Races of the West: Humans   Elves   Gnomes   Dwarves   Halflings  Ungiant  

Common Halfling Deities: Gohdas (NG), Feal (N), Cura (NG),  Kaima (N)

Hearthlings, referred to as Halflings by the larger races, are the closest physiologically to the original Heroshim. Halflings stand about 3 feet tall and usually weigh between 30 and 35 pounds. They have brown or black eyes. Halfling men often have long sideburns, but beards are rare among them and mustaches almost unseen. Halflings prefer simple, comfortable, and practical clothes. Unlike members of most races, they prefer actual comfort to shows of wealth. Halflings reach adulthood in their early twenties and generally live into the middle of their second century. Halflings speak Common and have no language of their own.

Living alongside many other civilized races, halflings are an accepted part of most societies. Although their role varies greatly from citizen to slave, it’s their spirit and sense of community that sets them apart. Half lings care a great deal about their families and other close relations, making them great friends as well as bitter enemies to those who have wronged them. While some halflings prefer to settle in one location, usually with others of their kind and extended families, others feel a greater sense of wanderlust and move from place to place as their moods and the situations dictate. Half lings have a relatively optimistic outlook, being able to find the bright side of nearly any situation. This, combined with their uncanny luck, makes them relatively fearless, willing to risk their lives for the chance of adventure.

The following are the racial traits of halflings:

• +2 Dexterity, +2 Charisma, –2 Strength: Halflings are nimble and strong-willed, but their small stature makes them weaker than other races.
• Small size: +1 size bonus to AC, +1 size bonus on attack rolls, +4 size bonus on Stealth checks, and -1 to Combat Maneuver checks.
• Slow Speed: Halflings have a base speed of 20 feet.
• Keen Senses: Halflings receive a +2 racial bonus on sound-based Perception skill checks.
• Sure-footed: Halflings receive a +2 racial bonus on Acrobatics and Climb skill checks.
• Halfling Luck: Halflings receive a +1 racial bonus on all saving throws.
• Fearless: Halflings receive a +2 racial bonus on all saving throws against fear. This bonus stacks with the bonus granted by half ling luck.
• Weapon Familiarity: Halflings are proficient with slings and treat any weapon with the word “halfling” in its name as a martial weapon.

  Languages: Halflings begin play speaking Common . Halflings with high Intelligence scores can choose any of the following: Abyssal, Dwarven, Elven, Gnome, and Goblin.

• Favored Class: The favored class of halflings is bard or rogue. This choice must be made at 1st level and cannot be changed.

Size Comparrison - Ungiant - 12 ft., Human 6 ft., Halfling 3 ft.