Homebrew Cambion Species Details
Infernal Bloodline
A cambion inherits characteristics from both parents, deriving the basic structure of its physical appearance from the human parent. Their humanoid form, facial features, and hair are often overlooked alongside their demonic features. A cambion may be nearly indistinguishable from other members of its mortal half, or just as likely appear completely demonic. Two Cambion brothers could seemingly be of completely different races, their infernal blood manifesting in unique ways.
Their demonic parent contributes largely to these particular characteristics. The horns may curl and twirl like those of a ram, point sharply skyward like a horned devil, or resemble a rack of antlers. Their body may be partially scaled or covered in thick, leathery skin, which can range from red, purple, and green to white, gray, and black. Even studded hooves, claws and a forked tongue are not uncommon. Despite all these terrifying traits, they are considered attractive by many.
Society
Cambions are often found in positions of leadership throughout the kingdoms, but rarely with their kin at their side. Their powerful bodies and endless ambition lead many of them to seek power, particularly in the domain of weaker creatures, of which there are many in comparison. Although they are rare, they can be found more frequently in places of demonic worship or in areas that have suffered demonic incursion, where they have often been left to fend for themselves in a world that does not want them. Yet, by their nature, they arise from the roughest neighborhoods of those places, where they often grow up to become commanders, lords, or rulers in one way or another.
Cambion Names
Cambion names fall into three broad categories. Cambions 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 Infernal Names: Akmenos, Amnon, Barakas, Damakos, Demiourgos, Ekemon, Iados, Kairon, Leucis, Melech, Mordai, Nestor, Pelaios, Skamos, Theiresias
Female Infernal Names: Albedo, Akta, Anakis, Bryseis, Cryseis, Damaia, Ea, Kallista, Lerissa, Makaria, Nemeia, Orianna, Phelaia, Rieta
Cambion Traits
Cambions share certain racial traits as a result of their infernal descent.Demonic deception
the Cambion can cast the spell: Alter Self 1 time. Regains ability after a long rest.
Fierce presence
the Cambion can use its reaction to add its Charisma modifier to its Armor Class when another creature hits it. He can use this trait 1 time at will. Regains ability after a long rest.
Fire blast
the Cambion, as an action, can hurl a bolt of searing energy at a creature within 120 feet 1 time at will. The creature must make a Dexterity saving throw. If he fails he suffers 2d8
Demon
Your creature type is demon, rather than humanoid.
Born to Be Bad
Cambions are born to be evil, with innately evil tendencies that can cause even the most devoted mortal parent to abandon them and lead them down a darker path, but if a Cambion's parent can hold on and nurture the baby the Cambion can become better in its nature. As evil as they are, as ambitious as they are, many of them swing towards chaos or law depending on their diabolical parents.
Ability Score Increase
The Cambion has +2 to Charisma and +1 to another ability score of his choice.
Age
Cambions mature faster than the children of mortals, achieving immortality at the peak of their maturity.
Size
Cambions are about the same size and build as humans. Your size is Medium.
Speed
Your base walking speed is 30 feet.
Your base flying speed is 40 feet.
Darkvision
A cambion in dim light conditions can see up to 60 ft as if it were in bright light conditions and in darkness as if it were in dim light. In the dark he is unable to discern colors, only shades of gray.
Demonic Enchantment
the Cambion can cast the spell: Charm Person 1 time. Regains ability after a long rest.
Otherworldly endurance
the Cambion is resistant to normal (nonmagical) damage from one of the following elements of your choice: cold, fire, lightning, poison. Once chosen, the resistance cannot be changed.
Languages
Cambions can speak, read, and write Common, Abyssal (if they are descended from a demon), or Infernal (if they are descended from a devil)..
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