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table below to determine the body’s species, or the DM chooses another playable species.
1d10
Species
1
Aasimar
2
Dragonborn
3
Dwarf
4
Elf
5
Gnome
6
Goliath
7
Halfling
8
Human
9
Orc
10
Tiefling
The reincarnated creature makes any choices that a species’ description offers, and the creature recalls its former
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Spells
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a d100 and consults the following table to determine what form the creature takes when restored to life, or the GM chooses a form.
d100
Race
01-04
Dragonborn
05-13
Dwarf, hill
body. If the target's soul isn't free or willing to do so, the spell fails.
The magic fashions a new body for the creature to inhabit, which likely causes the creature's race to change. The GM rolls
Monsters
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
be frightened for 1 minute. A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.Changelings are a humanoid race of shapechangers who conceal
their true identities behind false faces. Their gifts of mimicry allow them to appear as members of any humanoid culture, playing the part of a dwarf one day and a dragonborn the next. Although
Gray Dwarf (Duergar)
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Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
artistic value.
Few duergar become adventurers, fewer still on the surface world, because they are a hidebound and suspicious race. Those who leave their subterranean cities are usually exiles. Check
with your Dungeon Master to see if you can play a gray dwarf character.
Duergar see themselves as the true manifestation of dwarven ideals, clever enough not to be taken in by the treacherous deceptions
Race
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Your choice of race affects many different aspects of your character. It establishes fundamental qualities that exist throughout your character's adventuring career. When making this decision, keep
in mind the kind of character you want to play. For example, a halfling could be a good choice for a sneaky rogue, a dwarf makes a tough warrior, and an elf can be a master of arcane magic.
Dwarf
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Basic Rules (2014)
a dwarf saying that might be hyperbole, but certainly points to how difficult it can be for a member of a short-lived race like humans to earn a dwarf’s trust.
Elves. “It’s not wise
friend. In spite of the added discomfort, the dwarf’s long, pointed, often-broken nose and gray-streaked though still-fiery red beard came as a welcome sight to Drizzt. “Knew I’d find
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
1. Choose a Race Every character belongs to a race, one of the many intelligent humanoid species in the D&D world. The most common player character races are dwarves, elves, halflings, and humans
. Some races also have subraces, such as mountain dwarf or wood elf. The Races section provides more information about these races.
The race you choose contributes to your character’s identity in an
Half-Elf
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the dwarf could see of the man’s face beneath a green hood was tan skin and a brownish-red beard. A longbow was slung over one shoulder and a sword hung at his left side. He was dressed in soft
neared.
“The same.” The newcomer’s bearded face split in a wide grin. He held open his arms and, before the dwarf could stop him, engulfed Flint in a hug that lifted him off the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
1. Choose a Race Every character belongs to a race, one of the many intelligent humanoid species in the D&D world. The most common player character races are dwarves, elves, halflings, and humans
wizards. Sometimes playing against type can be fun, too. Halfling paladins and mountain dwarf wizards, for example, can be unusual but memorable characters. Your race also increases one or more of your
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Choosing a Race Humans are the most common people in the worlds of D&D, but they live and work alongside dwarves, elves, halflings, and countless other fantastic species. Your character belongs to
character you want to play. For example, a halfling could be a good choice for a sneaky rogue, a dwarf makes a tough warrior, and an elf can be a master of arcane magic. Your character race not only
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Choosing a Race Humans are the most common people in the worlds of D&D, but they live and work alongside dwarves, elves, halflings, and countless other fantastic species. Your character belongs to
character you want to play. For example, a halfling could be a good choice for a sneaky rogue, a dwarf makes a tough warrior, and an elf can be a master of arcane magic. Your character race not only
Lizardfolk
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
freshly grilled steak.
— Tordek, dwarf fighter and adventurer
Only a fool looks at the lizardfolk and sees nothing more than scaly humanoids. Their physical shape notwithstanding, lizardfolk
lizardfolk doesn’t share those feelings, but instead assesses them in the same clinical manner. Yes, the fallen dwarf might be most useful as a meal, but hacking the body into steaks provokes aggression
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Creating a Dragonmarked Character Dragonmarks manifest on certain members of a few species, represented in the rules by variant race options: For humans and half-orcs, a dragonmark is a variant race
that replaces traits associated with those races. For half-elves, a dragonmark is a variant race that lets you keep some half-elf traits and replace others with the traits associated with your mark
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Unearthed Arcana
Species For more information on Species, read our statement: Moving On From 'Race' in One D&D.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Species Descriptions Nine species are presented in this section in alphabetical order: Dragonborn, Dwarf, Elf, Gnome, Goliath, Halfling, Human, Orc, and Tiefling.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Species Descriptions Ten species are presented in this section in alphabetical order: Aasimar, Dragonborn, Dwarf, Elf, Gnome, Goliath, Halfling, Human, Orc, and Tiefling.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
determine the body’s species, or the DM chooses another playable species. 1d10 Species 1 Aasimar 2 Dragonborn 3 Dwarf 4 Elf 5 Gnome 6 Goliath 7 Halfling 8 Human 9 Orc 10 Tiefling The reincarnated
creature makes any choices that a species’ description offers, and the creature recalls its former life. It retains the capabilities it had in its original form, except it loses the traits of its previous species and gains the traits of its new one.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
determine the body’s species, or the DM chooses another playable species. 1d10 Species 1 Aasimar 2 Dragonborn 3 Dwarf 4 Elf 5 Gnome 6 Goliath 7 Halfling 8 Human 9 Orc 10 Tiefling The reincarnated
creature makes any choices that a species’ description offers, and the creature recalls its former life. It retains the capabilities it had in its original form, except it loses the traits of its previous species and gains the traits of its new one.
backgrounds
Tomb of Annihilation
and the ways of their people, who eventually treated you as one of their own. One culture had more of an influence on you than any other, shaping your beliefs and customs. Choose a race whose culture
you’ve adopted, or roll on the Adopted Culture table.
Adopted Culture
d8
Culture
d8
Culture
1
Aarakocra
5
Halfling
2
Dwarf
6
Human
3
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
Ability Score Increases The Ability Score Increase trait in a race reflects an archetypal bit of excellence in the adventurers of this kind in D&D’s past. For example, if you’re a dwarf, your
Constitution increases by 2, because dwarf heroes in D&D are often exceptionally tough. This increase doesn’t apply to every dwarf, just to dwarf adventurers, and it exists to reinforce an archetype. That
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice & Errata
Custom Lineage (pg. 8) The following sentence has been added to the end of the sidebar, after the hanging list: “Your race is considered to be a Custom Lineage for any game feature that requires a certain race, such as elf or dwarf.”
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Squat Nimbleness Prerequisite: Dwarf or a Small race You are uncommonly nimble for your race. You gain the following benefits: Increase your Strength or Dexterity score by 1, to a maximum of 20
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Racial Feats Summary Race Feat Dragonborn Dragon Fear Dragonborn Dragon Hide Dwarf Dwarven Fortitude Dwarf Squat Nimbleness Elf Elven Accuracy Elf (drow) Drow High Magic Elf (high) Fey
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
consults the following table to determine what form the creature takes when restored to life, or the DM chooses a form. d100 Race 01–04 Dragonborn 05–13 Dwarf, hill 14–21 Dwarf, mountain 22–25 Elf
the target’s soul isn’t free or willing to do so, the spell fails. The magic fashions a new body for the creature to inhabit, which likely causes the creature’s race to change. The DM rolls a d100 and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
consults the following table to determine what form the creature takes when restored to life, or the DM chooses a form. d100 Race 01–04 Dragonborn 05–13 Dwarf, hill 14–21 Dwarf, mountain 22–25 Elf
the target’s soul isn’t free or willing to do so, the spell fails. The magic fashions a new body for the creature to inhabit, which likely causes the creature’s race to change. The DM rolls a d100 and
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single elf or dwarf might take on the responsibility of guarding a special location or a powerful secret, humans found sacred orders and institutions for such purposes. While dwarf clans and halfling
seek adventure are the most daring and ambitious members of a daring and ambitious race. They seek to earn glory in the eyes of their fellows by amassing power, wealth, and fame. More than other people
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
the following choices: Race. Choose one of the playable races detailed in this chapter, or pick a race from the Player’s Handbook and learn here how Eberron has affected that species’ development
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Descent into the Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth
whom are 9th level. Give players who choose from these options time to read over their character sheets before starting the adventure. Premade Characters Name Species Class Cathartic Human Cleric
Dunil Halfling Rogue Ethelrede Human Fighter Flemin Dwarf Monk Rustle Berrydust Gnome Wizard Weslocke Tiefling Warlock Cathartic Fay Dalton View Character Sheet Downloadable PDF Dunil Fay Dalton
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
and the ways of their people, who eventually treated you as one of their own. One culture had more of an influence on you than any other, shaping your beliefs and customs. Choose a race whose culture
you’ve adopted, or roll on the Adopted Culture table. Adopted Culture d8 Culture 1 Aarakocra 2 Dwarf 3 Elf 4 Goblin 5 Halfling 6 Human 7 Lizardfolk 8 Orc
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
species options are detailed in chapter 4: Aasimar, Dragonborn, Dwarf, Elf, Gnome, Goliath, Halfling, Human, Orc, and Tiefling. Once you’ve chosen a species, write it on your character sheet. Then
Step 2: Determine Origin Determining your character’s origin involves choosing a background, a species, and two languages. A character’s background represents the place and occupation that were most
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
character’s sexual orientation is for you to decide. Height and Weight Race Base
Height Height
Modifier Base
Weight Weight
Modifier Human 4'8" +2d10 110 lb. × (2d4) lb. Dwarf, hill 3'8" +2d4
Corellon’s image. You could also play a female character who presents herself as a man, a man who feels trapped in a female body, or a bearded female dwarf who hates being mistaken for a male. Likewise, your
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
character.
Your race is considered to be a Custom Lineage for any game feature that requires a certain race, such as elf or dwarf.
Personality The description of a race might suggest various things about the behavior and personality of that people’s archetypal adventurers. You may ignore those suggestions, whether they’re about
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Weight Race
Base
Height
Height
Modifier
Base
Weight
Weight
Modifier
Human 4’8" +2d10 110 lb. × (2d4) lb. Dwarf, hill 3’8" +2d4 115 lb. × (2d6) lb. Dwarf, mountain 4’ +2d4 130 lb
Height and Weight You can decide your character’s height and weight, using the information provided in your race description or on the Random Height and Weight table. Think about what your
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
. The following species options are detailed in “Character Origins”: Dragonborn, Dwarf, Elf, Gnome, Goliath, Halfling, Human, Orc, and Tiefling. Once you’ve chosen a species, write it on your
Step 2: Determine Origin Determining your character’s origin involves choosing a background, a species, and two languages. A character’s background represents the place and occupation that were most
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
Character Options Each player has options when it comes to choosing a character race, class, and background. These options are summarized in the Character Options table. If there are multiple players
play an all-dwarf party or a troupe of adventuring entertainers. Character Options Races Classes Backgrounds Dwarf Bard Acolyte Elf Cleric Criminal Halfling Fighter Entertainer Human Rogue Sage