Tiefling

Makaria

Tieflings, so called for their demonic appearance, are a subspecies of humans from Persephone, the garden moon of the gas giant Hades. Their native and preferred name is Makaria, after the ancient goddess of Elysium. Their verdant homeworld is deceptively dangerous, which was a significant factor in the development of the various Makarian phenotypes: horns, spines, and claws all contribute to natural defenses. The other major factor in their epigenetic radicalization was more vain: personal aesthetic.

Biology

Anatomy & Morphology

Makaria are fairly similar to true humans, though they differ from unaltered humans in a few key respects. Though they retain humanoid proportions, they are slightly taller than their ancestors and, unlike all other posthumans, possess long, dexterous tails. Tieflings have a range of phenotypic variants, mostly concerning the number, type, and location of dermal spines or horns.

Ecology

Geographic Origin & Distribution

The tiefling subspecies of human originated on the planet Persephone, one of the moons of the planet Hades in the Olympia star system. They are slightly less common than true humans.

Civilization & Culture

Makarian culture is exotic, lavish, and rich in history, appearing to outsiders as a well-oiled social machine steeped in ancestor veneration. The society of Persephone is stratified and divided into a complex caste system based on wealth and influence, but underneath the pious facade is madness.

Major Organizations

Major Language Groups & Dialects

Culture & Heritage

Common Traditions

Common Taboos

Genetic Ancestor(s)

• Human

Scientific Name

Homo sapiens asmodeus

Average Height

2 m

Average Weight

62 kg (1G)

Biotype

biochemical multicellular

Biochemical base

carbon

Genetics

DNA

Solvent

H₂O

Respiration compounds

O₂

Sophont formclass

Humanoid (posthuman)

Physiotype

vertical bilaterally symmetric tetrapod (endoskeletal acaudal)

Sapience type

focal centric

Homeworld

Persephone

Home system

Olympia

Tech level

13

Tolerances

Gravity limit

1.5 G

Pressure range

0.5 to 2.5 atm

Air mix

15% to 66% O2

Temperature range

10 to 30 °C

Radiation limit

0.26 J/kg

Interspecies Relations

Hyperlanes Info

Physical Traits

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ABILITY SCORE

DEX increases by 2 and CON increases by 1

BASE SPEED

30 feet

SIZE CLASS

Medium

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Natural Weapons

Your horns, spines, and claws act as natural defenses, dealing 1d4 piercing and slashing damage to any creature that makes a melee attack on you or tries to grapple you.

Prehensile Tail

You have something that no other posthumans have: a dexterous tail. Your tail operates with a radius of five feet and you can use it as a bonus action to manipulate an object, open an unlocked door or container, stow or retrieve an item from an open container, etc. You cannot use your tail to attack, use touchscreens, or carry more than 10 pounds.

Cultural Traits

Suggested culture: Makarian

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ABILITY SCORE

CHA increases by 2
WIS increases by 1

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Strong-willed

Add your proficiency to your CHA save.

Intricate Culture

You are proficient in a CHA skill of your choice.

Religious Training

You are proficient in the Religion skill.