Homebrew Half Elf-Half Goblin Species Details

 Half Elf-Half Goblins take the best and worst traits of both, to create something entirely new.

Normal Half-Goblins keep their short stature, green skin, and pointy ears but their overall appearance is closer to that of a human. However, a Half Elf-Half Goblin would take on traits of both, but almost cancel each other out to create something almost, but not entirely, human looking. They are usually shorter than your average human, and stockier, with pointed ears and slightly sharp teeth. Skin tone can vary depending on parentage.

Due to their strange heritage they are treated similarly to Half-Orcs, but Half-Goblins are respected by most other races when it comes to their keen sense for finding valuable items.

Of Two Worlds -and more?

A Half Elf-Half Goblin would take on traits of both, but almost cancel each other out to create something almost, but not entirely, human looking. To goblins, half-elves look like elves, and to elves, they look goblin, but to other races they look nearly human. In height, they’re shorter than the average human (both incredibly tall for a goblin and the opposite for an elf, usually sitting around the 5ft mark) and are stocky, but relatively light weighing between 80 to 130 pounds. Half Elf-Half Goblins cannot grow facial hair, but can have thick leg hair. Half Elven-Half Goblin coloration and features lie somewhere between their goblin and elf parents, and thus show a variety even more pronounced than that found among either race but all have pointy ears and teeth. They tend to have an eye colour between of their parents, but take on the shape of their elven parent.

Diplomats or Wanderers

Half-Elf-Half Goblins have no lands of their own, and are even rarer than other half-elven or half-goblin variants. Therefore, although they are somewhat welcome in human cities and somewhat less welcome in elven forests, and even less so in large goblin hordes, however are more accepted by goblins in small numbers or an individual. In large cities in regions where elves and other races interact often, half-elves are sometimes numerous enough to form small communities of their own, and a Half Elf-Half Goblin would probably feel most at home here, despite the difference in experiences. 

In most parts of the world, though,  because half-elves alone are uncommon enough that one might live for years without meeting another, a Half Elf-Half Goblin is unlikely to ever meet another of their kind. Although some prefer to avoid company altogether, wandering the wilds as trappers, foresters, hunters, or adventurers and visiting civilization only rarely, most others prefer the hustle and bustle of cities. A Half Elf-Half Goblin, although may be more drawn underground and to caves than forests, have predominantly found that solitude is less lovely above ground, and given the fact that often they tend to be shunned by the goblin communities, tend not to live there on a permanent basis.

Names

Half Elf- Half Goblins are so rare their aren't any current naming conventions; parents may choose to concatenate a traditional elf name and a goblin name instead.

EXCELLENT AMBASSADORS

Many half-elves learn at an early age to get along with everyone, defusing hostility and finding common ground and this is true for Half Elf-Half Goblins too. As a race, they have elven grace without elven aloofness and the goblin trait of being able to see worth without goblin greed. They often make excellent ambassadors and go-betweens and this is true for Half Elf-Half Goblins too (except between elves and goblins, since each side suspects them of favouring the other).

 

Half Elf-Half Goblin Traits

Your half-elf character has some qualities in common with elves, and goblins and some that are unique to half-elves

Gold Digger

 While searching a body, looting a chest, or just looking for valuable items Half-Goblins can add half their level to a search check that involves anything valuable.

(Round up)

Sneaky Boi

Because of your Goblin heritage you have advantage on Stealth

Ability Score Increase

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

Age

Half Elf-Half Goblins mature a little faster humans do and reach adulthood around the age of 18. They live much longer than humans, however, sometimes exceeding 120 years.

Alignment

Like all half-elves, Half Elf-Half Goblins share the chaotic bent of their elven heritage but because of their Goblin heratige also tend to stick to more Neutral alignment as well. They value both personal freedom and creative expression, demonstrating neither love of leaders nor desire for followers. They chafe at rules, resent others’ demands, and sometimes prove unreliable, or at least unpredictable.

Size

Half-Elf-Half Goblins are about the a little bit smaller than humans, about 5ft.

Darkvision

Thanks to your 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 up to 40ft. You can’t discern colour in darkness, only shades of grey.

Fey Ancestry

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

Skill Versatility

You gain proficiency in two skills of your choice.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common, Elvish, Goblin and one extra language of your choice.