5e D&D Character Idea - Tiefling

Idea for your next character, an NPC, members of an adventuring party or a backup character
They are associated with the powers of hell, overcoming adversity and dark pacts. Can give an exotic heritage, a distinctly non-human look or an anti-hero vibe.

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Purson is a male tiefling Rogue

Background - Urchin
Family - You have been raised among halflings or gnomes. You had your own small home and your adopted family are proud of you, helping any way they can. Recently they told you about your parents.
Distinctive Appearance - I am surrounded by a faint smoky haze

Trait - I am an expert at doing nothing
Ideal - Magic. Magic is everything. It has power over devils or people and is in my blood
Bond - I am the last of my line, and a fiend is involved in killing them off
Flaw - My hatred of those who wronged me is blind and unwavering

Trinket - A small silver bell with a pair of horns and a tail.
Interested Fiend - Whiptail is a greater devil who hates elves and spends all of their energy trying to corrupt them through several hag servants.
Possible Pet - Volo is a gaunt shrub. They try to follow you everywhere and can speak but only know four phrases


Salrut is a male tiefling Warlock

Background - Criminal
Family - Your older sibling brought you up, moving from city to city. Then last year they went missing, leaving a family heirloom
Distinctive Appearance - I have two tails that tangle and untangle themselves

Trait - I fall in love easily with all types of creatures
Ideal - Aspiration. You can't help where you came from, but you can choose the person you want to be
Bond - I care not for material goods. Faith and friendship are all that matter
Flaw - I struggle to quell the bloodthirsty dreams that haunt me

Trinket - A small silver bell with a pair of horns and a tail.
Interested Fiend - Baalreth is a shapeshifting devil active in the mortal world. Careful with intricate plans, they delight in manipulating mortals and will do anything to avoid returning to the Nine Hells
Possible devilish trait - I have a love for intrigue, politic and deals (Dispater)
Possible Pet - Camel is a fat fox. They are always getting lost but turn up in the strangest of places.


Paymon is a male tiefling Warlock

Background - Urchin
Family - Your entire family traveled the lands with a few wagons. You were welcomed as entertainers and traders, moving on after a week or so. Your grandparents are still in charge and keep in contact.
Distinctive Appearance - I have mottled red and orange skin that sheds every few days

Trait - I try to see the good side of everything
Ideal - Adventure. To keep testing yourself against new challenges is to live fully
Bond - I pursue wealth to secure someone's love
Flaw - I want a bigger share of all wealth

Trinket - A small bone sword inside a bottle with glass as strong as steel. The sword disappears for 1d4 hours every day.
Interested Fiend - Felevex is an ice devil who was trapped in a magical sword for centuries. Now released, it seeks information about the weapon and its current wielder using several imps sent to serve powerful mortals
Possible Pet - Prince is a crazy toad. They love playing with new toys


Abhrim is a male tiefling Druid

Background - Guild Artisan
Family - You were raised by labourers. Your adopted siblings torment you. You recently learnt that your parents are still alive
Distinctive Appearance - I have antler-like horns and cloven hooves

Trait - I am fascinated by the lore of devils
Ideal - Mastery. If you can master yourself you can master the world
Bond - One of my family is a power-mad cult leader who must be stopped
Flaw - I struggle to quell the bloodthirsty dreams that haunt me

Trinket - An infernal contract etched in Draconic on a rusted iron shield. It is unsigned
Possible devilish trait - I could have taken a virtue name such as Gloom or Rival (Mephistopheles)
Possible Pet - Spike is a lobster. They are always getting lost but turn up in the strangest of places.


Criella is a female tiefling Druid

Background - Urchin
Family - You were raised alongside your cousins by Greed, your aunt. Your neighborhood all fear her and her name protected you from much trouble as you grew up.
Distinctive Appearance - My horns sway, moving with any wind

Trait - I'm more comfortable in my own company than around others
Ideal - Freedom. I wish to escape the bonds of my ancestors and blood. I am my own failure or success
Bond - I need wealth to pay off a great family debt
Flaw - I awoke something I shouldn't of and they are driving me mad with their dreams

Trinket - An infernal contract etched in Draconic on a rusted iron shield. It is unsigned
Possible Pet - Ruby is a brown crawling claw. They always welcome strangers