Races > Half-Elf

Born from elven and human parents, half-elves have trouble adjusting to either society. Ever since the elves and humans first met, there have been half-elves. Most half-elves are born from loving couples who tend their offspring in a manner best suited to their lifestyle. Half-elves tend to follow the societal path that they were raised in. While this is typically human, making those half-elves passionate and energetic, some are raised in elven clans, making them more reserved and deliberate. In either case, traits from the other parent seem to slip through, causing them no end of trouble among their peers. Like their human ancestors, half-elves are skilled at nearly any craft. Half-elves tend to be wanderers, as they find it difficult to fit in anywhere. It is no surprise, then, that many turn to a life of adventuring.

The following are the racial traits of half-elves:

• +2 to one ability score: Half-elf characters get a +2 bonus on one ability score of their choice at creation, to represent their varied nature.
• Medium: Half-elves are Medium creatures, and have no bonuses or penalties due to their size.
• Normal Speed: Half-elves have a base speed of 30 feet.
• Low-Light Vision: Half-elves can see twice as far as humans in conditions of poor illumination.
• Keen Senses: Half-elves receive a +2 bonus on sight- and sound-based Perception checks. They can make a Perception

  check to spot a secret or concealed door if they pass within 10 feet, regardless of whether or not they are actively looking.

• Elven Immunities: Half-elves are immune to magic sleep effects and get a +2 racial saving throw bonus against

  enchantment spells or effects.

• Adaptability: Half-elves receive Skill Focus, as a bonus feat, at 1st level.
• Elf Blood: Half-elves count as both elves and humans for any effect related to race.
• Languages: Half-elves begin play speaking Common and Elven. Half-elves with high Intelligence scores can choose any languages they want (except secret languages, such as Druidic).
• Favored Class: Half-elves can choose any one class as their favored class at 1st level. Once made, this choice cannot be changed.