Homebrew Iridescent Tieflings Species Details

Unknown Bloodline

Iridescent Tieflings share many common markers to that of a regular tiefling. Like tieflings they are derived from human bloodlines with an infernal heritage that has left a clear imprint on their appearance. They have horns that take any of a variety of shapes: some have curling horns like a ram, others have straight and tall horns like a gazelle’s, and some spiral upward like an antelopes’ horns. They have thick tails, four to five feet long, which lash or coil around their legs when they get upset or nervous. And their canine teeth are sharply pointed. However, thousands of years ago an unknown bloodline was introduced. This created a new type of tiefling, that to this day is extremely rare. Named for their beauty, Iridescent Tieflings are known to have milky white skin that shows luminous colors that seem to change when seen from different angles. Their eyes tend to be shades of blue and gold. 

Beauty and Fear

Because of the beauty and charm that Iridescent Tieflings have, they typically are found amongst entertainers. They almost always have protection around them and often fear for their lives. They are not quick to trust anyone who claims to be a friend, but will show great loyalty when trust is finally earned. 

Tiefling Names

Iridescent Tiefling names fall into four broad categories. Most will share names similar to other Tieflings. Tieflings 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. And some younger tieflings, 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. Iridescent Tieflings will have stage names that match their appearance. 

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

“Stage” Names: Crystal, Candy, Diamond, Dove, Prism, Opal

Iridescent Tieflings Traits

Tieflings share certain racial traits as a result of their ancestry.

Ability Score Increase

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

Age

Iridescent Tieflings mature at the same rate as humans, but they’re considered young until they reach the age of 50. On average, they live about 350 years.

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

Tieflings 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 heritage, you have superior vision in dark and dim conditions. You can see in dim light within 120 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.

Ethereal Resistance

You have resistance to cold damage.

Ancestral Legacy

You know the Thaumaturgy cantrip. When you reach 3rd level, you can cast the Charm Person 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 Invisibility as a 4th-level 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.