Homebrew Dark Half Elf Species Details

Slender and Graceful

With their unearthly grace and fine features, elves appear hauntingly beautiful to humans and members of many other races. They are slightly shorter than humans on average, ranging from well under 5 feet tall to just over 6 feet. They are more slender than humans, weighing only 100 to 145 pounds. Males and females are about the same height, and males are only marginally heavier than females.

Elves’ coloration encompasses the normal human range and also includes skin in shades of copper, bronze, and almost bluish-white, hair of green or blue, and eyes like pools of liquid gold or silver. Elves have no facial and little body hair. They favor elegant clothing in bright colors, and they enjoy simple yet lovely jewelry.

An Almost Timeless Perspective

Half-elves age at much the same rate as humans, reaching adulthood at the age of 20. They live much longer than humans, however, often exceeding 180 years. But when the need arises, elves reveal a stern martial side, demonstrating skill with sword, bow, and strategy.

Under Earth to Above

Half Dark Elves, rare as they are, can be seen in towns or deep under ground in the Under Dark.

Dark Half Elf Traits

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

Dark Vision

Accustomed to dark caves and the night sky, 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.

Ability Score Increase

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

Natural Healer

With your human variant blood line,  you gain access to the feat of Healer

Magic

You know the Dancing Lights cantrip. When you reach 3rd level, you can cast Faerie Fire once, and it recharges after a long rest. When you reach 5th level, you can cast Darkness once, and it recharges after a long rest. Charisma is your spellcasting ability for these spells.