Half-Elf

History

Half-Elves didn't start coming around until Elves and Humans started procreating themselves. Half-Elves get the versatility of their human parent and the fey ancestry of their elven parent. Sometimes they are either more of a jack of all trades like their human parent or they might lean more into their elven side and get more of their elven abilities. Though they get their longevity from their elven side, half-elves tend to look more human than elf. Often having the physique of a human but the eyes and ears of an elf. Though that can't be said for every one of them due to the vast variety and differences each elf type has.

Common Traits

Ability Score Increase

Your Charisma score increases by 2, and two other ability scores of your choice increase by 1.

Speed

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.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common, Elvish, and one extra language of your choice.

Subraces

Sea Half-Elf

Aquatic Heritage

A half-elf of aquatic heritage can forgo Skill Versatility and instead choose a swimming speed of 30 feet.

Drow Half-Elf

Drow Magic

A half-elf of drow descent can forgo Skill Versatility and instead choose the drow’s Drow Magic: You know the dancing lights cantrip. When you reach 3rd level, you can cast the faerie fire 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.

High Half-Elf

High Elf Decent

A half-elf of high elf descent can forego Skill Versatility and instead choose the high elf’s Elf Weapon Training or Cantrip.

Wood Half-Elf

Wood Elf Decent

A half-elf of wood elf descent can forgo Skill Versatility and instead choose the wood elf’s Elf Weapon Training, Fleet of Foot, or Mask of the Wild.

Genetic Ancestor(s)

• Human
• Hybrid Elves

Lifespan

250-350 years

Average Height

Between 5 to 6 feet tall. Size Medium

Average Weight

100-180lbs