Halfling

Descended from the first interstellar diaspora of gnome generation ships, the halflings are a group of smaller posthumans characterized by their mix of gnomish and baseline human traits.

Biology

Anatomy & Morphology

Halflings are highly similar to baseline humans, though they retain many gnomish traits in moderation (notably height). While halflings are taller and usually have less pigmented skin than gnomes, they still have an abundance of whisker-like hair on their faces and semi-opposable thumbs on their feet.

Ecology

Geographic Origin & Distribution

After populations of gnomes colonized their destination worlds, baseline human genes began to re-emerge in the gene pool as they re-adapted for planetary life. After several generations, the majority of the population exhibits a mix of gnomish and baseline traits, making them halflings. This group of posthumans are almost as common as baseline humans, and are found in greatest numbers near the core of ex-Reach space.

Civilization & Culture

Halflings fall under a wide variety of cultural groups, each unique to their adoptive homeworld. The halflings of the idyllic planet Vanas are among the most prominent: a rustic, carefree folk of short stature and large hearts. Vanir culture is homely, if somewhat hedonistic, and puts emphasis on finding the joy in life. Vanir find great pride and satisfaction in agriculture and hospitality, but have an adventurous streak that cannot easily be ignored.

Major Organizations

Major Language Groups & Dialects

Culture & Heritage

Common Traditions

Common Taboos

Genetic Ancestor(s)

• Human

Scientific Name

Homo sapiens finiterensis

Average Height

1.2 m

Average Weight

52 kg (1G)

Biotype

biochemical multicellular

Biochemical base

carbon

Genetics

DNA

Solvent

H₂O

Respiration compounds

O₂

Sophont formclass

Humanoid (posthuman)

Physiotype

vertical bilaterally symmetric tetrapod (endoskeletal acaudal)

Sapience type

focal centric

Homeworld

various

Home system

various

Tolerances

Gravity limit

1.5 G

Pressure range

0.5 to 2.5 atm

Air mix

15% to 60% O2

Temperature range

10 to 30 °C

Radiation limit

0.25 J/kg

Interspecies Relations

Hyperlanes Info

Physical Traits

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ABILITY SCORE

DEX increases by 1 and CON increases by 1

BASE SPEED

35 feet

SIZE CLASS

Medium

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Vanir Spirit

You have advantage on saving throws against being frightened.

Nimble

You can move through the space of any creature that is of a size larger than yours.

Cultural Traits

Suggested culture: Vanirian

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ABILITY SCORE

CHA increases by 2
WIS increases by 1

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Curiosity

You are proficient in the Insight, Investigation, or Perception skill (choose 1).

Intricate Culture

You are proficient in a CHA skill of your choice.

Agrocentric

You are proficient in the Animal Handling skill.