Homebrew Fiendling Species Details

"They may look like a human. They may sound like a human. They may even smell like a human. But, I assure you, they carry a lineage, and a power, straight from the fiery tombs where evil rots, and devils thrive. They may have some human in them, but the demonic blood they posses strips them of all their human. Watch yourself around the damned Fiendlings."

— Sir Gnommingham, Son of the Eclipse 

Fiendlings live among us, both tearing down and building up civilization. They fight for both order and chaos, depending on what they see fit. Like the human in them, they strive to conquer, travel, and explore. The fiend in them, on the other hand, gives them power to do that and more. They live on a whim, living there lives to do as much as possible, regardless of most morality.

Fiendish and Human Blood

Regardless of how the demonic blood entered the family tree, fiendlings can sport a wide variety of both human and fiendish features. They can have human features such as skin ranging from almost black to almost white, blonde, red, brown or black hair, and a wide variety of eye colors. They can also have fiendish features such as skin and eyes ranging all colors of the world, sharper teeth, or even horns, tails and wings. Most have the ability to increase or decrease their demonic lineage to alter their appearance temporarily.

Creators and Destroyers

Fiendlings have the power to Create and destroy nations, and change history. How they use this power is up to them. Some see fit a life well spent in aiding humanity spread, grow, and prosper. Others have similar ideas for there brethren in Hell. Some of the most important people in history are Fiendlings. Certain Fiendlings simply assist causes they see worthy of their help, while others create their own destinies.

 

Long Living Impact

Fiendlings are excellent warriors. Their impact on society and culture is so immense that their legend can long outlive the individual. They can usually live just upwards of a century, fighting wars, slaying beasts, and conquering lands. The legends of their trials can border mythological proportions. Many stories are told to this day of the legendary feats attained by special Fiendling individuals: both good and bad.

Highly Motivated

Fiendlings share the human trait of being extremely ambitious, along with a typical fiendish obsession over certain ideas or things. When a Fiendling sets their mind to something, there are very few entities that can stop one.

Persecuted Individuals

Because of their demonic lineage, most have to hide their identity to the world, as most races will be extremely prejudice and cruel towards them once they discover their true lineage. Those who can hide it might try and blend into society, as society will often throw them out if detected. Those who cannot hide, or simply choose not too, often live brash and bold lives, relishing in their powers and abilities as they run and hide from society.

 

Fiendling Traits

It’s hard to make generalizations about fiends and humans, but your Fiendish character has these traits.

Ability Score Increase

 Your ability scores each increase by 1.

Age

Fiendlings reach adulthood in their late teens and live about than a century. As they age, they can usually control which features are most prominent about them: Their human or demonic traits.

Alignment

Fiendlings lean toward no particular alignment. The best and the worst are found among them.

Size

Fiendlings vary widely in height and build, from barely 5 feet to well over 7 feet tall. Regardless of your position in that range, your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common, Demonic, and one extra language of your choice. Fiendlings more often than not tend to learn languages that suit their current environment or future goals.