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Unorganized
Ability Scores
Cha +2
Int +1
Size
Medium
Tieflings are about the same size and build as humans.
Speed
30 ft.
Age
Tieflings mature at the same rate as humans but live a few years longer.
Languages
You can speak, read, and write Common and Infernal.
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. Once you reach 3rd level, you can cast the hellish rebuke spell as a 2nd-level spell with this trait; you regain the ability to cast it when you finish a long rest. Once you reach 5th level, you can also cast the darkness spell once per day with this trait; you regain the ability to cast it when you finish a long rest. Charisma is your spellcasting ability for these spells.
Variants
Some tieflings can trace their heritage back to a specific demon lord. You can replace your Infernal Legacy trait with any of the following.
Variant: Legacy of Dagon
Description
From dark depths your bloodline rose and in the minds of the surface-dwellers, madness came in like a storm on the waves. You have sharp teeth, and your horns are small tentacles.
Deep One’s Legacy
You know the minor illusion cantrip. Once you reach 3rd level, you can cast the fog cloud spell once per day. Once you reach 5th level, you can also cast the crown of madness spell once per day. Charisma is your spellcasting ability for these spells.
Variant: Legacy of Graz’zt
Description
You are a result of the demon prince’s penchant for taking many lovers. You can force the minds and senses of the creatures around you to break to your seductive appearance and will.
Prince’s Legacy
You know the friends cantrip. Once you reach 3rd level, you can cast the charm person spell once per day. Once you reach 5th level, you can also cast the enthrall or suggestion spell once per day. Charisma is your spellcasting ability for these spells.
Variant: Legacy of Lolth
Description
The drow and driders are not the only progeny of the dark queen. You are the dark proof. You have two spider-like legs sprouting from your back and may have additional round, black eyes, or other spider-like features.
Spider Queen’s Legacy
You can move as if you are always under the effects of the spider climb spell. Once you reach 3rd level, you can also cast the web spell once per day. Charisma is your spellcasting ability for this spell.
Variant: Legacy of Orcus
Description
With a somewhat more bestial look than an average tiefling, and a power that arises from the abyss itself, you can usher creatures towards their demise swiftly.
Abyssal Legacy
You know the toll the dead cantrip. Once you reach 3rd level, you can cast the inflict wounds spell once per day. Once you reach 5th level, you can also cast the speak with dead spell once per day. Charisma is your spellcasting ability for these spells.
Variant: Legacy of Pale Night
Description
The mother of demons has spawned many underlings, minions, and children from her tower in the abyss. Some of her blood is within your veins, giving you otherworldly power, and making your body partially translucent.
Night Mother’s Legacy
You know the chill touch cantrip. Once you reach 3rd level, you can cast the silence spell once per day. Once you reach 5th level, you can also cast the gaseous form spell once per day. Charisma is your spellcasting ability for these spells.
Variant: Legacy of Zuggtmoy
Description
Fungi sprout from your skin that would harm or kill outright any other creature, and you can control them like a part of your body.
Fungal Legacy
You know the infestation cantrip. Once you reach 3rd level, you can cast the ray of sickness spell once per day. Once you reach 5th level, you can also cast the barkskin or ray of enfeeblement spell once per day. Charisma is your spellcasting ability for these spells.
Variant: Legacy of Asmodeus
Infernal Legacy
You know the thaumaturgy cantrip. Once you reach 3rd level, you can cast the hellish rebuke spell as a 2nd-level spell with this trait; you regain the ability to cast it when you finish a long rest. Once you reach 5th level, you can also cast the darkness spell once per day with this trait; you regain the ability to cast it when you finish a long rest. Charisma is your spellcasting ability for these spells.
Variant: Legacy of Baalzebul
Legacy of Maladomini
You know the thaumaturgy cantrip. When you reach 3rd level, you can cast the ray of sickness 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 crown of madness 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.
Variant: Legacy of Dispater
Ability Scores
Replace Int with Dex
Legacy of Dis
You know the thaumaturgy cantrip. When you reach 3rd level, you can cast the disguise 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 detect thoughts 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.
Variant: Legacy of Fierna
Ability Scores
Replace Int with Wis
Legacy of Phlegethos
You know the friends cantrip. When you reach 3rd level, you can cast the charm person 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 suggestion 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.
Variant: Legacy of Glasya
Ability Scores
Replace Int with Dex
Legacy of Malbolge
You know the minor illusion cantrip. When you reach 3rd level, you can cast the disguise 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 invisibility 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.
Variant: Legacy of Levistus
Ability Scores
Replace Int with Con
Legacy of Stygia
You know the ray of frost cantrip. When you reach 3rd level, you can cast the armor of Agathys 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.
Variant: Legacy of Mammon
Legacy of Minauros
You know the mage hand cantrip. When you reach 3rd level, you can cast the Tenser's floating disk spell once with this trait and regain the ability to do so when you finish a short or long rest. When you reach 5th level, you can cast the arcane lock spell once with this trait, requiring no material component, and regain the ability to do so when you finish a long rest. Charisma is your spellcasting ability for these spells.
Variant: Legacy of Mephistopheles
Legacy of Cania
You know the mage hand cantrip. When you reach 3rd level, you can cast the burning hands 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 flame blade 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.
Variant: Zariel
Ability Scores
Replace Int with Str
Legacy of Avernus
You know the thaumaturgy cantrip. When you reach 3rd level, you can cast the searing smite 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 branding smite 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.