

Eye of the beholder 3 racial level limits skin#
Humans vary more than any other race in size, skin color, and hair color. Humans are the most adaptable and, hence, most prevalent race.

Allowable Classes: Cleric, Fighter, Thief, Fighter/Thief.Ability Score Modifiers: Strength -1, Dexterity +1.Halflings have innate magic resistance and have a +1 bonus with slings. Gnomes especially like halflings, who they feel are kindred spirits. Halflings are well liked by nearly all other races. Their burrow homes are well furnished, and their larders are always well stocked. They are sturdy, industrious, and generally quiet and peaceful. Halflings are fairly short, a little shorter than dwarves, and quite plump. Their facial features are round and broad and they typically have curly hair. Halflings are a diminutive people famous for their congeniality and love of comfort. Allowable Classes: Cleric, Fighter, Mage, Ranger, Thief, Fighter/Cleric, Fighter/Thief, Fighter/Mage, Cleric/Ranger, Cleric/Mage, Thief/Mage, Fighter/Mage/Cleric, Fighter/Mage/Thief.They inherit an innate resistance to Sleep and Charm spells, but to a lesser extent than full-blooded elves. Half-elves have the greatest selection of class combinations of any of the races. For the most part, half-elves can travel and mingle in both elvish and human company, although rarely are they truly accepted in either. While not as long-lived as true elves, they live, on average, about 250 years. They resemble their elvish parents in facial appearance, but half-elves are taller and heavier than most elves, approaching human norms. Half-elves inherit several advantages from their mixed parentage. Allowable Classes: Cleric, Fighter, Thief, Cleric/Thief, Fighter/Cleric, Fighter/Thief.Ability Score Modifiers: Intelligence +1, Wisdom -1.Gnomes are fairly magic-resistant, and gain a +1 combat bonus against kobolds. Never turn your back on a gnome, however - they are diabolical and enthusiastic practical jokers. Where dwarves are taciturn and hard working, gnomes are more carefree and lively.

Gnomes typically live to be around 600 years old. Gnomes are distant kin of the dwarves, although the latter are loathe to admit the relation. Allowable Classes: Cleric, Fighter, Mage, Ranger, Thief, Fighter/Mage, Fighter/Thief, Mage/Thief, Fighter/Mage/Thief.Ability Score Modifiers: Dexterity +1, Constitution -1.Elves are highly resistant to any type of Sleep or Charm spell. To outsiders, elves often appear to be haughty and cold, although they are known to be fiercely loyal to friends.Įlves of all classes are taught archery from a very young age, and they receive a +1 bonus with any type of bow, and long or short swords. They delight in natural beauty, singing, and carefree playing. Elves do not like the confines of civilization. They often live for more than 1,200 years. Allowable Classes: Cleric, Fighter, Thief, Fighter/Cleric, Fighter/ThiefĮlves are slimmer and somewhat shorter than the average human and are easily distinguished by their fine features and pointed ears.Ability Score Modifiers: Constitution +1, Charisma -1.In addition to intricate workmanship, dwarves are known for tremendous courage and tenacity that borders on the fanatic.ĭwarves are by nature non-magical, and have innate resistances to spells as well as many poisons. Dwarven weapons command high prices in markets around the world, and pieces of their fine jewelry are literally part of every king's ransom. They are famous for their skill in all manner of crafts, from metalworking to stone masonry. They stand between 4 and 4 1/2 feet tall, but generally weigh more than 150 pounds due to their heavily muscled build. Dwarves are a short, heavily built demi-human race.
