Homebrew Elfling Species Details

What elflings lack in stature, they make up for in personality. With the ethereal grace of their elven heritage and the down-to-earth honesty of their halfling brethren, elflings are a true paradox among half-breeds. Elflings enjoy a variety of activities and can have a wide range of interests. Some may enjoy a good brew over the fire while singing an elven ballad. While others may prefer sipping a finely aged wine amidst a lively party of rugged adventurers. Whatever they gain from their lineage, one thing is for sure, elflings have a zest for life and exploration.

Something In Between

To most everyone, elflings look more like stout half-elves. In height, they equalize the disparity between their parents, averaging about 4 to 5 feet tall. They vary in weight as their parents. Elfling men can grow facial hair and all genders sport the hairy feet of their halfling lineage. Elfling coloration and features lie somewhere between their halfling and elf parents, and thus show a variety even more pronounced than that found among either race. They tend to have the eyes of their elven parents.

Farmers or Envoys

Elflings are almost always raised in halfling shires. Their elvish families (save their parent) are usually remiss to learn of the scandal of bedding a halfling and do not welcome them in their forests. Once old enough, most elflings prefer to stay with their halfling families. Others, in contrast, feel the call of their elvish heritage and yearn for adventure. They either take off on some grand journey or use their unique perspective to their advantage and become ambassadors in the cities. Their convivial nature and inherent charisma make them ideal spokespersons while their chaotic and dexterous leanings lead them to petty theft.

Elfling Names

Elflings usually have two given names: their elvish name and their common name. Their living situations are unique enough that it is up to the player to decide what name they’ll most commonly use.

Elfling Traits

Your elfling character has the best qualities of both parent races.

Ability Score Increase

Your Charisma score increases by 2, and two other ability scores of your choice increase by 1.

Age

Elflings mature at the same rate halflings do and reach adulthood around the age of 20. They live much longer than halflings, however, often living about 500 years.

Alignment

Elflings usually inherit the good nature from their parents but vary between lawful and chaotic. Their halfling upbringing may teach them to abide by the laws, while their elvish parent may encourage a little freedom.

Size

Elflings are typically smaller than humans but taller than halflings, ranging from 4 to 5 feet tall. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Limited Darkvision

Thanks to your elf blood, you have superior vision in dark and dim conditions. You can see in dim light within 30 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.

Naturally Stealthy

You can attempt to hide even when you are obscured only by a creature that is at least one size larger than you.

Brave

You have advantage on saving throws against being frightened.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common, Elvish, and Halfling.