Homebrew Demon Species Details

Former Celestials or Fallen Celestials, Demons are malevolent entities from the Abyss, embodying chaos, destruction, and corruption. They revel in the suffering of others and seek to spread fear and despair wherever they go. Demons typically have a fearsome and grotesque appearance that reflects their vile nature.

Physical Manifestations:

• Appearance: Demons have twisted, monstrous forms that can vary widely. Common features include horns, fangs, claws, and leathery or scaly skin. Their eyes often glow with a sinister light, such as red, orange, or green, exuding malice and hatred.
• Auras: Demons exude an aura of dread and fear, causing discomfort and terror in those who sense their presence. This aura can sometimes have physical effects, such as causing flames to flicker or shadows to deepen.
• Limbs: Many demons have additional limbs or tails that can be used as weapons. Their bodies are often covered in spines, spikes, or other natural armaments.
• Clothing: If demons wear clothing, it is usually made from dark, tattered materials, often adorned with symbols of chaos and destruction. Some may wear armor forged in the depths of the Abyss, imbued with dark magic.

**FOR DM CONSIDERATION: A player choosing to play a Demon must commit to doing "evil" deeds. At a DM's discretion, should the player commit "good" deeds, they may be raised as a Fallen Celestial or even a full Celestial. Rising is exponentially harder than falling.

Demon Traits

Malevolent entities from the Abyss, embodying chaos, destruction, and corruption.

Ability Score Increase

Having gone through the Hells, your Strength score increases by 2, and your Constitution score increases by 1.

Age

Demons do not age and live indefinitely unless destroyed. 

Size

Demons vary greatly in size, but most are similar to humans, standing between 5 to 7 feet tall. Your size is Medium.

Darkvision

Accustomed to the infernal planes, 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.

Infernal Resistance

You have resistance to fire damage.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and Infernal.

Fiendish Legacy

You know the Thaumaturgy cantrip. When you reach 3rd level, you can cast the Hellish Rebuke spell as a 2nd-level spell once with this trait and regain the ability to do so when you finish a long rest. When you reach 5th level, you can cast the Darkness spell once with this trait and regain the ability to do so when you finish a long rest. Charisma is your spellcasting ability for these spells.

Unholy Presence

You gain proficiency in the Intimidation skill.