Homebrew Dwelf (Half Elf Half Dwarf) Species Details

While elves and dwarves are known to be far more discerning than their short-lived human kin in matters of the heart and reproduction, the two races HAVE historically enjoyed peaceable (if frosty) relations, and have frequently joined forces when their realms were threatened by existential threats. Long campaigns endured in close quarters have a habit of fostering unlikely romances and secret trysts, which occasionally give rise to children pulled between two cultures of deep history and rigid custom, with little common ground to be found.

Dwelves stand on the short side of the elven height range, between four and five feet on average. If they live mostly sedentary lifestyles and carefully manage their diet, they can maintain the short, willowy bodies typical of their elven parent. But any amount of regular exercise or excess in caloric intake causes them to very quickly put on muscle and fat, particularly in their mid sections and arms. Their ears have a distinct point but are more stubby and irregular than most human half elves, and their fey features are broken by proud brows donning bushy eyebrows and strong jaws that make them seem old even in their juvenile years. They must also contend with the thick facial hair of their dwarven parentage, although these tend to be far lass impressive.

It is, in general, far easier for a Dwelf to pass as a human than as either an Elf or Dwarf, much to their dismay.

Dwelf (Half Elf Half Dwarf) Traits

Dwelves inherent some of their Elven parent's fey nature, but maintain their Dwarven resilience.

Size

Dwelves stand between 4 and 5 feet tall and average about 120 pounds. Your size is Medium.

Speed

The combination of stocky dwarf and lithe elven ancestry often results in some... ponderous proportions in their mixed kin. Dwelves have a base walking speed of only 25 feet, which IS reduced by heavy armor.

Darkvision

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.

Dwarven Resilience

You have advantage on saving throws against poison, and you have resistance against poison damage.

Fey Ancestry

You have advantage on saving throws against being charmed, and magic can't put you to sleep.

Mixed Race Combat Training

Dwarves and Elves both observe rigid martial traditions that they insist on passing on to their kin, resulting in an extremely robust (but exhausting) regimen of weapons training. Dwelves are proficient with Longswords, Shortswords, Longbows, Shortbows, Battleaxes, Handaxes, Light Hammers and Warhammers.

Age

Dwelves mature at the same rate as humans. If raised among Dwarves they are considered fully grown at 50, but when raised by their Elven parent they must wait until 100 to be considered a proper adult. On average, they live about 350 years.

Ability Score Improvement

Your Constitution AND Dexterity both increase by 2

Alignment

Dwarves favor order and Elves favor the self-expressive whimsy of chaos. Their children are typically torn between both worlds, but commonly lean towards good alignment.