Homebrew Warcraft Human Species Details

Description: 

Humans are among the youngest races on Azeroth, but they make up for it by being the most populous. With life spans generally shorter than the other races, humans seem to strive all the harder to achieve great heights in empire building, exploration, and magical study. This aggressive and inquisitive nature leads the various human nation's to become quite active and influential in the world.

At least, such was the case prior to the invasion of the Burning Legion. Human kingdoms have suffered greatly in the course of the three wars against the demonic hordes. A large number fell in the latest confrontation, leaving behind battered yet unbowed survivors of the Alliance Expedition under the command of the sorceress Jaina Proudmoore. This group has begun settlement of the wild continent of Kalimdor.

Humans Value virtue and honor, though they also pursue interests in power and wealth. After battling the forces of darkness for generations, humans tend to use a warrior's approach to diplomacy---attack first, ask questions later. Aided by belief in the mystical belief of the Holy Light, they have fought the hardest and endured the most during the wars against the Horde and Burning Legion.

Despite all their tragedy, humans remain hardy and brave----thoroughly committed to building a strong society in the harsh lands of Kalimdor. Though they lament the passing of their former kingdom of Lordaeron, they look toward a bright future unscarred by the rigors of war and battle.

Appearance

Humans come from a variety of backgrounds. Their appearance and stature are equivalent to that described for humans in the PHB

Region:

After the end of the Third War, Alliance forces under Jaina Proudmoore's command pulled to the south of Kalimdor. They founded a stronghold they called Theramore, a small, walled city on a rocky isle just east of Dustwallow Marsh. Theramore Isle and the nearby mainlandfall under human control and border Durotar, the orc's new homeland to the north. Humans and orcs maintain a tentative peace along their borders, but clashes are by no means uncommon. Since most of the mighty human warriors and mages lost their lives during the war against the Burning Legion, only a handful of veteran (or, high level) mages and paladin warriors remain in Theramore. While Ironforge dwarves and some high elves also occupy the small island city, humans hold the greatest seats of power. Goblin vendors and traders are a common enough sight in and around the rocky isle.

Affiliation

Alliance. Humans and orcs banded together to face the menace of the Burning Legion, but old habits returned once they dispatched the demonic threat. Although Thrall (the orc warchief) and Jaina Proudmoore  bear a healthy respect for one another, the old racial hatreds boil still within the hearts of their troops. Humans also look upon Tauren with suspicion thanks to ties the tauren have to orcs. Humans and dwarves have long enjoyed a good relationship, a bond only strengthened since the dwarves have been re-energized by their desire for exploration. elves are, by turns, a source of mystery and frustration-----especially the exotic night elves.

Warcraft Human Traits

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

Extra Feat

1 extra feat at 1st level. Humans are quick to master specialized tasks.

Human Versatility and Capability

4 extra skill points at 1st level and 1 extra skill point at each additional level. Humans are versatile and capable.

Human Courage

+2 racial bonus on saves against fear--related spells or effects. Humans are known for their courage, no matter what the circumstances

Human Hospitality

+2 racial bonus on Charisma and Intelligence checks. Humans are a gregarious bunch. 

Species Rivalry

+1 racial bonus on attack rolls against orcs. Humans and orcs have a long history of enmity

Favored Class

Any. When determining whether a multiclass human takes a XP penalty, his highest class does not count.

Age

Humans reach adulthood in their late teens and live less than a century.

Size

Humans vary widely in height and build, from barely 5 feet to well over 6 feet tall. Regardless of your position in that range, your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and one extra language of your choice. Humans typically learn the languages of other peoples they deal with, including obscure dialects. They are fond of sprinkling their speech with words borrowed from other tongues: Orc curses, Elvish musical expressions, Dwarvish military phrases, and so on.