Homebrew Dhampir Species Details

Vampiric Bloodline

Dhampir are derived from humanoid bloodlines, and in the broadest possible sense, they still look human. However, their necromantic heritage has left a clear imprint on their appearance. Dhampir are typically tall with unnaturally angular and sharp features similar to elves, but without the pointed ears and other distinctly elven traits. Though they do age, the process is extremely slow and Dhampir will continue to look unnaturally youthful after even several centuries of life. The best description given to Dhampir is "uncanny" as though looking at them one can see nothing that isn't human, but a distinct gut feeling screams at the viewer that the thing they are looking at is wrong and dangerous. Dhampir canine teeth are sharply pointed, and their eyes are are known to turn bright red with yellow sclera when threatened or in battle. Their skin tones cover the full range of human coloration, but tend to be ashen, blanched, or unnaturally bale.

Self-Reliance and Solitude

Dhampir are nearly always solitary creatures, indeed it is rare for more than one or two to exist on a continent at the same time, to say nothing of a country or city. This means they often learn an extreme self-reliant lifestyle from an early age and tend to stick to the shadows both literally and figuratively, preferring to move from place to place quietly and leaving before word of their true nature can spread through rumor and suspicion.  

 

Dhampir Names

Dhampir names tend to derive from whatever culture they were born into. 

MET WITH MISTRUST

Most common folk are suspicious of Dhampir. This is not, all together, unreasonable as there are precious few things that appear so distinctly undead that are not immediately hostile to the weak and the innocent. Though in truth a Dhampir is not compelled towards a path of evil. They are gifted with magic from necromancy but chart their own course in life and beyond.

Dhampir Traits

Dhampir have distinct traits characteristics as a result of their unique pseudo-undeath.

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.

Ability Score Increase

Your Charisma score increases by 2 and your Constitution increases by 1 

Age

Dhampir reach maturity at around the same time as humans but can live up five hundred years and will continue to long around twenty years old for the majority of that time. 

Size

Tieflings are about the same size and build as humans. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Darkvision

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.

Vampiric Bloodline

You know the Thaumaturgy cantrip. Once you reach 3rd level, you can cast the False Life spell once as a 2nd-level spell. Once you reach 5th level, you can also cast the Vampiric Touch spell once. You must finish a long rest to cast these spells again with this trait. Charisma is your spellcasting ability for these spells.