Half-elf

Half-elves are the halfbreed hybrid of Elf and Human. Because humans have settled in just about all habitable environments, it is not uncommon for humans to reside in Elven settlements, or for Elven craftsmen to settle in human cities. Humans are naturally drawn to the grace and beauty of Elvenkind, and Elves, free-spirited as they are, often see little reason to rebuff the advances of a human suitor. Because of the vast differences in lifespan, however, such pairings commonly end in tragedy, either with an Elf who pines for their lost love through the centuries, or with the human longing after their Elven lover who left them to pursue their own dreams.

Children born to these pairings are often cursed with growing up without one of their parents. Elves, for the most part, are untrusting of Half-elves, with older Elves even believing them to be abominations to the natural order. That said, Elves rarely, if ever, seek the destruction of Half-elves, though Half-elves who live in their midst are often blamed for misfortune. Half-elves who grow up surrounded by humans fare little better, for their extended lifespan and seemingly eternal youthfulness are a common source of jealousy from other humans, and it is not uncommon for this jealousy to turn to distain. For their part, most Half-elves have learnt to adapt to their harsh surroundings, much like their human ancestors, and their Elven spirit allows them to always look on the bright side of things, an inspiring trait indeed.

## Half-elf Traits

***Ability Score Increase.*** CHA + 2, and increase two other ability scores of
your choice by 1 or one ability score by 2

***Age.***
Half-elves mature at around 20, they live longer than humans due to their Elven
blood and can live to be about 600

***Alignment.*** Half-elves commonly lean towards Chaos

***Size.*** Medium; the same range as humans in regard to both
height and weight

***Speed.*** 30’

***Feat.*** Gain a feat of your choice

***Darkvision.*** Thanks to your Elven blood, you can see in dim light
as if in bright, and darkness as if in dim light, for 60’; you cannot tell
color, only shades of grey

***Fey Ancestry.*** You have advantage on Saving Throws against being
Charmed, and is immune to magical Sleep

***Trance.*** Half-elves learn to meditate like their Elven
ancestors and enter a subconscious state for 4 hours a day, the benefits of
this meditation is equivalent to a full 8 hours of sleep for humans

***Languages.*** Common and Elvish, along with one additional language
of your choice

***Subcategories.*** Depending on which parent played a more important role in the younger years of a Half-elf's life, two separate subcategories of Half-elves exist: Child of Men and Elven Kin. Choose one of these.

## Half-elf Subcategories

### Child of Men

Child of Men Half-elves grew up primarily in the company of their Human family, and as such share many similarities with other young Humans.

***Ability Score Increase.*** Increase one ability score of your choice by 1

***Skill Versatility.*** Gain proficiency in 2 skills of your choice

### Elven Kin

Elven Kin Half-elves grew up primarily in the company of their Elven family, and as such share many similarities with other young Elves.

***Ability Score Increase.*** DEX + 1

***Elven Weapon Training.*** Gain proficiency with the Shortsword, Longsword,
Shortbow, and Longbow