Homebrew Demon Species Details

“But you do see the way people look at you, devil’s child.”

Those black eyes, cold as a winter storm, were staring right into her heart and the sudden seriousness in his voice jolted her.

“What is it they say?” he asked. “One’s a curiosity, two’s a conspiracy—”

“Three’s a curse,” she finished. “You think I haven’t heard that rubbish before?”

“I know you have.” When she glared at him, he added, “It’s not as if I’m plumbing the depths of your mind, dear girl. That is the burden of every tiefling. Some break under it, some make it the millstone around their neck, some revel in it.” He tilted his head again, scrutinizing her, with that wicked glint in his eyes. “You fight it, don’t you? Like a little wildcat, I wager. Every little jab and comment just sharpens your claws.”

— Erin M. Evans, Brimstone Angels

Infernal Bloodline

Demons are an evolution above the Tiefling, in fact, they are the full demonic versions of Tieflings. Demons have large 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 can have many sets of horns and their placement is not limited to their heads. They have thick tails, five to seven feet long, which lash or coil around their legs when they get upset or nervous. Some even use their tails in combat. Their canine teeth are sharply pointed, and their eyes are solid colors—black, red, white, silver, or gold—with no visible sclera or pupil. Their skin tones usually lack human tones but there are some that possess this trait. Most demons have skin/scale colors that vary in mudder, tones of red and blue but others tend to be variants on the greyscale. Their hair, cascading down from behind their horns, is usually dark, from black or brown to dark red, blue, or purple, but most tend to not have hair.

Demon Traits

Demons share certain racial traits as a result of their infernal descent.

Tools of the Beast

Your fanged maw is a natural weapon, 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.

Your claws are natural weapons, which you can use to make unarmed strikes. If you hit with it, you deal slashing damage equal to 2d6 + your Strength modifier, instead of the bludgeoning damage normal for an unarmed strike.

Demonic Pressence

Your infernal blood casts a dark aura about you. You have proficiency on Intimidation checks.

Ability Score Increase

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

Age

Demons usually have no idea on their age. Most have already reached mature no matter the form they may take. They can live on unless killed in combat.

Alignment

Demons might not have an innate tendency toward evil, but many of them end up there. Evil or not, an independent nature inclines many demons toward a chaotic alignment.

Size

Demons can be about the same size and build as humans, but most are larger. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 35 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.

Hellish Resistance

You have resistance to fire damage.

Demonic Heritage

You know the produce flame cantrip. When you reach the 2nd level, you can cast the alter self 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.

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