Homebrew Pit Fiend Species Details

 

Pit Fiend Names

Pit fiends, aspiring to be archdevils, will sometimes name themselves after the infernal greats. Sometimes, they take gag names for fun, since they usually rack up a list of aliases which they establish numerous contracts under.

Male: Lucifer, Bumblebee, Baphomet, Asmeday, Ashphel

Female: Jerynek, Aashamel, Sireylausu, Erinya

History

Pit fiends are the most powerful beings in the infernal realms. Many are generals who command their own hordes of baatezu. In infernial hierarchy, they are considered dukes, only a step below the archdevils. This prestige has existed for them since time immemorial, a testament to their massive orchestrations of corruption and countless misdeeds. Many a foolish summoner, lured by the tales of power these beings promise, attempt to summon one and bind it to a contract. These crafty devils are as intelligent as they are deadly, and always manage to flip the script in their favor.

Physical Description

Pit fiends are fearsome looking fiends with brilliant red skin and short, gnarled horns. They appear as scaled humanoids with bestial features. Wings develop from a young fiend's back, eventually into an impressive wingspan able to wrap about their body. Their fangs drip with venom, and their tail is prehensile. They are image that usually comes to mind when mortals thing of a devil.

Society

Pit fiends are some of the highest ranked devils aside from other dukes and archdevils. They are nobility in lower courts of the devil hierarchy. Many aspire to attain higher prestige still and become an archdevil, which is simpler for them, not requiring a devilish ritual. They lead the armies of the nine hells as generals, being the most powerful of the infernal legions. Flaunting their power and magic, they love to bully lesser devils and throw around their weight. Many an adventurer has met their end by not running at the sight of these fearsome creatures.

Personality

Pit fiends are cold-hearted creatures. While a lesser devil may show weakness, these towering beings show no sympathy. They are perfectly able to feign it, however, and take great pleasure from toying with others. They are especially fond of twisting contracts which they establish with summoners. By the end of it, the devil usually has their soul quick and easy. This arrogance is not for show, however, as their strength and magic are no small feats. They can be dangerous when angered, or when their amusement turns to annoyance.

Pit Fiend Traits

Powerful devils, the imagery of evil.

Wings

You gain a flying speed of 30 feet.

Terrifying Appearance

Due to your more frightening appearance, you are easily able to instill fear. You are proficient in the Intimidation skill.

Poison Fang

You have sharp fangs which ooze potent, virulent venom. As an action, you may make a powerful bite with you mouth as a natural weapon. If you hit, you deal poison damage equal to 1d6 + your Constitution modifier. This damage increases by 2d6 when you reach 5th level (3d6), 11th level (4d6), and 17th level (5d6). You regain use of this trait when you complete a short or long rest.

Ability Score Increase

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

Age

Pit fiends, like other fiends, usually have an extremely long lifespan. Due to their power and prestige, it is likely they do not age nor die of it.

Alignment

While they are evil, pit fiends still abide by their infernal laws usually.

Size

Pit fiends usually stand 12-15 feet tall and weigh 700-1000 pounds. Your size is Large.

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.

Infernal Legacy

You know the thaumaturgy cantrip. When you reach 3rd level, you can cast the hellish rebuke spell as a 2nd-level spell once with this trait and regain the ability to do so when you finish a long rest. When you reach 5th level, you can cast the darkness spell once with this trait and regain the ability to do so when you finish a long rest. Charisma is your spellcasting ability for these spells.

Languages

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