Homebrew Half-Drow Species Details

A race born between the fusion of Dark Elves (Drow) and Humans, the human genetics may have weakened the Drow's greatest strengths, but also ironed out some of their flaws. No longer being weak to the sunlight being their biggest boon against other Drow. Mostly neutral by nature, they have the ability to be either as evil as the worst Drow, or as good as the purest human. With this being said, however, due to their genetic link to Drow they are commonly blamed for missfortune around towns they recide in. Despite this they usually only wish to live in peace.

Half-Drow Traits

Half-Drow are similar to regular Half-Elves, but having more of the Drow traits than most regular Half-Elves.

Minor Drow Magic

Depite being weakened by human genetics your link to Drow Arcana is still within you, bound by blood. Add's the Dancing Lights Cantrip to your spell list at your first level. At your 5th level, you can add Darkness to this spell list as a 2nd level spell.

Ability Score Increase

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

Age

Half-drow mature at the same rate humans do and reach adulthood around the age of 20. They live much longer than humans, however, often exceeding 180 years.

Alignment

Half-drow share the chaotic bent of their elven heritage. They value both personal freedom and creative expression, demonstrating neither love of leaders nor desire for followers. They prefer to stick to themselves and not stand out too much.

Size

Half-drow are about the same size as humans, ranging from 5 to 6 feet tall. Your size is Medium.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Darkvision

Thanks to your dark-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.

Skill Versatility

You gain proficiency in two skills of your choice.

Languages

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

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