Star Elf

**Star Elves**, also known as **Bundara** in their own tongue, are the most populous race of elves. They are commonly found in forests, swamps, and other wildernesses around the world. In some instances the star elves have founded mighty republics and kingdoms, although these are a lot less common than the sun elven monarchies, and some star elves have adopted a nomadic lifestyle, away from the restrictions of society.

## Description

Elves stand at average from 1.64 to 1.82 metres and weighing in from 59 to 77 kilograms. While they might stand around at the shoulder length of a human they bear a more slender and athletic build than that of the average human. They also have a similar range of skin complexions to humans. Their hair is usually black or brown, although hues such as blond or copper red can also be found amongst them. Star Elf eyes are commonly brown, hazel, or an emerald green in colour. Most humans would describe them as beautiful and handsome when compared to themselves.

Bundaras prefer to dress in simple clothing, with a greater number of earth tones that blend nicely with their natural surroundings and a few bold colours as a personal touch. Those who are accustomed to a more harsh, naturalistic lifestyle love to wear leather armour, even when they are not under immediate threat.

Bundaras mature at roughly the same rate as humans, though they are not considered adults until they reach 30 years of age. Unlike humans, star elves do not age dramatically as their lifespan comes to a close, with the most obvious changes being a change in their hair colour which turns either grey or a darker hue of what it originally was. Most Star Elves remain healthy and full of life up until their death, which, if age-related, commonly happens at the end of a century.

## Abilities

Star Elves have a number of abilities that set them apart from other humanoid races. They are agile, dexterous creatures who can move slightly faster than the other elven races. Star Elves can't sleep, instead resting in a meditative state called “trance”, which is as restful as true sleep but leaves them aware of their surroundings. This is similar to an High Elf’s ability to enter reverie.

Elves have a heightened awareness of their surroundings. Their eyes are capable of picking up on tiny details that most would simply overlook, giving them a perceptiveness that make them formidable allies in combat. Additionally, these eyes allow the Elf to accurately hit their attacks with a degree of precision that would make any other humanoid blush. Their keen eyes make the bow a natural pick for the Star Elves and even those with two left hands can wield it with ease.

## Psychology

As a people, star elves are largely seen as calm and level-headed. Arousing a strong emotional response in a elf not something that's easily done. This can sometimes make them seem off-putting compared to others of their species, with a gruff manner to boot that makes them less charismatic than sun or moon elves. But despite their gruff demeanour they are filled with compassion and humility. Due to their long lifespan, Star Elves have difficulty taking matters as seriously as other races do, but when a threat arises that even they can't deny it means every Elf will rise to the occasion and answer the call of duty

Bundaras are a strong and uplifting bunch, with most loving the simple joys such as dancing, singing, foot racing, or contests of skill. It is difficult to get a bundara to do anything that they see as uninteresting, since they see their live as too short to not do something they enjoy and are fun-loving by nature. However, despite how unpleasant and uninteresting something such as war can be, the star elves become grimly serious if doing otherwise means a threat comes to their friends, family, or livelihood.

## Ingame-statistics

Your Star Elf character has a number of traits in common with all other Star Elves.
***Ability Score Increase.*** You can increase one of your ability scores by 2, and another one by 1. These increases can’t raise a score above 20.
***Darkvision.*** Accustomed to twilit forests 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 colour in darkness, only shades of grey.
***Bundara Weapon Training.*** You have proficiency with the battle axe and shortbow.
***Expert Senses.*** You have proficiency in the Perception, Investigation, and Insight skill.
***Mask of the Wild.*** You can attempt to hide even when you are only lightly obscured by foliage, heavy rain, falling snow, mist, and other natural phenomena.
***Languages.*** You can speak, read, and write Common and one additional language of Common rarity. Star Elves are found across the continent of Sahul and many have adapted to the customs of the lands they live in. However a great of population still live in their native land of Al-Roc in the north, and are thought the same Low Kanishish that their ancestors learned.