Homebrew Half-Wood Elf Half-Forest Gnome Species Details
Few and far between, those who have both wood elf and forest gnome in their lineage often tend to be very close with nature. Small, stealthy, and quick, these folk tend to be reclusive, but friendly. With long lifespans and an affinity for the natural world, many Half-Wood Elf Half-Forest Gnomes become druids, farmers, or the like, living in small, tight-knit communities and often away from other folk.
Half-Wood Elf Half-Forest Gnome Traits
Half-Wood Elf Half-Forest Gnomes have a mixture of traits from both their Wood Elf and Forest Gnome sides.Ability Score Increase
Your dexterity score increases by 2 and your Wisdom score increases by 1.
Age
Half-Wood Elf Half-Forest Gnomes mature slightly slower than humans do, and are considered to be adults around the age of 90. They can live more than 600 years.
Alignment
Driven by their two heritages, Half-Wood Elf Half-Forest Gnomes are most often drawn towards being chaotic good.
Size
Half-Wood Elf Half-Forest Gnomes can be anywhere from 2 to 4 feet tall and 40 to 60 pounds. Your size is Small.
Speed
Your base walking speed is 35 feet.
Darkvision
Accustomed to life underground, 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.
Sylvan-Descendent Cunning
You have advantage on all Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma saving throws against magic, and magic can't put you to sleep.
Languages
You can speak, read, and write Common, Elvish, and Gnomish. The Gnomish language, which uses the Dwarvish script, is renowned for its technical treatises and its catalogs of knowledge about the natural world. Elvish is fluid, with subtle intonations and intricate grammar. Elven literature is rich and varied, and their songs and poems are famous among other races. Many bards learn their language so they can add Elvish ballads to their repertoires.
Reduced Rest
Half-Wood Elf Half-Forest Gnomes don't need to sleep as long as others do, but they still require it. You only need to sleep for 4 hours to gain the benefits of a long rest, instead of 8.
Speak with Small Beasts
Through sounds and gestures, you can communicate simple ideas with Small or smaller beasts.
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