Aasimar

Aasimar Features

Source: Volo's Guide to Monsters
Ability Scores Cha +2
Size Medium
Speed 30 ft.
This race has multiple subraces, as listed below:

• Fallen Aasimar
• Protector Aasimar
• Scourge Aasimar

Size Aasimar have the same range of height and weight as humans.
Darkvision Blessed with a radiant soul, your vision can easily cut through darkness. 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.
Celestial Resistance You have resistance to necrotic damage and radiant damage.
Healing Hands As an action, you can touch a creature and cause it to regain a number of hit points equal to your level. Once you use this trait, you can't use it again until you finish a long rest.
Light Bearer You know the light cantrip. Charisma is your spellcasting ability for it.
Languages You can speak, read, and write Common and Celestial.

Civilization and Culture

Naming Traditions

Most aasimar are born from human parents, and they use the same naming conventions as their native culture.

Major Language Groups and Dialects

Celestial

History

Aasimar bear within their souls the light of the heavens. They are descended from humans with a touch of the power of Mount Celestia, the divine realm of many lawful good deities. Aasimar are born to serve as champions of the gods, their births hailed as blessed events. They are a people of otherworldly visages, with luminous features that reveal their celestial heritage.

Notable Characters

• Polaris Sirvyr
• Uma
• Westblood Hrogen

Genetic Ancestor(s)

• Human

Scientific Name

Humanoid

Lifespan

Aasimar mature at the same rate as humans, but they can live up to 160 years