Homebrew Demon Kin Species Details

Infernal Bloodline

Demon Kin are derived from human bloodlines, they look more human than any teifling even though they are from the same heratige. Demon Kin 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 have thick tails, four to five feet long, which lash or coil around their legs when they get upset or nervous. Their canine teeth are sharply pointed. Their skin tones cover the full range of human coloration. Their hair, cascading down from behind their horns, is usually dark, from black or brown to dark red, blue, or purple.

 

Demonic Names

Demon Kin names fall into three broad categories. Demon Kin 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 Demon Kin, 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.

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

Demon Kin Traits

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

Ability Score Increase

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

Tail Slam

The user slams its tail onto a target, if the target is a creature the creature will take 10+ the users strength modifier damage on a hit
If the target is not a creature it will create a small earthquake where anyone within (strength modifier's)ft range will make dc16 Dex save or be knocked prone

Age

Demon Kin mature at a slower rate than humans and can live upwards of a few hundred years. They mature about 5.5x slower than humans, and reach maturity at 100 years old. Average lifespan is 1000-1200 years.

Alignment

Demon Kin have an innate tendency toward evil. Evil or not, an independent nature inclines many Demon Kin toward a chaotic alignment.

Size

Demon Kin 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 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.

Infernal Legacy

You know the thaumaturgy cantrip. When you reach 3rd level, you can cast the hellish rebuke 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 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.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and Infernal.