Dragon's Egg RPG - Races

[Steerpike]

Here are the available races, with details pertinent to character creation listed for each.

RACES

1. Dwarf

• Animosity (Elves): -2 CHA penalty when dealing with elves with whom they are not closely associated.
• Deepvision (120')
• Determine Depth and Direction Underground
• Emnity (Orcs and Goblins): +1 to hit; -4 to CHA checks
• Defensive Expertise (Giants and Ogres): +4 AC
• Resistant to Magic: +3 to Saves against spells and spell-like effects
• Resistant to Fear: +2 to Saves
• Resistant to Poison: +2 to Saves
• Stonecraft: +2/+4 to determining characteristics of stone, weaknesses, etc.
• +1 CON / -1 DEX
• +2 to find traps inside structures (if a thief)

2. Elf

• Animosity (Dwarves) -2 CHA penalty when dealing with dwarves with whom they are not closely associated.
• Enhanced Senses: +2 to any check involving listening.
• Twilight Vision
• Move Silently: No penalty at up to one-half speed; -5 at full speed.
• Spell Resistance: +10 to saves against sleep or charm type spells
• Spot Hidden Doors: automatic check within five feet of door; +2 to check when searching
• Weapon Training: +1 to hit with longbow, shortbow, longsword, or shortsword.
• +1 DEX / -1 CON
• +2 move silent; +2 find traps (if a ranger)
• +2 listen; +2 move silently; +2 find traps (if a thief)

3. Half-Elf

• Empathy: +2 to CHA checks
• Move Silently: (same as elf)
• Spot Hidden Doors: automatic check within five feet; +1 to check when searching.
• +2 to move silent and find traps (if a ranger)
• +2 to listen, find traps, and move silent (if a thief)
• Half elves favoring the elven lineage also get:
• +1 DEX; -1 CON
• Spell Resistance: +4 to saves against sleep or charm type spells
• Half Elves favoring human lineage also get:
• +2 to all attribute checks with a chosen secondary attribute.
• + 2 to saves against sleep or charm type spells

4. Halfling

• Fearless: +2 to all saves against fear
• Hide: Successful DEX check allows halfing to hide, becoming practically invisible.
• Move Silently: Move up to half-speed with no penalty; Up to full speed at -5.
• Duskvision
• +1 to all CON saving throws
• +1 DEX / -1 STR
• +2 conceal; +2 move silently (if a ranger)
• +2 hide; +2 move silently (if a thief)

5. Human

• Receive an additional "prime attribute," for a total of three.