Aasimar

Aasimar are a Pactborn race, born from the corrupting divine magic of a Warlock's pact with a divine entity such as a celestial or god. Unlike other Pactborn races, Aasimar are generally viewed favourably. This is helped by a mostly favourable view of celestials and gods. They are commonly seen as the polar opposite of Tieflings but this is not entirely true.

Description
Aasimar appear as an unusually radiant member of their birth race. This can be accomplished through a variety of features but such features tend to be specific to the race. Human and Elf Aasimar, which are by far the most common, tend to possess vibrant hair and fiery or glowing eyes. Other races of Aasimar may possess different features.

In general, Aasimar reproduction is limited by their birth race but is not heritable, the divine magic fading quickly. Despite this, many nobles, lordlings, chieftains, and others trace their lineage back to an Aasimar founder or progenitor.

This success of individual Aasimar and their propensity towards successful offspring is due to their lifestyle. Most, if not all, Aasimar possess a divine guide that will often drive them to greatness. Many Aasimar become powerful knights, zealous paladins, or dutiful clerics. However, others still fail to fulfil their divine guide’s goal as they become Fallen Aasimar.

History
Aasimar are the most commonly mentioned Pactborn in the annals of history. Their divine guides drive them to the right place at the right time to be instrumental in one event or another. Many of these Aasimar are known to have become demi-gods or ascended as Saints of Dorian.

Gods Plague
Many Aasimar partook in the fight against Thelhem and many still came to her aid. When the dust settled, it was only those who had fought her that were remembered. Their names etched into stone and their visages preserved on statues.

Society
Aasimar are almost completely integrated into their society of origin with the only exception being their propensity to join holy orders. Most Aasimar, whether born poor or noble, will find themselves in an elevated position of respect, if not authority. Stories of Aasimar children being torn away from peasant parents is not an uncommonly told tale.

Holy Orders
Whether Knightly, Clerical, or Militant, Holy Order are keen to recruit Aasimar and train them to follow the order’s creed and spread it. The number of Aasimar often becomes a badge of honour for a group. Induction is practically unavoidable for all but the children of the rich and powerful who can resist the fanatics.