Homebrew Elvarin Species Details

The Elvarin are a fascinating race, the living embodiment of the union between two legendary civilizations: Elves and Dwarves. Their unique heritage manifests in a set of remarkable traits that set them apart in their world.

Blending the grace and agility of Elves with the enduring resilience of Dwarves, Elvarin possess an intriguing combination of qualities. Their Elven lineage grants them extraordinary keen senses, allowing them to perceive the world with exceptional clarity and precision. These heightened senses make them astute observers and adept at detecting subtleties that others might miss.

The Dwarven side of their ancestry bestows upon them remarkable resilience. Elvarin have a natural advantage against the detrimental effects of poisons, and their bodies are extraordinarily resistant to the damage caused by toxic substances. This resilience, an inheritance from their Dwarven forebears, makes them formidable in the face of adversity.

Versatility is a defining characteristic of the Elvarin. They have the ability to excel in various roles and professions, thanks to their innate adaptability. Elvarin can choose to enhance two distinct aspects of their inherent abilities, allowing them to tailor their strengths to suit their chosen paths.

Their mixed heritage extends to language as well. Elvarin can communicate effortlessly in multiple tongues, including Common, Elvish, and Dwarvish. This linguistic versatility enables them to bridge cultural gaps and establish connections with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds.

In summary, the Elvarin represent a unique blend of Elves and Dwarves, embodying the best of both worlds. Their keen senses, resilience, adaptability, and multilingual skills make them extraordinary individuals in their world, capable of thriving in diverse roles and forging connections across a rich tapestry of cultures.

Elvarin Traits

The Elvarin, a remarkable race born of the intertwined legacies of Elves and Dwarves, possess a distinctive set of abilities that reflect their unique mixed heritage.

Ability Score Increase

Elvarin characters can choose to increase two different ability scores of their choice by +2.

Age

Elvarin mature at a rate that is a blend of their Elven and Dwarven parentage, reaching adulthood around 50 years of age. They have the potential to live for up to 500 years, or even longer in some cases, thanks to their mixed heritage's longevity.

Size

Elvarin typically stand between 4 and 6 feet tall, with a solid and sturdy build, similar to Dwarves. They have a Medium size, reflecting their mixed heritage's physical characteristics. They typically weigh between 130 and 260 pounds.

Speed

Elvarin inherit the best of both Elves and Dwarves. They have a base walking speed of 30 feet, slightly faster than dwarves and slightly slower than elves. They are not slowed by heavy armor.

Darkvision

Elvarin can see in dim light within 120 feet of themselves as if it were bright light and in darkness as if it were dim light. They can't discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.

Elvarin Resilience

Elvarin have advantage on saving throws against poison, and they have resistance against poison damage, thanks to their Dwarven lineage. They can also not be magically put to sleep thanks to their Elven lineage.

Elvarin Combat Training

You can choose proficiency with 2 of the following weapons thanks to your mixed lineage: battleaxe, handaxe, light hammer, warhammer, short sword, long sword, short bow, long bow.

Versatile Proficiency

Elvarin are adaptable and can choose one skill or tool proficiency of their choice.

Elven Keen Senses

Elvarin have keen senses inherited from their Elven ancestors. They have proficiency in the Perception skill.

Mixed Heritage

Due to their mixed heritage, Elvarin can speak, read, and write Common, Elvish, and Dwarvish.

Mixed Armor Proficiency

Elvarin are versatile in their combat styles and can choose to be proficient with either light or medium armor at character creation, reflecting their adaptability and ability to tailor their combat skills to their preferences. They are also proficient with shields.