Homebrew Dark Elf / Human Hybrid Species Details

The sunlight danced of the tip of the blade of the warrior standing proudly before the stands, a slender arm outstretched, the other hand reached up and pulled off the helm that covered her face.  The pointed tips of the ears and a pale lavender skin, revealed her to be of dark elf origin, although she seemed to have human traits as well, with those piercing amber eyes.  The was how the crowd first met Li'dith, queen of the pits, and would shortly become renown for her combat prowess in the arenas, and her brothers and sisters sought after by others, never having known either heritage.

— Jacques De'Avry, scribe of the Eleven Kings

Walking in two worlds but truly belonging to neither, half-elves combine what some say are the best qualities of their elf and human parents: human curiosity, inventiveness, and ambition tempered by the refined senses, birth in the gladiator pits, and touch of darkness of the dark elves. Some Dark Elf/Human Hybrids(EHH) live among humans, finding a home and sense of belonging in the endless fights, either in armies or arenas. Their Eleven kin despise them as abominations and forbidden, along with the mix of the barbarian human blood.  Many EHH, unable to fit in to a peaceful society, choose lives of solitary wandering or join with other misfits and outcasts in the adventuring life.

Of Two Worlds

To humans, EHH look like dark elves, and to elves, they look drow monsters. In height, they’re on par with both parents, though they’re neither as slender as elves nor as broad as humans. They range from under 5 feet to about 6 feet tall, and from 100 to 210 pounds, with men only slightly taller and heavier than women. EHH men do have facial hair, and often grow thick beards to mask their faces. EHH coloration and features lie somewhere between their human and elf parents, though they complexion has tints of their dark elf origins.  

Gladiators or Wanderers

EHH have no lands of their own, and are outcasts due to appearance in most to the civilized world of man, and the forests of the elves.  There are so few of them that have left the ruins of the Kingdom of Pe'ritha Norr, they have no communities of  their own, and often seek out battle as that is all they have ever known, even after the madness consumed their masters and parents.

In most parts of the world, though, EHH are uncommon enough that one might live for years without meeting another. Some EHH prefer to avoid company altogether, wandering the wilds as trappers, foresters, hunters, or adventurers and visiting civilization only rarely. Like elves, they are driven by the wanderlust that comes of their longevity. Others, in contrast, throw themselves into the thick of society, particularly enjoying the dark unbody roles or as swindlers, fighters or cutthroats..

Half-Elf Names

EHH have no naming conventions as they were born slaves, in the pits of Pe'ritha Norr, though the next generation may shift to something more to their adopted society

 

Dark Elf / Human Hybrid Traits

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

Ability Score Increase

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

Age

Half-elves 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-elves 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 chafe at rules, resent others’ demands, and sometimes prove unreliable, or at least unpredictable.

Size

Half-elves 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.

Combat Prowess

Due to being trained from birth to be in the pits, they have an affinity for learned new weapons or combat techniques

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. 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, and one extra language of your choice.