Homebrew Dhampire Species Details
Dhampirs are the rare offspring of a vampire and another mortal race, such as human, elf, or orc. They inherit some of the vampiric traits but are not bound by the same limitations as their undead parents.
Dhampire Traits
Dhampires have a number of traits...Ability Score Increase
Three different ability scores of your choice increase by 1.
Age
Dhampirs are not immortal like vampires, but they can live for hundreds, even thousands, of years.
Alignment
Vampires are often seen as evil, driven by a lust for power and blood. However, some struggle against their nature or become outcasts, leaning toward different alignments.
Size
Vampires are of medium size, typically the same height and build as the race they were turned from. Your size is medium.
Speed
Your base walking speed is 35 feet.
Darkvision
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.
Blood Heritage
You gain one racial feature from your parent race. Examples include an Elf’s Fey Ancestry, a Tiefling’s Hellish Resistance, or a Half-Orc’s Relentless Endurance.
Sunlight Sensitivity
You have disadvantage on attack rolls and on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight when you are in direct sunlight.
Vampiric Skill
You gain proficiency in one skill of your choice. You may double your proficiency bonus with this skill once, but cannot do so again until you finish a long rest.
Vampiric Resistances
You have resistance to necrotic damage and are immune to disease. Additionally, you have advantage on Constitution saving throws against being poisoned.
Languages
You can speak, read, and write Common and one additional language of your choice. Vampires are spread across many regions and are likely to know more than one dialect.
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