Homebrew Dhampyr Species Details

 

Due to the nature of their heritage, most dhampyr take on the attributes of their mothers. Fair of skin, longer hair, they move with an unnatural fluidity and grace. All dhampyr have elongated incisors.

The mother most often dies in childbirth, having been bitten while pregnant. This usually leaves the child orphaned, to be raised in the care of others. Because of their half-breed nature, they tend to gravitate towards others of their situation. Most notably tieflings and half-orcs, who are also considered a less than acceptable mix.

Sometimes, they are unaware of their affliction. One of the links to their unholy sire is a thirst that is never truly slaked. More often than not, this leads to a level of alcoholism. Though it is very hard for them to get drunk.

Dhampyr Traits

A tall, slender man wades into the front lines of battle. Shielding his eyes against the noonday sun, he grips his sword with hidden strength.

Light Sleepers

Naturally inclined to nocturnal tendencies, you are easily awoken from a long rest. Usually the first to rise, as long as you have slept for at least 5 hours, you gain all the benefits of a long rest and suffer no disadvantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks to rouse you.

Ability Score Increase

Your Charisma and Constitution scores both increase by 1. Either Strength or Dexterity increase by two.

Superior Darkvision

Born of a creature of darkness, you can see in the night and pitch black better than most. Your darkvision goes out to 120 feet.

Sunlight Sensitivity

You have Disadvantage on attack rolls and on Wisdom (perception) checks that rely on sight when you, the target of your attack, or whatever you are trying to perceive is in direct sunlight.

Unsustainable Blood

You have resistance to necrotic damage. Additionally, you are unaffected by lycanthropy, and have advantage against being poisoned.

Subtle Charms

People unknowingly people are disarmed by you. You have proficiency on insight and persuasion checks.