ProudGrognard
2012-10-08, 04:29 PM
Since the Race sourcebook came out, I have been thinking about revisiting one race whose implementation I don't like: Half elves. To my eyes, they seem a bit mediocre, both fluff wise and mechanically. I thus thought that they could use a nechanical build that would emphasize their human heritage more, that is the mix of versatility and elven blood that should characterize them. I also wanted to leave outside the dubious racial cultural benefits, which do not, in my mind, make sense for a race that is defined by the fact that they don't have any.
So, without further ado, here we are:
Medium humanoid (human, elf) (0 RP)
Normal speed (0 RP)
Human heritage: +2 to one ability score (Half elves have the versatility of their human parents.) (0 RP)
Skilled: Half elves have one more skill point per level (Again the human versatility) (4 RP)
Linguist: Half elves can be found in most societies. Thus, their initial language selection can be from any non-secret language (1RP)
Low light vision: Half elves inherit the eyesight of the elves (1RP)
Dual minded: Half elves are characterized by the coexistence of two different mindsets. Thus, they are very adept at handling their inner stability and they are hard to beguile. They get +2 to their Will save (1 RP)
Static bonus feat: Either an exotic/martial weapon or Skill focus. Half elves combination of human inquisitiveness and elven patience makes them master complex skills extensively. (2 RP)
Skill training: Perception and Diplomacy are always class skills for the half-elf. Half elves have inherited their elven parents' capability for perceiving details, but it does not come as natural to them as for a full elf. Also, living in various communities where they are often outsiders has taught half-elves how to get along with most races. (1RP)
Total RP: 10
What do you think? Interesting? Boring? Under or over-powered?
So, without further ado, here we are:
Medium humanoid (human, elf) (0 RP)
Normal speed (0 RP)
Human heritage: +2 to one ability score (Half elves have the versatility of their human parents.) (0 RP)
Skilled: Half elves have one more skill point per level (Again the human versatility) (4 RP)
Linguist: Half elves can be found in most societies. Thus, their initial language selection can be from any non-secret language (1RP)
Low light vision: Half elves inherit the eyesight of the elves (1RP)
Dual minded: Half elves are characterized by the coexistence of two different mindsets. Thus, they are very adept at handling their inner stability and they are hard to beguile. They get +2 to their Will save (1 RP)
Static bonus feat: Either an exotic/martial weapon or Skill focus. Half elves combination of human inquisitiveness and elven patience makes them master complex skills extensively. (2 RP)
Skill training: Perception and Diplomacy are always class skills for the half-elf. Half elves have inherited their elven parents' capability for perceiving details, but it does not come as natural to them as for a full elf. Also, living in various communities where they are often outsiders has taught half-elves how to get along with most races. (1RP)
Total RP: 10
What do you think? Interesting? Boring? Under or over-powered?