Half-Elf
Walking in two worlds but truly belonging to neither, half-elves combine what some say are the best qualities of their Elf and Human parents: human curiosity, inventiveness, and ambition tempered by the refined senses, love of nature, and artistic tastes of the elves. Some half-elves live among humans, set apart by their emotional and physical differences, watching friends and loved ones age while time barely touches them. Others live with the elves, growing restless as they reach adulthood in the timeless elven realms, while their peers continue to live as children. Many half-elves, unable to fit into either society, choose lives of solitary wandering or join with other misfits and outcasts in the adventuring life.
Half-elves have no lands of their own, though they are welcome in human cities and somewhat less welcome in elven forests. In large cities in regions where elves and humans interact often, half-elves are sometimes numerous enough to form small communities of their own. They enjoy the company of other half-elves, the only people who truly understand what it is to live between these two worlds.
Half-Elves are most common in areas where humans and elves mix, although they are found all across Hestria
Half-Elf Character Traits
Your Charisma score increases by 2, and two other ability scores of your choice increase by 1.
Half-elves share the chaotic bent of their elven heritage. They value both personal freedom and creative expression, demonstrating neither love of leaders nor desire for followers. They chafe at rules, resent others’ demands, and sometimes prove unreliable, or at least unpredictable.
Your base walking speed is 30 feet.
Darkvision: Thanks to your elf blood, you have superior vision in dark and dim conditions. You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You can’t discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.
Fey Ancestry: You have advantage on saving throws against being charmed, and magic can’t put you to sleep.
Skill Versatility: You gain proficiency in two skills of your choice.
Some Half-Elves take after their elven roots more so than their human roots. These individuals often have a portion of their elven parents' skill and powers:
Aken-Ta Half-Elf
A half-elf of Aken-Ta descent can forgo Skill Versatility and instead choose the Aken-Ta's Infernal Magic:
You know the thaumaturgy cantrip. When you reach 3rd level, you can cast the disguise self spell once with this trait and regain the ability to do so when you finish a long rest. When you reach 5th level, you can cast the darkness spell once with this trait and regain the ability to do so when you finish a long rest. Charisma is your spellcasting ability for these spells.
Genulite Half-Elf
A half-elf of Genulite elf descent can forego Skill Versatility and instead choose the Genulite's Elf Weapon Training or Tool Proficiency.
Fayafree Half-Elf
A half-elf of Fayafree elf descent can forgo Skill Versatility and instead choose the Fayafree's Elf Weapon Training, Fleet of Foot, or Mask of the Wild.
Lifespan
Half-elves mature at the same rate humans do and reach adulthood around the age of 20. They live much longer than humans, however, often exceeding 180 years.
Average Height
Half-elves are about the same size as humans, ranging from 5 to 6 feet tall.
Average Weight
Half-elves are about the same size as humans.
Geographic Distribution
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