Half-Elf

The spawn of humans and elves, welcomed by neither

Ability Score: Half-Elves gain a +2 bonus to one ability score of their choice at creation to represent their varied nature.
Type: Half-Elves are Medium sided Humanoids with the Elf and Human subtypes.
Speed: Half-Elves have a base speed of 30 feet
Senses: Half-Elves have Low-Light Vision, therefore can see twice as far as humans in conditions of dim light.
Elven Immunities: Half-Elves are immune to magic sleep effects and gain a +2 racial saving throw bonus against enchantment spells and effects.
Dual Minded: The mixed ancestry of some Half-Elves makes them resistant to mental attacks. Half-elves with this racial trait gain a +2 bonus on all Will saving throws.
Eye for Opportunity: Constantly facing the rough edges of two societies, Half-Elves develop a knack for finding overlooked opportunities. They gain a +1 racial bonus on attacks of opportunity.
Sophisticate: Half-elves who strive to embody the culture in which they live develop a keen instinct for the ebb and flow of fashions, fads, and political trends. They gain a +2 racial bonus on Knowledge (history) and Knowledge (local) checks and can use those skills untrained even for checks with a DC of 10 or more.
Wary: Many Half-Elves have spent their long lives moving from place to place, often driven out by the hostility of others. Such experiences have made them wary of others’ motivations. Half-elves with this trait gain a +2 racial bonus on Linguistics and Bluff checks.
Keen Senses: Elves receive a +2 racial bonus on Perception and Sense Motive checks.

Basic Information

Anatomy

Half-Elves have normal human anatomies, but require little to no sleep.

Genetics and Reproduction

As Human. Half-Elven pregnancies last around 10 months.

Growth Rate & Stages

Half-Elves, once born, are fully grown by age 16, hit middle age by age 40, reach old age around age 60, and become venerable and die shortly thereafter once hitting age 70.

Ecology and Habitats

As Human.

Dietary Needs and Habits

As Human.

Biological Cycle

As Human.

Additional Information

Average Intelligence

Half Elves have human average intelligence.

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Half-Elves can see twice as well in conditions of low-light compared to humans, and otherwise possess keen elven senses heightened above the human norm.

Civilization and Culture

Naming Traditions

Half Elves tend to be named according to the naming traditions of the culture they were raised in. See Elf and Human for more details.

Genetic Ancestor(s)

• Elf
• Human

Lifespan

70 years

Conservation Status

Half Elves can be found in any major human or elven settlement, and are very rare but can be found outside of those locations.

Average Height

Males: 6'0 - 6'8
Females: 6'0 - 6'4

Average Weight

120 - 250lbs

Average Physique

Half Elves can vary wildly but tend to be skinny rather than anything else.

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

Half Elves take their hair and eye color from their Elven parent, with everything else coming as average for humans. They tend to have long, pointed ears.