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Appearance:
Half-elves most often resemble their Human parent, though they may
also inherit many physical features from their Elven parent. Hair and eye
color is nearly always inherited from the Elven parent; though the wilder
Elven hair colors tend to be more subdued in the Half-Elf. Half-elves can
be part of any of the Elven races except Drow
and Ferrinethani as these Elves will not associate
with Humans for long periods of time and definitely will not mate with
them. Half-elves most often descend from
Hyrrianethani
or Sylvaranethani, than the more noble Argentranethani.
Personality:
The personality of a Half-elf is generally more like their Human parent
than their Elven parent. Though their lives are longer than Humans, they
do not begin to approach the length of full-blooded Elves. Half-elves
typically lack the patience and timelessness of their Elven parents.
They are also less conservative in matters of new technology than their
Elven parents.
Their mixed blood often leaves them with a feeling of 'not belonging' and this tends to compel Half-Elves to seek acceptance in organizations of like-minded individuals such as adventuring parties, organizations of rangers and other woodland warriors, and the Druids. Almost all Half-elves eventually find their way into adventuring life.
Lifestyle:
Half-elves are usually accepted into either Human or Elven society
though they will never truly feel a part of one or the other. Most Half-elves
will spend their time moving between the two worlds and will develop considerable
wilderness skills in the process. Unfortunately, Half-elves do not inherit
the immense life spans of their Elven parents, though they invariably live
longer than their human parents. Half-elves typically live from between
200 and 250 years.
Half-elves have a 45% resistance to sleep and charm spells (in addition to a normal saving throw). They receive a +1 bonus to hit dice with any sort of bow other than a crossbow. They also have Elvensight and an increased ability to find secret and concealed doors. Merely passing within 10' of a concealed door gives Half-elves a 1 in 6 chance of noticing it. Actively looking gives the Half-elf a 2 in 6 chance of finding secret doors and a 3 in 6 chance of finding a concealed door.
Half-elves do not possess a LifeWater vial as would their Elven parent.
Names and Language:
Half-elves speak the language of both Human and Elven parents, and
sometimes their names are a mix of both. Typically, Half-Elves do
not carry the birth-order designations in their names.
Equipment:
Half-Elven equipment will always be a mixture of Elven and Human; most
likely of Human origin with Elven embellishemnts.
Pantheon:
Half-elves, like Humans, are free to worship any god they choose but
favor those closest to their Elven parents; Luranna (nature), Beyurn (protection),
and Sharra (good luck).
History:
As Half-Elves are not a true race, their history is closely tied to
the History of their parent races.
Classes and Kits
Half-elves have the widest range of classes available to them, including
fighter, ranger, priest, druid, mage, several specialist wizards, thieves,
and bards. The only class closed to them is Paladin. Half-elves,
like Humans, are free to choose from any kit but wilderness-oriented kits
will be more strongly represented.
Standard Abilities
Recommended Non-Weapon Proficiencies (1 required)Direction Sense (above ground only) Swimming
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