Homebrew Dwarf-Elf Species Details
On rare occasions, a Dwarf and an Elf will mate. This generally results in their offspring taking characteristics from both parents. Most children take Elven traits early on until adolescence when their Dwarven heritage comes in.
As adults, they have Elven ears and Dwarven hair. Males develop thick beards while females have long, thick hair.
Darkvision. As inherited from both parents. 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 Lineage. You inherit from your dwarven parent Tool Proficiency and Dwarven Resilience, and one of the following based on their own lineage:
Hill Dwarf Instead of your normal ability score increase, increase your Constitution score by 1. You also get ½ time reduction on crafting 2-handed Martial Weapons with a +1 to attack rolls.
Mountain Dwarf Instead of your normal ability score increase, increase your Strength score by 1. You also get ½ time reduction on crafting 1-handed Martial Weapons with a +1 to attack rolls.
Elven Lineage. You inherit from your elven parent Fey Ancestry and Fey Step, and one of the following based on their own lineage:
Eladrin. Your Charisma score increases by 1. You also gain proficiency in Arcana (Intelligence) and Persuasion (Charisma)
High Elf Your Intelligence score by 1. You also gain proficiency in Arcana (Intelligence) and Persuasion (Charisma)
Wood Elf Your Dexterity score increases by 1. You also gain proficiency in Stealth (Dexterity) and Perception (Wisdom).
Shadowfell Elf Your Charisma score increases by 1. You also gain proficiency in Arcana (Intelligence) and Intimidation (Charisma)
Design Note: This subrace option allows the player to become more powerful than the elf and dwarf races as it is presented in the System Reference Document. This is considered acceptable because this race matches the versatility of Human hybrids.
Ability Score Increase. One ability score of your choice increases by 1. You can increase the same ability score that is increased by your base race.
Age. Elf/Dwarf hybrids have similar lifespans to full Elves.
Keen Senses. You have proficiency in the Perception skill. If you've chosen Wood Elf, you gain expertise.
Weapon Training. As an elf and dwarf, you gain proficiency with all the weapons from one of the following options:
Longsword, shortsword, shortbow, and longbow.
Battleaxe, handaxe, light hammer, and warhammer.
Dwarf-Elf Traits
Your Dwarf-elf character has a variety of natural abilities, the result of thousands of years of elven refinement.Weapon Training
As an elf and dwarf, you gain proficiency with all the weapons from one of the following options:
Longsword, shortsword, shortbow, and longbow.
Battleaxe, handaxe, light hammer, and warhammer.
Age
Although elves reach physical maturity at about the same age as humans, the elven understanding of adulthood goes beyond physical growth to encompass worldly experience. An elf typically claims adulthood and an adult name around the age of 100 and can live to be 750 years old.
Size
Elves range from under 5 to over 6 feet tall and have slender builds. Your size is Medium.
Speed
Your base walking speed is 30 feet. Your speed is not reduced by wearing heavy armor.
Darkvision
Accustomed to twilit forests and the night sky, 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.
Keen Senses
You have proficiency in the Perception skill.
Languages
You can speak, read, and write Dwarwish and Elvish. Elvish is fluid, with subtle intonations and intricate grammar. Elven literature is rich and varied, and their songs and poems are famous among other races. However Dwarven is as harsh as the people who speak it. Because of those differences, it is hard to maintain your skill to speak both of them, not even mentioning learning a new one.