Homebrew Cambion Species Details
Cambions are former mortals remade by the influence of the Lower Planes. Some were possessed by fiends and never fully recovered what was taken from them. Others were resurrected by cruel spellcraft, marked by a god’s curse, altered by long exposure to infernal realms, or changed forever by bargains and blasphemous rituals. However they began, cambions carry a tangible stain of fiendish might—something deeper and more deliberate than distant ancestry.
Unlike tieflings, who often live as free-willed people with only a hint of infernal heritage, cambions are bound to their origin in a more immediate way. Their bodies may show it in obvious signs—dark wings, unnatural eyes, heatless embers beneath the skin—or in subtler tells: a shadow that leans the wrong way, a voice that turns persuasive without meaning to, or a presence that makes holy places feel just a little less welcoming.
Many cambions serve the malevolent forces that created them, acting as agents, enforcers, or ambitious heirs to fiendish power. Others rebel against that fate, clinging to the last pieces of their mortality and turning their gifts toward their own ends—whether that means redemption, revenge, or simply the freedom to choose. Whatever path a cambion walks, one truth follows: their power came at a price, and the Lower Planes are rarely finished collecting.
Cambion Traits
Mortal Infused with Fiendish MightAge
Cambions mature at about the same rate as humans, reaching adulthood in their late teens. Their fiendish essence can greatly extend their lifespan; many live 200 to 300 years, and some endure even longer.
Creature Type
You are Fiendish.
Size
You are Medium.
Speed
Your walking speed is 30 feet.
Darkvision
You have Darkvision with a range of 60 feet. Within that range, you can see in dim light as if it were bright light and in darkness as if it were dim light. You discern colors in darkness only as shades of gray.
Languages
You can speak, read, and write Common and Infernal, plus two other languages of your choice.
Hellish Resistance
You have Resistance to Fire damage.
Wings of the Fallen
You have fiendish wings that grant you a flying speed equal to your walking speed. You can’t use this flying speed while wearing Medium or Heavy armor.
Fiendish Magic
You know the Thaumaturgy cantrip.
Spellcasting Ability. When you choose this species, choose Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma as your spellcasting ability for this trait. You use the chosen ability whenever a spell from this trait refers to your spellcasting ability.
3rd Level: Disguise Self. Starting at 3rd level, you can cast Disguise Self once without expending a spell slot, and you regain the ability to cast it this way when you finish a Long Rest. You can also cast Disguise Self using any spell slots you have.
5th Level: Scorching Ray. Starting at 5th level, you can cast Scorching Ray once without expending a spell slot, and you regain the ability to cast it this way when you finish a Long Rest. You can also cast Scorching Ray using any spell slots you have.
Cambion origins
If you want inspiration for how your character became a cambion, you can roll on the table below. Rolling is optional—you can always choose the result you like instead.
Cambion Origins (Optional 1d6)
Roll a d6 (or choose) to determine the event that bound you to fiendish power:
| d6 | You became a cambion after… |
|---|---|
| 1 | Being possessed by a fiendish being. |
| 2 | Being resurrected by an evil magic-user. |
| 3 | Lengthy exposure to a Lower Plane. |
| 4 | Making a bargain with a Fiend. |
| 5 | Suffering a god’s curse. |
| 6 | Taking part in fiendish rituals. |
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