Homebrew Davi Species Details

To be greeted with stares and whispers, to suffer violence and insult on the street, to see mistrust and fear in every eye: this is the lot of the Davi. The result of a pact between those of Fey ancestry and those of a more Infernal nature. Their appearance is not their fault but the result of ancient sin, for which they and their children and their children’s children will always be held accountable.

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Indescribable Beauty

With their unique look, Davi would have stuck out like a sore thumb, had it not been for their strong ties to magic. Graceful features augmented just enough by an eyebrow or a gently curved point on their ears, most elves are jealous of such feat of beauty and uniqueness. They have a slightly broader range than humans in height, going below 5' to far over 6', also weighing about the same as an elf. Like Tieflings, they have horns but unlike Tieflings, their horns stray towards smaller sizes with a dull curve rather than a point.

Their tails tend towards 3' in length, swishing, and wagging when one is in deep thought. On the luck of the draw of genetics, a Davi can have extremely sharp canines. Davi coloration encompasses elven bronze and copper as well as more intense shades of red, hair of various coloration, and eyes can go black, red, green, white, silver, or gold with no visible sclera or pupil. Davi can grow sparse facial hair, though it is rare.

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The Self-Reliant 'Right Hand'

The strange mix of legacies causes Davi to mature mentally as quickly as humans but with the physical longevity of elves. As such, they have either precious little or inexhaustible patience when they finally mature, having waited 100 years to be considered an adult. Davi tend to work well with others; in fact, their name comes from the Elvish word meaning “right hand.”

They are fantastic at inspiring the masses and leaders, but most prefer to enable others to be their best instead of taking up the limelight for themselves. Davi enjoy pointing out other’s qualities, good or bad. Very few dwell on what happens to their companions when they part ways, preferring to remember them for what they did together. However despite their apparent amicableness, Davi are not quick to trust anyone who claims to be a friend, but when a Davi’s companions demonstrate that they trust him or her, the Davi learns to extend the same trust to them. And once a Davi gives someone loyalty, the Davi is a firm friend or ally for life.

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Davi Names

Davi names fall into three broad categories. Davi born into elvish 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. And some younger Davi, striving to find a place in the world, adopt a name that signifies a virtue or other concept and then try to embody that concept. For some, the chosen name is a noble quest. For others, it’s a grim destiny.

Male Infernal Names: Akmenos, Amnon, Barakas, Damakos, Ekemon, Iados, Kairon, Leucis, Melech, Mordai, Morthos, Pelaios, Skamos, Therai

Female Infernal Names: Akta, Anakis, Bryseis, Criella, Damaia, Ea, Kallista, Lerissa, Makaria, Nemeia, Orianna, Phelaia, Rieta

“Virtue” Names: Art, Carrion, Chant, Creed, Despair, Excellence, Fear, Glory, Hope

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MUTUAL MISTRUST

Much like with their Tiefling cousins people tend to be suspicious of Davi, assuming that their infernal heritage has left its mark on their personality and morality, not just their appearance. Shopkeepers keep a close eye on their goods when Davi enter their stores, the town watch might follow a Davi around for a while, and demagogues blame Davi for strange happenings. The reality, though, is that a Davi’s bloodline doesn’t affect his or her personality to any great degree. Years of dealing with mistrust does leave its mark on most Davi, and they respond to it in different ways. Some choose to live up to the wicked stereotype, but others are virtuous. Most are simply very aware of how people respond to them. After dealing with this mistrust throughout youth, a tiefling often develops the ability to overcome prejudice through charm or intimidation.

Ideal, Music, Nowhere, Open, Poetry, Quest, Random, Reverence, Sorrow, Temerity, Torment, Weary

Davi Traits

As a result of their mixed heritage, Davian traits are often described as "unnatrual."