Homebrew Gnome-Tiefling Hybrid Species Details

To be greeted with stares and whispers, to suffer violence and insult on the street, to see mistrust and fear in every eye: this is the lot of the tiefling. Their appearance and their nature are not their fault but the result of an ancient sin, for which they and their children and their children’s children will always be held accountable. For the lot of Gnome-Tieflings, however, take delight in life, enjoying every moment of invention, exploration, investigation, creation, and play. They usually take all violence in stride, and push past their difficulties to live their life in the fullest. They enjoy company with others, especially if they are welcome - which is rare.

 

Infernal Bloodline - Vibrant Expression

Gnome-Tieflings are derived from Gnome bloodlines, and in the broadest possible sense, they still look Gnomish. However, their infernal heritage has left a clear imprint on their appearance. Gnome-Tieflings have horns that vary in shape and size. Usually, because of their Gnome bloodlines, these horns are not too large or 'strong' looking (for example, the curling horns of a ram). They also have tails, which can vary to 1 foot or 2 feet in length (based upon the Gnome-Tiefling's height). Also due to their Gnome bloodline, these tails are usually very thin, dainty, and delicate.Their canine teeth are sharply pointed, and their eyes are solid colors—black, red, white, silver, or gold—with no visible sclera or pupil. Their skin tones cover the full range of human coloration, but also include various shades of red. Their hair, cascading down from behind their horns, is usually dark, from black or brown to dark red, blue, or purple.Gnome-Tieflings average slightly over 4 feet tall and weigh 40 to 45 pounds. 

Self-Reliant and Suspicious - Delighted Detication

As far as Gnome-Tieflings are concerned, being alive is a wonderful thing, and they squeeze every ounce of enjoyment out of their three centuries of life, even if they were dealt with terrible luck. Many Gnome-Tieflings are skilled engineers, alchemists, tinkers, adventurers, and inventors, if given the chance to be. They’re willing to make mistakes and laugh at themselves in the process of perfecting what they do, taking bold (sometimes foolhardy) risks and dreaming large. Some Gnome-Tieflings that lack a homeland, they know that they have to make their own way in the world and that they have to be strong to survive. They are not quick to trust anyone who claims to be a friend, but when a Gnome-Tiefling’s companions demonstrate that they trust him or her, the Gnome-Tiefling learns to extend the same trust to them. And once a Gnome-Tiefling gives someone loyalty, the Gnome-Tiefling is a firm friend or ally for life. Their attitude towards the world and who they eventually become to be is really dependent on their childhood and parental figures. They can reflect more of a traditional, mistrusting Tiefling or a bright-spirited Gnome, or even a combination of both aspects.

Hybrid Names

Depending on their childhood and parental figures, Gnome-Tiefling hybrid names can vary based upon traditional Gnome names or traditional Tiefling names - or maybe something even new.

 

Gnome-Tiefling Hybrid Traits

Gnome-Tieflings share certain racial traits as a result of their descent.

Ability Score Increase

Your Ability Score Increase will be based on one option out of three: (With this choice, you will have to be clear with your DM about Ability Score Increases due to D&D Beyond's nature.)

* Intelligence Score increases by 1 AND Charisma Score increases by 1

* Intelligence Score increases by 2

* Charisma Score increases by 2

Age

Gnome-Tieflings mature about the same rate as Gnomes do, however, they usually live to about half of a Gnome's usual life span - 300 years.

Alignment

Gnome-Tieflings alignments can vary based on their childhood, however most tend to be more chaotic in nature.

Size

Gnome-Tieflings are about the same size and build as Gnomes, with slight differences here and there. They average about 3-5 feet tall, and weigh about 40-55 pounds. Your size is small or medium, depending on the spectrum of size variance.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 25 feet.

Darkvision

Thanks to your infernal 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.

Hellish Resistance

You have resistance to fire damage.

Infernal 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. Charisma is your spellcasting ability for these spells.

Languages

Based on a Gnome-Tiefling's childhood, they have the ability to know Gnomish, Infernal, and Common.