Mixed Race: Half-Elves

Half-elves stand roughly around 5 feet and ​5 inches​ to ​6 feet and ​2 inches (1.7​ to ​1.9 meters), making them only slightly shorter overall than humans, and weigh in at 130​ to ​190 pounds (59​ to ​86 kilograms), making them heavier than elves but still considerably lighter than humans. Like humans, half-elves have a wide variety of complexions, some of which are inherited from the elven half of their heritage, such as a tendency for metallic-hued skin and inhuman hair colors. For example, half-silver elves typically exhibit a pale, bluish tint around the ears and chin, while half-gold elves have a color more reminiscent of bronze, with hair of gold. Unlike true Elves, however, male half-elves are capable of growing facial hair in their younger years and often do so to distinguish themselves, in part, from their elven parents. Half-elven ears are about the size of human ones, but like elves, they are pointed on the ends. Half-elves are also notably more durable and passionate than either elves or humans, a unique result of the two races' blending. Half-elves usually adopt the dress and hairstyles of the culture among which they are raised. However, it is also fairly common for half-elves raised among humans to wear elven clothing in order to proudly display signs of their dual heritage. Regardless of what they wear, half-elves stand out in a crowd through the combination of physical distinctiveness and force of personality. This unique blend allowed them to become more widely accepted than other mixed races (like Half-Orcs), seeing the mix as something good. While some High Elves think lowly of Half-Elves, they mixed race can find allies in other subraces of the Elves. It is noted that mainly humans that have or have had bad relations with Elves will speak illy of Half-Elves, seeing them as nothing more than part of their knife-eared menace.

On Tethys

Throughout history, the half-elves were able to make a name for themselves, either becoming a part of something grander or creating something themselves. It is noted that the Archadian Empire had many Half-Elves in their ranks as wizards, more so than any nations. Some speculate that the empire wished to gain the secrets of High Magic and settled on something "lesser", at least that's what elven propaganda will say. There are many nations with Half-elves, the most notable is Magipluie, an unique and magical land said to be filled with the arcane.

First World

There were many Half-Elves in history, most of them came from a conflict centuries ago in the First World, where the humans, enraged by the savage killing of their leader, went to murder many of the elves and in the process of rape and pillage, the half-elven race would increase in numbers.

Genetic Ancestor(s)

• Elves
• Humans

Half-Elf

Ability Score Increase Cha +2; Choose any other two unique +1

Size Medium

Speed 30 ft.

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Age. Half-elves mature at the same rate humans do and reach adulthood around the age of 20. They live much longer than humans, however, often exceeding 180 years.
Alignment. Half-elves share the chaotic bent of their elven heritage. They value both personal freedom and creative expression, demonstrating neither love of leaders nor desire for followers. They chafe at rules, resent others' demands, and sometimes prove unreliable, or at least unpredictable.
Size. Half-elves are about the same size as humans, ranging from 5 to 6 feet tall. Your size is Medium.
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 one skill of your choice.
Languages. You can speak, read, and write Common, Elvish, and one extra language of your choice.