Chapter 1: Vampiric Character Options - Astarion's Book of Hungers

Chapter 1: Vampiric Character Options. Revelers at this decadent ball in Baldur's Gate don't realize that vampires are in their midst and on the prowl This chapter includes rules to flesh out characters who have ties to the vampiric underworld, whether in Baldur's Gate or another setting of your choosing. Character Backgrounds The backgrounds in this section are suitable for those whose past is intertwined with vampires or the company such creatures tend to keep. Each feat referenced is described in the "Feats" section later in this chapter. Backgrounds are further explained in the Player's Handbook. Carouser Vampire Devotee Vampire Survivor The streets at night teem with all types: the misguided, the oblivious, the depraved. And then there are the drunken louts, the world-weary lovers, and the harried survivors. I like to think of them each as a unique vintage. Character Species The Dhampir species is presented below. Dhampir Dhampir Feats This section's feats are organized by category-Origin, General, or Epic Boon-and alphabetized in each category. All the feats are listed alphabetically in the Feat List table. Bloodlust General Bomber General Boon of Blazing Dawn Epic Boon Boon of Looming Shadows Epic Boon Boon of Misty Escape Epic Boon Cloying Mists General Delicious Pain General Light Bringer General Love Bites General Putrefy General Rebuke General Tireless Reveler Origin Treacherous Allure General Vampire Hunter Origin Vampire's Plaything Origin Vampire Touched General Feat List Origin Feats These feats are in the Origin category. Tireless Reveler Vampire Hunter Vampire's Plaything You might ask: Are these tricks best for fighting or for seduction? I say, my darlings, why not both? General Feats These feats are in the General category. Bloodlust Bomber Cloying Mists Delicious Pain Light Bringer Love Bites Putrefy Rebuke Treacherous Allure Vampire Touched Cultivate these delightful talents to drive your enemies to their knees-or your paramours. Epic Boon Fe...