Homebrew Duskling Species Details

Dusklings bear the mixing of infernal and subterranean elven blood with surprising stealth. Most Dusklings will take after one parent or the other - Drow or Tiefling - rarely combining the physical characteristics to the point where their dual heritage is easily guessed at. Those who do take after both will often manifest physically as a classic Drow in coloring and appearance,  with the horns and pointed canines of their Tiefling parent. A rare few will also present with a tail, though this is generally shorter and thinner, and more easily hidden if necessary.  No matter how they physically present, however, all Dusklings will share their eyes with their Tiefling parent, though the variation in color covers both races. With a natural tendency toward stealth and magic, they most often find themselves working among the criminal underclasses. Even among such company, it is rare that they will receive much in the way of respect or advancement; the prejudice against Drow and Tieflings works against them no matter which parent they resemble.

Duskling Traits

Dusklings combine the racial traits of both parents, to their advantage and their detriment.

Ability Score Increase

Your Intelligence and Charisma scores increase by 1, and your Dexterity score increases by 2.

Darkvision

Thanks to your infernal and drow 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 color in darkness, only shades of gray.

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.

Infernal Legacy

You know the thaumaturgy cantrip. Charisma is your spellcasting ability for this spell.

Drow Magic

You know the dancing lights cantrip. When you reach 3rd level, you can cast the faerie fire spell once per day. W hen you reach 5th level, you can also cast the darkness spell once per day. Charisma is your spellcasting ability for these spells.

Outcast

Due to your mix of infernal and drow heritage, you are viewed with suspicion by all races, resulting in Disadvantage to all Charisma checks.

Languages

You can read and write Common, Infernal, and Undercommon