Homebrew Dwelf Species Details

The sight of a dwelf is a rare one. Some remark that these human looking creatures are a sign of the world progressing, changing for the better. Others see dwelves as an abomination, a symbol for the collapse of the two greatest empires to ever grace the earth. Their stocky build, their shorter stance, their graceful sway mark dwelves as the fruit of the forbidden love between an elf and dwarf.

Belonging Nowhere

To most, including elves and dwarves, dwelves look human. They range from 4 and a half feet to 5 and a half feet tall and weigh about as much as any human. Dwelven men do grow luscious facial hair, one of the few things distinguishing the genders. Not much of the in the way of the parents' subraces bleed through other than in appearance. Dwelves of duergar or drow parentage may not possess innate magic but are usually an ashen gray in coloration. Other dwelves sport a blue beard or a greenish hue.

Abominations of Progress

The life of a dwelf is a forbidden one. While elven and dwarven nations are cordial and respectful to each other and individuals can develop deep friendships lasting centuries, romantic attraction to the other is frowned upon. A dwelf's parents are typically disowned by their kin and live either as hermits or in human cities. However, humans find the presence of dwelves unsettling as they appear human, yet are distinctly not. Dwelves typically wander, never feeling accepted anywhere. They keep a low profile, portraying themselves as human. 

Dwelf Names

Recognizing the circumstances they are in, dwelfs are usually given or adopt a human name.

Dwelf Traits

Your dwelf character has some qualities in common with elves and dwarves but also some that are unique to dwelves.

Ability Score Increase

Your Wisdom score increases by 2, and your Dexterity, Constitution, or Charisma score increases by 1.

Age

Dwelves mature at the same rate dwarves do and reach adulthood around the age of 60. They live much longer than dwarves, however, often exceeding 500 years.

Alignment

Dwelves are pulled between their chaotic elven heritage and their more sturdy dwarven side. However, they are often instilled with the ideals of equality and fair play.

Size

Dwelves are slightly smaller than humans. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Darkvision

Thanks to your dwarf and elf blood, 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.

Fey Ancestry

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

Dwarven Resilience

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

Versatile Craftsman

You gain proficiency in a skill and tool of your choice.

Languages

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