Homebrew Hybrid Tiefling Species Details

"'It will be tough, my son. As if a hybrid was not bad enough, one of such races, why that will not be disliked, but hated.' Kara raised her newborn closer. 'But you will be strong. People will call you a devil's child. An knowing your father, they might be right.' Kara gazed at her new, Hybrid Tiefling child. She did not know weather to be smiling, or scared."                             — The Warriors of the Forgotten Realms: Origins: Grigor Starag

Similar to Half Elves, Hybrid Tieflings do not fit in society. Born from a Tiefling and a Human, they, and often their parents, are regarded as wastes of life, being a mix between the one of the most common and one of the most hated races. A mix of this nature is uncommon, due to the unlikely chance of someone loving a Tiefling in the first place. However, when a child of this nature is born, they will often try to hide their Infernal side, embracing their humanity and finding it to be tougher than expected. Sometimes, they will do the exact opposite, showing their Infernal side, causing people to hide when they walk down the street, and enjoying it. However the Hybrid Tiefling feels about it, they cannot truly deny either side of their origins.

Devilish Humans

Hybrid Tieflings share both physical and mental traits with their parents. If covered by a simple cloak and hood, commoners wouldn't see the small horns and strangely colored skin that they possess. Hybrid Tieflings normally have either red, purple, or human colored skin, in which case streaks and tinges of Tiefling colors are not uncommon. Adults stand from 5 to over 6 feet tall and can weigh from 125 to 250 pounds. Eye color is usually red, black, silver, gold, white, yellow, brown, or electric blue. Their hair is mostly dark, ranging from black, brown, and dirty blond to dark red, purple, and/or purple. Some Hybrid Tieflings have tails, normally medium-lengthed, thin ones. Their devilish physical traits reflect their longstanding Infernal heritage. 

Ambitious Hate

Hybrids are often hated, and Tieflings are even more so. A Hybrid Tiefling, due to their unfortunate parent race, can never escape the harsh racism of the world--of any world. That hate is often reflected onto the world. When mixed with humanity's intuition, determination, and ambition, this hate can manifest into a force to be reckoned with. Wronging a powerful Hybrid Tiefling might be one of the worst decisions one can make, as they can easily become deadly foes. The combination of their Human traits and their Tiefling reputation causes Hybrid Tieflings to be an unwanted, unloved, and unsolved mystery. 

 

Hybrid Tiefling Names

Hybrid Tieflings are, like humans, given names at birth. This can be either a Human or an Infernal name, and a Hybrid Tiefling will sometimes change their name to help fit in--or stand out--in a given society. They might also take on a Virtue Name, whether it be to mask their real identity, make a promise to themselves or others, and/or accept a fatal flaw or characteristic. Look at the lists in certain rulebooks and/or sourcebooks for lists of possible names.

Hybrid Tiefling Traits

Hybrid Tieflings share mixed racial traits as a result of their Infernal and Human descent.

Ability Score Increase

Your charisma and one score of your choice both increase by 1.

Age

Hybrid Tieflings mature at the same rate as Humans but live a few years longer.

Alignment

Hybrid Tieflings often are driven evil by the hate they receive, while they are not naturally drawn to it. They usually choose not to follow society's rules and rather abide their own. Most Hybrid Tieflings end up as chaotic evil or chaotic neutral.

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 Tiefling heritage, you have improved vision in dark and dim conditions. You can see in dim light within 30 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.

Human Variety

Your Human parent gives you one feat and proficiency with one skill of your choice.

Infernal Bloodline

When you reach 5th level, you can cast the hellish rebuke spell once with this trait and regain the ability to do so when you finish a long rest. When you reach 7th 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.