Human
Humans possess exceptional drive and a great capacity to endure and expand, and as such are currently the dominant race in the world. Their empires and nations are vast, sprawling things, and the citizens of these societies carve names for themselves with the strength of their sword arms and the power of their spells. Humanity is best characterized by its tumultuousness and diversity, and human cultures run the gamut from savage but honorable tribes to decadent, devil-worshiping noble families in the most cosmopolitan cities. Humans’ curiosity and ambition often triumph over their predilection for a sedentary lifestyle, and many leave their homes to explore the innumerable forgotten corners of the world or lead mighty armies to conquer their neighbors, simply because they can.
Alignment and Religion: Humanity is perhaps the most diverse of all the common races, with a capacity for both great evil and boundless good. Some humans assemble into vast barbaric hordes, while others build sprawling cities that cover miles. Taken as a whole, most humans are neutral, yet they generally tend to congregate in nations and civilizations with specific alignments. Humans also have the widest range of gods and religions, lacking other races’ ties to tradition and eager to turn to anyone offering them glory or protection.
5e Racial Stats
- Ability Score Racial Traits: A human increases each of their ability scores by 1; or two ability scores by 1, and one ability score by 2.
- Type: Humans are humanoids with the ape subtype.
- Size: Humans are medium.
- Speed: Humans have a base speed of 30ft.
- Languages: You can speak, read, and write Common and one extra language of your choice. Humans typically learn the languages of other peoples they deal with, including obscure dialects. They are fond of sprinkling their speech with words borrowed from other tongues: Orc curses, Elvish musical expressions, Dwarvish military phrases, and so on.
Ancestry (Ex)
Humans are numerous and adaptive. Choose one type of ancestry from the Human Ancestry table. This provides the listed benefit for you.Resourceful (Ex)
You gain Inspiration whenever you finish a Long Rest, up to your Inspiration cap. This inspiration is lost after beginning a Long Rest if not used.Skilled (1) (Ex)
A human gains proficiency in one skill of their choice.Trained (2) (Ex)
A human gains a feat of their choice from the General Feats category as a bonus feat.Human Ancestry Table
| Terrain | Benefit |
|---|---|
| Cold | Frost Born: You’re naturally adapted to cold climates, as described in chapter 5 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide, and gain advantage on checks relating to cold damage. |
| Desert | Fire Born: You’re naturally adapted to hot climates, as described in chapter 5 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide, and gain advantage on checks relating to fire damage. |
| Forest | Forester: You gain advantage on survival checks made while in a forest, and are considered to be a Guide in such terrain. |
| Mountain | Mountain Born: You’re acclimated to high altitudes, including elevations above 20,000 feet. You’re also naturally adapted to cold climates, as described in chapter 5 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide. |
| Plains | Wanderer: You gain proficiency in one tool of your choice, and gain advantage on Constitution saving throws versus exhaustion. |
| Swamp | Swamp Walker: Difficult terrain is one tier lower for you while in swamps, and you gain advantage on stealth checks that rely on sight while in a swamp. |
| Underground | Dark Traveler: You have advantage on saving throws against being frightened, and you can see in dim light within 30 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. |
| Urban | Civil Servant: You gain proficiency in one tool of your choice, and gain advantage on Constitution saving throws versus disease. |
| Water | Water Born: You can hold your breath for twice as long, and either gain advantage on Athletics checks to swim or proficiency in a sea vehicle of your choice, or in navigator's tools. |
Basic Information
Anatomy
The physical characteristics of humans are as varied as the world’s climes. From the dark-skinned tribesmen of the southern continents to the pale and barbaric raiders of the northern lands, humans possess a wide variety of skin colors, body types, and facial features. Generally speaking, humans’ skin color assumes a darker hue the closer to the equator they live. At the same time, bone structure, hair color and texture, eye color, and a host of facial and bodily phenotypic characteristics vary immensely from one locale to another. Cheekbones may be high or broad, noses aquiline or flat, and lips full or thin; eyes range wildly in hue, some deep set in their sockets, and others with full epicanthic folds. Appearance is hardly random, of course, and familial, tribal, or national commonalities often allow the knowledgeable to identify a human’s place of origin on sight, or at least to hazard a good guess. Humans’ origins are also indicated through their traditional styles of bodily decoration, not only in the clothing or jewelry worn, but also in elaborate hairstyles, piercing, tattooing, and even scarification.
Growth Rate & Stages
| Base | Intuitive | Self-Taught | Trained |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 years | +1d4 years (18 - 21 years) | +1d6 years (18 - 23 years) | +2d6 years (19 - 29 years) |
| Young | Middle Age | Old | Venerable | Maximum Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| under 10 years | 35 years | 53 years | 70 years | 70 + 2d20 years |
Additional Information
Social Structure
Human society comprises a multitude of governments, attitudes, and lifestyles. Though the oldest human cultures trace their histories thousands of years into the past, when compared to the societies of other races like elves and dwarves, human society seems to be in a state of constant flux as empires fragment and new kingdoms subsume the old. In general, humans are known for their flexibility, ingenuity, and ambition. Other races sometimes envy humans their seemingly limitless adaptability, not so much biologically speaking but in their willingness to step beyond the known and press on to whatever might await them. While many or even most humans as individuals are content to stay within their comfortable routine, there is a dauntless spirit of discovery endemic to humans as a species that drives them in striving toward possibilities beyond every horizon.
Origin/Ancestry
Ape
Average Physique
| Gender | Base Height | Height Modifier | Weight | Weight Modifier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 4' 5" | +2d10" (4’ 7" – 6’ 1") | 85lb. | +2d10*5lb. (95 – 185lb.) |
| Male | 4' 10" | +2d10" (5’ 0" – 6’ 6") | 120lb. | +2d10*5lb. (130 – 220lb.) |
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