaeria.  Aspects from each of the Abyssal demon lords were drawn upon to create a race of beings that would facilitate their dark agenda upon the mortal plane.  However, despite their original intentions the Tiefling race proved to be as devious and uncontrollable as the hellish lords who spawned them! 

Unwilling to adhere to the slavish devotion demanded by the dark pantheon the Tiefling race broke their shackles and waged a war for the very souls of their people.  What followed was centuries of conflict that nearly resulted in the annihilation of their species.  Eventually though, the dark gods realized that their children would never bow to them again and gave up their quest to dominate them as a people.  A deep racial hatred remains among the Tiefling people and they will forever despise their former masters.

Despite their long struggle for independence the majority of the world still distrusts the Tiefling race.  This is primarily due to their monstrous appearance and unfounded misconceptions about them as a people. 

Tieflings can come in nearly any shape or color, but their appearance is always a reflection of the hellish denizens that they were created from.  This means that they will typically have horns, cabalistic eyes, and skin tones of a demonic hue.  Frequently they will also have cloven hooves, tails, and even wings may develop following adolescence.

Racial Traits
  • Darkvision – Your darkvision has a radius of 60 feet.
  • Hellish Resistance – You have resistance to fire damage.
  • Infernal Legacy – You know the thaumaturgy cantrip. Once you reach 3rd level, you can cast the hellish rebuke spell once per day as a 2nd-level spell. Once you reach 5th level, you can also cast the darkness spell once per day. Charisma is your spellcasting ability for these spells.
  • Winged (optional) – You have a flying speed of 30 feet.