Homebrew Dhampir Species Details

While they seem more or less human, many dhampirs have pale skin and dark hair. At birth, they resemble stillborns, but they do have a very faint heartbeat. Some even possess sharpened teeth or claws, reminders of their mother/father's undead heritage. They feed the same way as humans do and have no problems being out in the sun. Their looks are human too, though they are described as being more attractive than humans. An amazing number of dhampirs reject their vampiric heritage. Few, if any, can even stand the presence of a vampire. They are famed for their ability to not only hunt vampires — but also other mythical beings. Most are driven and stubborn, yet strangely charismatic. Dhampirs live generally undetected among human society, can belong to any class, and may be found working in any profession, although they invariably gravitate to occupations that minimize contact with others.

Dhampir Traits

Dhampirs inherit powers from Vampires such as superhuman strength, speed, agility, reflexes, senses, stamina, endurance, healing factor, and even immortality.

Ability Score Increase

Your ability scores each increase by 2.

Age

Dhampir reach adulthood in their late teens and are immortal. They do not die of old age, and continue to appear youthfully middle-aged until they do die by some external means.

Alignment

Dhampir are often self-centered due to their taboo heritage and perceived superiority. If they are good-aligned, they tend to be chaotic and act more in accordance to their own desires, rather than some expectation of charity. If they are evil-aligned, they tend to be lawful and manipulative; seeing the restrictions of society as a means of easily dominating others. 

Darkvision

Thanks to your vampiric 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 most color in darkness, however living creatures appear to have a soft reddish glow about them. 

Feat

You gain one feat of your choice.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and one extra language of your choice. Dhampir typically learn the languages of other peoples they deal with, including obscure dialects. They are fond of sprinkling their speech with words borrowed from other tongues: Orc curses, Elvish musical expressions, Dwarvish military phrases, and so on.

Size

Dhampir do not vary much in height and build, generally being around 6 feet tall upon maturation; your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking and climbing speed is 30 feet.

Vampiric Regeneration

Your vampiric heritage grants you passive regeneration during combat. You regain 1d10 hit points at the start of your turn if you have at least 1 hit point and are not in direct sunlight or running water. If you take radiant damage, this trait does not function at the start of your next turn.  

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