Homebrew Dhampir Species Details

A terror stalks through the night, lanterns follow the trail like eyes in the dark. The grizzled man with their crossbow in hand, the others follow with weapons drawn and lanterns sway with their step. "This night will be their last" was proclaimed, the son has arrived to challenge the father. A vampire and son, only one will leave.

— Account of Ardan Dhihren, curse of the moonlight.

Dhampir, or Half vampires as they are referred to are beings of both the moon and sun. Their lives tend to be more difficult than the average citizen with aggression shown by both their undead and living counterparts, many often die not long into their life.

Mortal Appearance

Dhampirs are usually the same height as the average human, roughly between 5 to 6 feet tall. mostly in similar weight to their more human bodies, their weight is normally between 175 to 250 pounds.

Most Dhampirs often will take on the look of their mortal heritage, however it is also just as likely to have more noticeable features of their undead parent.

Eternal Blood

Dhampirs reach maturity at the same rate as humans but can live up to 1,000 years. However, most Dhampirs are killed relatively early in their long lifespans from their complicated nature. Dhampirs often will take in the world around them, they are normally humbled by their experiences since in many cases death is always nearby.

The natural instincts of the Dhampir is powerful when put in a situation of survival, with their darker powers allowing them betters chances of making it out alive.

Abandoned Hermits

Due to their less than ideal situation they have no real place to call home. Similar to half-elves they have no land to call their own and can be in many places. many of these undead mortals often are travelers, searching the world for secrets, treasure, or a home.

Superiority of the Immortal

Dhampir often see themselves as superior in most cases, but often share similar views with humans

Dwarves. “Dwarves are dull, clumsy oafs. But what they lack in size, intelligence, and humility, they make up in smithing. It is unfortunate to admit that their determination rivals Dhampir”

Half-Orcs. "Half-Orcs are massive lumbering idiots with their only saving grace being their strength and size, but muscles cannot win against the smarter opponent."

Humans. “Gnomes? you mean those magical garden ornament, those creatures are small enough that I could crush them beneath my feet. Those talking rats can only use magic to battle effectively.”

 

Dhampir Names

Due to how Dhampir age, they often reach adulthood at age 18. most Dhampir often use the names of their mortal species. Some often take one of the names of great vampires once they are considered strong enough to be worthy of such a title. Until they reach adulthood they are often called by child names, these names are normally meant to be disrespectful when said to an adult Dhampir.

Child Names: Bef, Dua, Fe, Gam, Gui, Gur, Ih, In, Muu, Sor, Tun, Uin, Um, Vam, Voe, Vum, Vur 

Male Adult Names: Juzem, Azan, Geo, Mucrudd, Bradon, Ar, Lurcem, Oth, Genaodaz, Thidath, Romasdot, Toothisk, Lew, Iay, Crienescul, Erfa, Rirar, Heirar, Brebul, Brurvirn, Kagef, Kan, Grugnurth, Strer, Gezat, Iem, Qiuy, Vromborcu, Frenchor

Female Adult Names: Cao, Cevrirhe, Cishi, Cui, Hahros, Ileva, Jalm, Jazzeichei, Jents, Joriervell, Kan, Konain, Levrifri, Lohachah, Meihlesnil, Mirle, Misvon, Nehrah, Pai, Rafah, Rilatho, Sahe, Shalme, Surreva, Thucho, Xui, Zelgoy, Zeposnal, Zini, Zo

Vampiric Names: Byron, Cadogan, Cassius, Constantine, Joseph, Malik, Quillon, Stelian, Valerian, Wolfram

Dhampir Traits

Your vampiric nature gives you access to some of the powers of the midnight.

Ability Score Increase

Your Constitution increases by 2 and any other ability score of your choice by 1.

Age

Dhampirs reach maturity at the same rate as humans but can live up to 1,000 years. However, most Dhampirs are killed relatively early in their long lifespans.

Alignment

Dhampirs tend to be evil, either due to the influence of a full vampiric parent or other external factors. However, there is nothing stopping them from being good people.

Size

Dhampirs are usually the same height as the average human. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Bite

Your vampiric side grants you sharp fangs that can pierce flesh and go into veins, which you can use to make unarmed strikes. If you hit with it, you deal piercing damage equal to 1d6 + your Strength modifier, instead of the bludgeoning damage normal for an unarmed strike.

Bloodlust

All Dhampirs have to deal with at least some amount of hunger for the warm blood of the living. When you make a bite attack, you can decide to deal an extra 1d6 necrotic damage with it. The damage increases to 2d6 at 6th level and 3d6 at 11th. When you do this, you also gain health equal to the amount of necrotic damage you dealt, your need for food and drink is sustained for the day, and you can’t use this trait again until you finish a short or long rest.

Darkvision

Being born from those who lurk at the darkest hours, had made your eyes adjust to the hours of twilight and night. 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 lights you can’t discern color in darkness, only shades of grey.

Living Undead

Even though your creature type is humanoid, you register as undead to spells and other effects that detect the presence of the undead creature type.

Undead Nature

Due to your vampiric heritage your lungs have since shriveled away, your first breath was also your last.

Vampiric Immunity

Your vampiric Family gave you power to the dark arts, over time your body has adapted to fight against the effects of necromancy.

Languages

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