Homebrew Oni Species Details

Oni are a race of immortal creatures that all drastically vary in appearance between each other. One trait is shared between all Oni however, which is their unnatural strength and insatiable appetite for humanoid flesh. Many Oni appear humanoid at first, possessing minor differences such as hair color, eye shape, and pale skin. More monstrous Oni still exist however, and can even possess multiple limbs and heads. Demon Your creature type is demon, rather than humanoid. Age Oni are created when a humanoid creature is killed by a powerful Oni and aren't eaten. An Oni created in this way usually resembles their old humanoid form and no longer ages. Alignment Many Oni have had their old memories corrupted and twisted into dark fantasies. This process tends to turn Oni towards evil alignments. However, some Oni are able to keep their memories from twisting, retaining the alignment and personality traits they possessed before death. Size and speed Your size and speed are represented by the humanoid race you were before death. Darkvision 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 most color in darkness, only shades of gray. Prey While in complete darkness, humanoid creatures within 60ft of you, also in complete darkness, glow a bright red. Only you can see this red glow. Sunlight Sensitivity You have disadvantage on attack rolls and on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight when you, the target of your attack, or whatever you are trying to perceive is in direct sunlight. Ability Score Increase Your Strength score increases by 2. Blood Demon Art You possess a magical spell which identifies you as an Oni. Choose a 1st level spell from the Sorcerer's spell list. You can cast the spell once per day. You must finish a long rest in order to cast the spell again using this trait. Strength is your spellcasting ability for this spell.

Oni Traits

Your Oni has these fallowing traits

Ability Score Increase

Your Strength score increases by 2.

Age

Oni are created when a humanoid creature is killed by a powerful Oni and aren't eaten. An Oni created in this way usually resembles their old humanoid form and no longer ages.

Alignment

Many Oni have had their old memories corrupted and twisted into dark fantasies. This process tends to turn Oni towards evil alignments. However, some Oni are able to keep their memories from twisting, retaining the alignment and personality traits they possessed before death.

Size

Your size and speed are represented by the humanoid race you were before death.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Darkvision

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.

Sunlight Sensitivity

You have disadvantage on attack rolls and on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight when you, the target of your attack, or whatever you are trying to perceive is in direct sunlight.

Blood Demon Art

You possess a magical spell which identifies you as an Oni. Choose a 1st level spell from the Sorcerer's spell list. You can cast the spell once per day. You must finish a long rest in order to cast the spell again using this trait. Strength is your spellcasting ability for this spell.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common.