The Inbetween, Half-Elves

Basic Information

Anatomy

Half-elves inherit aspects of both parents. To a human, half-elves look elven, and to an elf, half-elves look human.

Biological Traits

Half-elves have inherited the resistance to mental manipulation that their elven ancestors have.

Genetics and Reproduction

Half-elves reproduce like most other humanoid species. They have a gestation period of 10 months with a live birth.

Growth Rate & Stages

While they do live much longer than humans, half-elves reach adulthood around the same age as humans.

Dietary Needs and Habits

Half-elves do not have any dietary restrictions. They tend to adopt the cultural norms in which they live

Additional Information

Social Structure

While they do share their elven ancestor’s chaotic nature, a half-elf will usually fit into whatever society they find themselves.

Facial characteristics

Their features show a mix of their parentage, with men sometimes growing facial hair. They often have the eyes of their elven parents.

Geographic Origin and Distribution

Half-elves can be found in all settlements around Dimfell. Heavy concentrations live in Ledelar, Agarband, and Requilis.

Average Intelligence

Half-elves lie somewhere between human and elven intelligence.

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Their elven heritage grants the half-elves the ability to see in the dark.

Civilization and Culture

Naming Traditions

The culture in which they are raised has a major affect on naming traditions for half-elves. Those raised with elves will follow elven traditions, and those raised with humans will follow human traditions.

Average Technological Level

Half-elves do not boast any major technological of their own, but they readily take to the use of technology.

Common Etiquette Rules

Common, Elven, and one other.

Common Dress Code

They will follow the dressing habits of the culture in which they were raised.

Common Customs, Traditions and Rituals

Half-elves will often observe the traditions of where they live.

History

Half-elves as a people have been around as long as humans have. They helped to rebuild Agarband and Requilis. They colonized the mountains of Zitor and Ossiroth. Half-elves have been present in every major city for the majority of their history.

Interspecies Relations and Assumptions

Half-elves are naturally charismatic, and they can make friends anywhere they wander. They are nearly as common as humans and can be found everywhere.

Scientific Name

Half-Elf

Origin/Ancestry

Humanoid

Lifespan

160-180 years

Average Height

4’10”-6’5”

Average Weight

100-180 lbs.

Average Physique

Half-elves are neither as broad or as delicate as their ancestors, lying somewhere between the two races.

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

Half-elven people have the full range of coloration that is present within their parents. This trait grants more variability then either parent race.