Homebrew Half Elf/Gnome Species Details

 

Half Elves

Half elves carry the magic of primeval forests within themselves. They are known by many other names, including wild elves, green elves, and forest elves. Grugach are reclusive wood elves of the Greyhawk setting, while the Kagonesti and the Tairnadal are wood elves of the Dragonlance and Eberron settings, respectively.


Half Elf/Gnome Traits

Creature Type: Humanoid
Size: Medium (about 5–6 feet tall) or Small (3-4 feet tall)
Speed: 30 feet

As a Half Elf/Gnome, you have these special traits.

Darkvision

You have Darkvision with a range of 60 feet.

Half Elven Lineage

You are part of a lineage that grants you supernatural abilities. 

When you reach character levels 3 and 5, you learn a higher-level spell, as shown on the table. You always have that spell prepared. You can cast it once without a spell slot, and you regain the ability to cast it in that way when you finish a Long Rest. You can also cast the spell using any spell slots you have of the appropriate level.

Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma is your spellcasting ability for the spells you cast with this trait (choose the ability when you select the lineage).

Elven Lineages
Lineage Level 1 Level 3 Level 5
       
       
Half Elf/Gnome You know the Druidcraft cantrip. Longstrider Pass without Trace

Gnomish Cunning

You have Advantage on Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma saving throws.

Keen Senses

You have proficiency in the Insight, Perception, or Survival skill.

Speak with Animals

You also always have the Speak with Animals spell prepared. You can cast it without a spell slot a number of times equal to your Proficiency Bonus, and you regain all expended uses when you finish a Long Rest. You can also use any spell slots you have to cast the spell.

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