Aasimar - Traits

Oct 5, 2026

Species descriptions from a fantasy role-playing character ruleset, focusing on the Aasimar entry and its special traits. The text defines the Aasimar’s origins as mortals carrying a spark of the Upper Planes, describing appearance cues, typical lifespan, and how celestial features emerge. It then lists mechanical traits such as Celestial Resistance, Darkvision, Healing Hands, and transformation abilities at character level 3, including Heavenly Wings, Inner Radiance, and Necrotic Shroud with their related effects and limitations.

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Aasimar

Aasimar Traits

Dragonborn Traits

Draconic Ancestors

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SPECIES DESCRIPTIONS Ten species are presented in this section in alpha-betical order:Aasimar,Dragonborn,Dwarf,Elf,Gnome,Goliath,Halfling,Human,Orc,and Tiefling. # AASIMAR Aasimar(pronounced AH-sih-mar)are mortalswho carry a spark of the Upper Planes within theirsouls.Whether descended from an angelic being orinfused with celestial power,they can fan that sparkto bring light,healing,and heavenly fury. Aasimar can arise among any population ofmortals.They resemble their parents,but they livefor up to 160 years and have features that hint attheir celestial heritage,such as metallic freckles,luminous eyes,a halo,or the skin color of an angel(silver,opalescent green,or coppery red).Thesefeatures start subtle and become obvious when theaasimar learns to reveal their full celestial nature. # AASIMAR TRAITS Creature Type:Humanoid Size:Medium (about 4-7 feet tall)or Small(about 2-4feet tall),chosen when you select this speciesSpeed:30 feet As an Aasimar,you have these special traits. Celestial Resistance.You have Resistance to Ne-crotic damage and Radiant damage. Darkvision.You have Darkvision with a range of60 feet. Healing Hands.As a Magic action,you touch acreature and roll a number of d4s equal to yourProficiency Bonus.The creature regains a numberof Hit Points equal to the total rolled.Once you use this trait,you can't use it again until you finish a Long Rest.CHAPTER4|CHARACTER ORIGINS Light Bearer.You know the Light cantrip.Ca-risma is your spellcasting ability for it Celestial Revelation.When you reach characterlevel 3,you can transform as a Bonus Action usingone of the options below(choose the option eachtime you transform).The transformation lasts for1 minute or until you end it(no action required).Once you transform,you can't do so again until youfinish a Long Rest. Once on each of your turns before the transfor-mation ends,you can deal extra damage to one tar-get when you deal damage to it with an attack or aspell.The extra damage equals your Proficiency Bo-nus,and the extra damage's type is either Necroticfor Necrotic Shroud or Radiant for Heavenly Wingsand Inner Radiance. Here are the transformation options: Heavenly Wings.Two spectral wings sprout fromyour back temporarily.Until the transformationends,you have a Fly Speed equal to your Speed.Inner Radiance.Searing light temporarily radiatesfrom your eyes and mouth.For the duration,youshed Bright Light in a 10-foot radius and DimLight for an additional 10 feet,and at the end ofeach of your turns,each creature within 10 feetof you takes Radiant damage equal to your Profi-ciency Bonus. Necrotic Shroud.Your eyes briefly become poolsof darkness,and flightless wings sprout from yourback temporarily.Creatures other than your allieswithin 10 feet of you must succeed on a Charismasaving throw(DC8 plus your Charisma modifierand Proficiency Bonus)or have the Frightenedcondition until the end of your next turn. w the multiverse with people created in their image.Another story claims that dragons created the firstBreath Weapon.When you take the Attack actiondragonborn without the gods'blessings.Whateveron your turn,you can replace one ofyour attackstheir origin,dragonborn have made homes forwith an exhalation of magical energy in either a15-foot Cone or a 30-foot Line that is 5 feet widethemselves on the Material Plane.Dragonborn look like wingless,bipedal dragons-(choose the shape each time).Each creature in thatscaly,bright-eyed,and thick-boned with horns onarea must make a Dexterity saving throw(DC 8their heads-and their coloration and other featuresplus your Constitution modifier and Proficiency Bo-are reminiscent of their draconic ancestors.nus).On a failed save,a creature takes 1d10 damageof the type determined by your Draconic Ancestrytrait.On a successful save,a creature takes half asmuch damage.This damage increases by 1d10 whenyou reach character levels 5(2d10),11(3d10),and17(4d10). # DRAGONBORN TRAITS Creature Type:Hum

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What defines an Aasimar in the species description?

An Aasimar is a mortal who carries a spark of the Upper Planes within their soul, enabling light, healing, and heavenly fury through celestial power.

What special traits does the Aasimar gain?

The Aasimar gains Celestial Resistance, Darkvision, and Healing Hands, plus level 3 transformation features such as Heavenly Wings, Inner Radiance, and Necrotic Shroud.

How does Healing Hands work for an Aasimar?

As a magic action, the Aasimar touches a creature to roll a number of d4s equal to their Proficiency Bonus; the creature regains hit points equal to the total rolled, and the trait can’t be used again until a Long Rest.

Oct 5, 2026

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