Homebrew Dhampir Species Details

A dhampir is a creature that is the result of a union between a vampire and a human. Dhampirs are very shapely and comely. Their beauty is often compared to that of royalty. Dhampir powers are similar to those of vampires but without the usual weaknesses. They are a great danger to both enemies and friends, It is recommended to take extreme caution when dealing with them.

Physical Description
While they seem more or less human, many dhampirs have pale skin and dark hair. At birth they resemble stillborns, but they do have a very faint heartbeat. Most even possess sharpened teeth or claws, reminders of their undead heritage. They feed the same way as humans do but have problems being out in the sun. Their looks are human too, though they are described as being more graceful in appearance than humans. They are not as powerful as vampires but are instead granted the gift of not fear sunlight.  Dhampirs appear tall and sturdy while also having graceful features and a slender appearance which belies their unnatural strength.

History

Being the offspring of a vampire and a human parent, the dhampir are usually the children of a tragic romance... or something much more sinister. This causes them to search their reason for being created or in some cases join or hunt their immortal parent for answers.

Society

Dhampirs normally live a solitary lifestyle, feared, shunned, and even hunted by other races. Because of this, a great number of dhampirs reject their vampiric heritage. Few, if any, can even stand the presence of a vampire. They are famed for their ability to not only hunt vampires, but also other mythical beings. Most are driven and stubborn, yet strangely charismatic. But yet again there is a group who are willing to help and protect their undead relatives and be their guard. This is presumably because of their ability to move in the sun which makes them excellent followers for vampires.

Dhampir Names

Dhampirs tend to use human naming conventions.

Dhampir Traits

A lithe being of dark beauty appears human, though its movements, intensity, and charm are so powerful and coordinated it seems almost supernatural.

Ability Score Increase

 Your ability scores each increase by 2.

Age

Dhampirs mature at roughly the same rate as humans but do not age further after reaching maturity, and they do not die of old age.

Alignment

As with humans, a dhampir's alignment is solely determined by the individual, though due to their unique heritage and the subsequent treatment by most of the world they easily fall to evil, and they also tend slightly toward chaotic alignments.

Size

Dhampirs are of similar height and build to 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.

Vampire's Bite

You have the ability to make a bite attack against either a willing creature, a creature that is charmed or grappled by you, or a creature that is incapacitated or restrained. You can use your Strength for your bite's attack roll. On a hit, your bite deals 1d6 piercing damage and necrotic damage equal to 2d6. You may also choose to gain hit points equal to the amount of necrotic damage dealt with this attack.

 

Vampire Blood

Like a vampire, dhampir has a fairly high regeneration, and also feels other representatives of the bloodsuckers. However, still inferior to vampires in the strength of these abilities. Dhampir restores 1*level hp per minute and feels other bloodsuckers in 15 feet radius.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and one extra language of your choice.