Homebrew Dark Sun, Half Elf Species Details

She kept scouting ahead with the Crodlu riders, at times sniffing the air or examining the hard, baked ground. It seemed like she lived in the deserts her whole life,for there wasn’t a single day where we took a wrong turn or faced any nasty raiders. Such a lonely and tight-lipped person, I couldn’t figure out her whereabouts; even when I tried to approach her, she reluctantly welcomed my effort. Only during the end of our trip did I manage to glean the truth about her. And it was at this moment, when the morning wind brushed her hair, and I suddenly glimpsed a pair of pointed ears.

 

Humans and elves must deal with each other from time to time, and in some cases – whether by force or through genuine love – children are born of mixed parentage. These are the half-elves, beings who combine features of both races,creating something different in the process.

Born from two worlds but welcome in neither, half-elves struggle to find their place in a hostile land. While being the offspring of two races, they face prejudice and unwillingness from both sides. That, in conjuction with the lack of culture, has turned the half-elves into lonesome, self-sufficient folk.

Of Two Worlds

 Half-elves generally grow taller than their human  parents but rarely approach the height of their elf side.  They average well above 6 feet tall, though they tend   to inherit some of the bulk of their human half,   averaging at 140 pounds. In most cases,a half-elf   can pass itself off as a human, though telltale   features can be spotted that hint at its elven   heritage.

Half-elven coloration and features tend to lie   somewhere between their human and elven parents,   and thus show a variety even more pronounced than   that found among either race. Half-elf men can also   grow beards.

Natural Survivalists

Intolerance and social rejection has given the half-elf its greatest attribute – self-reliance. As a loner, usually without permanent residence, a half-elf survives the rigors of life in the wilderness completely on its own. The skills involved in survival are only half of the challenge they face – half-elves must also learn to deal with the absence of companionship, the complete lack of conversation and basic friendship. Consequently, these lonesome folk turn for companionship to the animal world, training beasts of the air and sands as servants and friends.

No Homeland

A half-elf’s life is typically hardened by the intolerance of others. Neither fully human nor fully elven, half-elves rarely find acceptance with either race. Elves are especially intolerant, going so far as casting out the mother of a half-elf child, while humans are more apt to welcome them as allies or partners, although they seldom accept them into their homes. More often than not, half-elves remain outsiders, forced to endure on society’s fringes.

 

Half-Elf Names

Half-elves usually pick human or elven naming conventions. As a result of social rejection from both races, they often come up with twisted forms of human and elven names, or invent their own.

Male Names: Boaz, Brazin, Ero, Fyrian, Gathalimay, Laban,Lafus, Luris, Melestan, Mirch, Navarch, Poortool, Regg,Ruach, Solzak, Vok, Wek, Wheetan, Xutan.

Female Names: Alie, Arya, Aso, Drewet, Feera, Feykaar,Krysta, Lorelei, Mila, Ranis, Sareka, Thania, Vaerhirmana.

Dark Sun, Half Elf Traits

It’s hard to make generalizations about humans, but your human character has these traits.

Ability Score Increase

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

Age

Half-elves mature at the same rate humans do and reach adulthood around the age of 20. They can live to exceed a hundred years.

Size

Half-elves are taller than humans, standing well over 6 feet tall. They are on the lean side, however, averaging almost 160 pounds. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 35 feet.

Darkvision

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.

Nomadic Life

You have proficiency in the Animal Handling and Survival skills.

Animal Friend

Once you reach 3rd level, you can cast the animal friendship spell once per day. If you use this ability on the same beast more than 1 day in a row, that beast has disadvantage on its saving throw.

Languages

You can speak Common and an extra language of your choice.