Homebrew Demon Species Details

SELF
Some demons are born from malice
Sky rending hatred and blood storms
Such are demons of unending passion
Some demons are born from greed
Covetous grins and shifty hands
Such are demons of delirious nature
Some demons are born of desire
Coquette gazes and glazed eyes
Such are demons of temptation
Some demons are born from hunger
Thirsty tongues and soft palates
Such are demons of gluttony
Some demons are born from envy
Green eyes and clenched teeth
Such are demons of bitterness
Some demons are born of laziness
Slow movement and emotionless
Such are demons of apathy
Some demons are both of the self
Arrogant demeanor and fearless gaze
Such are demons of pride
All are demons, that come from oneself
But the true evil of sin
Is the self.
By Lonely Heart

Infernal Bloodline

Demons are the original infernals however they still look human. Demons have Jet Black skin that take any of a variety of shapes: They have very similar builds to humans. Their mouths look very human however their back teeth are very sharp.  Their eyes cover the full range of human coloration, but also include various shades of red,purple, blue ect. Their eye color changes depending on there mood. Their hair, , is usually light, from white or silver.

Self-Reliant and Suspicious

Demons subsist in small minorities found mostly in introverted cities or towns, often in the roughest quarters of those places, where they grow up to be swindlers, thieves, or crime lords. Sometimes they live among other minority populations in enclaves where they are treated with more respect.

Demon Names

Demon names fall into three broad categories. Demon born into another culture typically have names reflective of that culture. Some have names derived from the Infernal language, passed down through generations, that reflect their fiendish heritage. For some, the chosen name is a noble quest. For others, it’s a grim destiny.

 

Demon Traits

Demons share certain racial traits as a result of their infernal descentends.

Ability Score Increase

Your Intelligence score increases by 1, and your Charisma score increases by 2.

Age

Demons mature at the same rate as humans but live Eon's longer.

Alignment

Tieflings might not have an innate tendency toward evil, but many of them end up there. Evil or not, an independent nature inclines many tieflings toward a chaotic alignment.

Size

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

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Darkvision

Thanks to your infernal heritage, 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.

Hellish Resistance

You have resistance to fire damage.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and Infernal.