Homebrew Dhampir Species Details

Background

Dhampir is a creature that is the result of either a union between a vampire and another race or they can be bitten during their life. Dhampirs are very shapely and comely. Their beauty is often compared to that of royalty. Dhampir powers are lower than those of Vampires and they don't have the usual weaknesses. 

Physical Description
While they may resemble their former racial heritage, many Dhampirs have pale skin and dark hair. If a Vampiric-esque change occurs at birth, they resemble stillborns - they do have a very faint heartbeat. Most possess sharpened teeth or claws as a reminder of their undead heritage.

Their looks are of their parent race, though they are described as being more graceful in appearance which has been recorded across racial tomes. Dhampir's appear tall and sturdy while also having graceful features and a slender appearance that belies their unnatural strength.

They are not as powerful as vampires but are instead granted the gift of not needing to feed on others.

History
The Dhampir are usually the children of a tragic romance or something much more sinister. This causes them to search for their reason for being created or in some cases hunt their immortal parent for answers, even joining them in the search for this if such collaboration will benefit them.

Society
Dhampirs normally live a solitary lifestyle and are feared, shunned or even hunted by other races. Due to this, a great number of Dhampirs reject their Vampiric heritage. However, their desire for information regarding their parent(s), some can show either a strong dislike or likeness to True Vampires. Any Dhampir who happens across another Dhampir's path will treat them with indifference, like any stranger, but they will band together if threatened with annihilation.  

The Dhampir are famed for their ability to not only hunt Vampires but also other mythical beings. Most are driven and stubborn, yet also strangely charismatic. Some Dhampirs are willing to help and protect their undead relatives and be their guard. This is presumably because of their ability to move in the sun which makes them excellent followers of Vampires.

Dhampir Names
Dhampirs tend to use naming conventions dictated by their former race. If they are born a Dhampir, then the name conventions dictated by their parent(s) race will be utilised. 

Dhampir Traits

Charisma, Wisdom

Ability Score Increase (CHA)

Your Charisma score increases by 2.

Ability Score Increase (DEX)

Your Dexterity score increases by 1. 

Darkvision

Thanks to your undead ancestry, 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 colour in darkness, only shades of grey.

Age

Dhampirs mature at roughly the same rate as their non-Vampiric race.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and one extra language of your choice. Dhampir may have learned their second language from their parent(s). 

Dhampiric Gaze

You can cast the charm person spell once using this trait. Charisma is your spellcasting ability for this spell. You require no components to cast this spell using this trait, but your target must be able to see you. You regain the ability to cast this spell when you finish a short or long rest.

Dhampir's Bite

You have the ability to make a bite attack against either a willing creature, a creature that is charmed or grappled by you, or a creature that is incapacitated or restrained. You can use your Strength or Dexterity for your bite's attack roll. On a hit, your bite deals necrotic damage equal to 1d6 plus the ability modifier used to make the attack roll. You may also choose to gain temporary hit points equal to the amount of necrotic damage dealt with this attack. You may gain temporary hit points from this trait a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus. Any expended uses of this feature are restored after a long rest.

Size

Due to your heritage, you are at the higher end of small or medium. 

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.