Tiefling

A rare race, often considered a bad omen and frequently shunned in human society. They are said to be marked by demons, a punishment for some ancient sin.

Basic Information

Genetics and Reproduction

Tiefling genetics seem to be dominant, and most children born to a tiefling and a member of another race will be a tiefling. Very rarely, a child born to two tieflings will show none of the typical physical characteristics, and even more rarely, they will be a perfectly ordinary human child.
One in a thousand children born to human parents is a tiefling, and nobody really knows why. In human culture, legends tell of pacts with demons and ancient infernal bloodlines. Some think that the parents have made a deal with a devil, and often the family will be shunned, especially in smaller communities. Still others see tiefling children as a sign that the gods have been offended, and must be appeased.

Civilization and Culture

Major Organizations

The Free City of Cyme was originally founded primarily by Tieflings, and interactions with the Tiefling society here has earned the race more respect among traders and merchants.
They have also established Teufeland as a homeland and safe haven, many Tieflings born in the human kingdoms travel here to settle.

Major Language Groups and Dialects

Infernal has been reconstructed and is used regularly in Teufeland. Most born in human settlements tend to learn Common as their first language.

Interspecies Relations and Assumptions

Generally feared or seen as a bad omen by Humans. The Gnomes have a friendly relationship with them, and they are often respected by Dragonborn.

Genetic Ancestor(s)

• Human