Half-elf

**Half-elf** are the humanoid offspring of humans and elves. Most Half-elves are descended from star elves as they are the most likely come into contact with a human in their day to day dealings. The other two species of elf are a lot less likely to produce half-elves and their offspring are rare.

## Description

Half-elves can almost vary as much from each other as their parents. They standing anywhere between 140 centimetres to 180 centimetres, and weight between 50 to 105 kilograms. They are on average heavier than an elf but still considerably lighter than normal human. An half-elf's ear is about the same size as the ear of a human, but it has an knife like tip on the top, similar to that of an elf. Half-elves are also notably more physically durable and emotionally passionate than either of their parents, a unique result of the two races' blending.

Half-elves inherent their skin complexions from their elven parent: an ivory-like white from a moon elf, a ebony-like brown from a sun elf, and everything in between from a star elf. Their hair is like that of their Human parents, with every colour possible, from blond to autumn to raven black. Unlike true Elves, male Half-elves have no problems with growing facial hair and often do so to distinguish themselves from the rest of the elven society they grow up in.

Half-elves matured at a slightly slower rate than humans, and reach their adulthood at the age 20. Because of their hybrid nature the age at which they die can differ drastically depending on who their elven parent is. A half-moon elf might grow to be only grow to be 70, while a half-sun elf can reach up to 140 years of age. Whether a Half-elf is raised by their Human or their elven parent, they often feel like an outsider from where they grow up. Because they take around twenty years to reach adulthood, they are considered to matured very quickly when living in elven society while in human society they are considered to lag behind. However not every half-elves is born to a loving human–elf couple. Such a troubling past can affect the child in myriad of ways. Sometimes the half-elf grows up to be bitter, or they might feel burdened by their past.

A Half-elf adopts the dress and hairstyles of the culture among which they grow up. However when they reach young adulthood they will try to distinguish themselves from the rest of society. A half-elf raised among Humans might begins to wear elven clothing in order to proudly display their heritage.

## Abilities

Half-elves are very curious and they absorb knowledge like a sponge. They learn skills a lot faster than their peers, making them common child prodigies. They are as durable and sturdy as a human, but are as charming and dexterous as an elf. Their eyes similar to their elven parents. They have a far greater eye for detail than a human and can see keenly in low-light conditions with little to no ill effect.

Half-elves, like their Human parents, are very social creatures who work well with others. They have a tendency to be placed in charge because of this. Like their elven parents, half-elf have a strong will, making them hard to control and to make them do something against their own best interests.

## Psychology

Half-elves, as a result of their unique heritage, show a confidence and strength of personality uncommon amongst both humans and elves. Half-elves are natural leaders and negotiators which they gain through their grace, confidence and bravery. They are very accepting of other races and have an easy time working with them, perhaps because of the fact that they were born in a society of others. They are curious and inventive creatures, though this is coupled with a powerful ambition. They, are free-spirited and chaotic, with a distaste for overbearing rules and regulations. However half-elves lean neither towards the concepts of good nor evil, seeing morality as a grey concept. While they valued creativity and liberty like the elves, half-elves lack the virtuous bent that moderated these tendencies in their ancestors. As a result, half-elves can prove unreliable and unpredictable allies at times.

Half-elves generally like to be around others. In their minds it is always the more the merrier. Some believe this is due to the circumstances of their birth, or because of a love of diversity. They are often found in large population centres, especially those where many of the other races come into contact together and intermingle. Half-elves naturally gather a group of others around them, having an easy time making friend and getting what they want. In spite of this, or perhaps because of this, Half-elves rarely like to settle down for longer than a few years, after which they begin to get an itch to leave and wander the world again. However they wont forget the friends they made in their old homes and whenever a half-elf returns somewhere for a second time, they hunt down their old friends to catch up again. They get on especially well with any elf or human that shows understanding and avoids judgement of their heritage. In general however they enjoy the company of any creature that can hold a conversation.

Half-elves often make for excellent intermediaries between their two parent races, although both sides often suspect the half-elf of favouring one over the other. Where humans and elves begin to butt heads with each other, the half-elves often find themselves caught in the heart of it. In particular, a human can come to view both Half-elves and their parents with a degree of envy and fear. In places where contact between elves and humans is rare the half-elves might be treated as pariah or second grade citizens.

## Ingame-statistics

Your half-elf character has some qualities in common with elves and some that are unique to half-elves.
***Ability Score Increase.*** You can increase one of your ability scores by 2, and two other ones by 1. These increases can’t raise a score above 20.
***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 colour in darkness, only shades of grey.
***Elven 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, Low Kanishish, and one extra language of your choice. Both parents of a half-elf take good care in teaching their child the language of their ancestors so that when their child grows up they can life their lives in either or both societies if they so desire.