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Halfling

Halflings

Halflings are short humanoids that resemble very small humans or even human children in body proportions.   Like Humans, halflings evolved on Erovos, the sunken continent. Halflings are strongly family oriented and often clans will settle an area for centuries. Halflings are known for their agricultural skills.  

Traits

Your halfling character has a number of traits in comm on with all other halflings.   Ability Scores. Your Dexterity score is increased by 2 and your Wisdom score increases by 1.   Age. A halfling reaches adulthood at the age of 20 and generally lives into the middle of his or her second century.   Alignment. Most halflings are lawful good. As a rule, they are good-hearted and kind, hate to see others in pain, and have no tolerance for oppression. They are also very orderly and traditional, leaning heavily on the support of their community and the comfort of their old ways.   Size. Halflings range from 3 to 4 foot tall and average about 60 lbs. Your size is small.   Speed. Your base walking speed is 25 feet.   Halfling Nimbleness. You can move through the space of any creature that is of a size larger than yours.   Brave. You have advantage on saving throws against being frightened.   Lucky. When you roll a 1 on an attack roll, ability check, or saving throw, you can reroll the die and must use the new roll.   Languages. You can speak, read, and write Common and Halfling and one other language based on your culture.

HERE is a link to the Halfling page on D&D Beyond.

Subrace.

The two main kinds of halfling, lightfoot and stout, are more like closely related families than true subraces. Choose one of these subraces.  

Lightfoot Halflings

As a lightfoot halfling, you can easily hide from notice, even using other people as cover. You’re inclined to be affable and get along well with others.   Lightfoots are more prone to wanderlust than other halflings, and often dwell alongside other races or take up a nomadic life.   Naturally Stealthy. You can attempt to hide even when you are obscured only by a creature that is at least one size larger than you.   Fleet of Foot. Your base walking speed increases to 30 feet.

HERE is a link to the Lightfoot Halfling page on D&D Beyond.

Stout Halfling

As a stout halfling, you’re hardier than average and have some resistance to poison. Some say that stouts have dwarven blood.   Stout Resilience. You have advantage on saving throws against poison, and you have resistance against poison damage.   Low Center of Gravity Stout halflings may double their proficiency bonus to resist being Shoved

HERE is a link to the Stout Halfling page on D&D Beyond.

Civilization and Culture

Naming Traditions

Halfling Names

A halfling has a given name, a family name, and possibly a nickname. Family names are often nicknames that stuck so tenaciously they have been passed down through the generations.   Male Names: Alton, Ander, Cade, Corrin, Eldon, Errich, Finnan, Garret, Lindal, Lyle, Merric, Milo, Osborn, Perrin, Reed, Roscoe, Wellby   Female Names: Andry, Bree, Callie, Cora, Euphemia, Jillian, Kithri, Lavinia, Lidda, Merla, Nedda, Paela, Portia, Seraphina, Shaena, Trym, Vani, Verna   Family Names: Brushgather, Goodbarrel, Greenbottle, High-hill, Hilltopple, Leagallow, Tealeaf, Thorngage, Tosscobble, Underbough

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