Planar ScionSource Alien Archive 2 pg. 98
Many kinds of extraplanar beings can infuse humanoids’ bloodlines, whether as a side effect of powerful magic or the result of a tryst; those in whom extraplanar traits surface strongly are known as planar scions. Aasimars and tieflings, the mortal offspring of celestials and fiends, respectively, are the most common of these. Though planar scions resemble their humanoid kin, their appearance and demeanor bear supernatural touches. Tieflings might have horns, vestigial wings, or cloven hooves, while aasimars may have glowing eyes or a metallic sheen to their hair and skin.
Because of their innate curiosity, humans are more likely to dally with outsiders, and as a consequence, a significant percentage of planar scions living in the Pact Worlds are descended from humans. However, because humans are far less populous than in pre-Gap eras, planar scions descended from other humanoid races are now far more numerous. A planar scion might pass for a member of the humanoid parent’s species, or the scion’s otherworldly features could make their origin obvious to those who are familiar with the species’ normal characteristics. Those whose outsider blood is evident still find acceptance in most major settlements across the Pact Worlds, where diverse beings coexist in peace. On Absalom Station, the hub of interspecies relations, few people bat an eye when they meet an aasimar or tiefling.
However, in insular or tradition-bound communities, any signs of plane-touched heritage can be a blessing—or a death sentence—depending on the dominant traditions. The demon-worshiping drow of Apostae see tieflings as a favor from demonic patrons, while the elves of Sovyrian on Castrovel are likely to banish children who bear such fiendish heritage. The Radiant Cathedral, on the other hand, trains aasimars to become beacons of the Sarenite faith, and also guides tieflings to a brighter future than their heritage suggests. Formians, shobhads, vesk, and other species with flexible morality view aasimars and tieflings, particularly those descended from their own kind, with both admiration and suspicion.
Planar scions are often outliers in their community, either put on a pedestal or ostracized because of their ancestry. The potent blood that courses through the veins of aasimars and tieflings also makes them ambitious; many choose a dangerous but rewarding profession, such as explorer, mercenary, spy, or pilot.Aliens in the "Planar Scion" FamilySource Alien Archive 2 pg. 98Tiefling CR 2 XP 600
Tiefling operative
LE Medium outsider (native)
Init +5; Senses darkvision 60 ft.; Perception +8
DefenseHP 23
EAC 13; KAC 14
Fort +0; Ref +5; Will +3
Defensive Abilities evasion; Resistances cold 5, electricity 5, fire 5
OffenseSpeed 30 ft.
Melee tactical baton +8 (1d4+1 B)
Ranged tactical semi-auto pistol +8 (1d6 P) or tactical shirren-eye rifle +8 (1d10 P)
Offensive Abilities fiendish gloom, trick attack +1d4StatisticsSTR +1; DEX +4; CON +0; INT +2; WIS +0; CHA +0
Skills Acrobatics +13, Athletics +8, Bluff +13, Sleight of Hand +8, Stealth +8 (+12 with trick attack)
Languages Akitonian, Common, Eoxian, Infernal
Other Abilities operative exploit (uncanny mobility), operative specialization (ghost)
Gear second skin (jump jets), tactical semi-auto pistol with 45 small arm rounds, tactical baton, tactical shirren-eye rifle with 25 sniper roundsEcologyEnvironment any
Organization solitary, pair, or gang (3–6)Special AbilitiesFiendish Gloom (Su) As a standard action, the tiefling causes light within 20 feet of her to decrease one step. This gloom lasts for up to 1 minute, but the tiefling can dismiss it as a swift action. Nonmagical light sources can’t increase the light level in this area. Magical light can increase the light level in this area only if it’s from an item or creature of a level or CR higher than that of the tiefling. A tiefling can use this ability once per day, plus a number of times equal to half her CR or level.Extra ContentThe following extra content was found for this creature:
- Aasimar (Planar Scion) Graft Template
- Tiefling (Planar Scion) Graft Template
- Ifrit (Planar Scion) Graft Template
- Suli (Planar Scion) Graft Template
- Sylph (Planar Scion) Graft Template
- Oread (Planar Scion) Graft Template
- Undine (Planar Scion) Graft Template
- Tiefling Race Entry
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