Category Archives: Races in Dungeons Dragons

Small in size, big in bravery: dive into epic adventures with Lightfoot Halflings What are Lightfoot Halflings? Lightfoot Halflings are the most common sub race of halflings and tend to be friendly, jovial and curious, with a talent for hiding in plain sight. Their small nature and approachable nature lead them to make friends easily,Continue reading “Lightfoot Halfling Playable Race Guide for D&D 5e 2014”

Straddling the Line Between Two Legacies What are Half-Elves? Half-Elves are the children of Elves and another race in Faerun. As a result, they gain aspects of both races, though are typically not fully accepted by either. In theory, many races could mate with an Elf to produce Half-Elf children, but a Human/Elf union isContinue reading “Half-Elf Playable Race Guide for D&D 5e 2014”

Dodging and diving; learn to play as this agile, simian race with our optimisation guide. What are the Hadozee? The Hadozee are simian humanoids that have travelled across wildspace in Spelljammer ships. While not common throughout the D&D universe, they can be found in many places. They are native to the world of Yazir andContinue reading “Hadozee Playable Race Guide for D&D 5e 2014”

Perennial poisoners! Learn to optimise a Grung with our guide What are the Grung? Grungs are frog-like humanoids that inhabit forests and tropical jungles. Despite their small size (about 2.5-3.5ft tall), they’re highly aggressive and fiercely territorial, rarely allowing other races to enter their territory; unless it’s as a slave. The Grung are intelligent creaturesContinue reading “Grung Playable Race Guide for D&D 5e 2014”

Technology and tinkering, learn how to play as a Rock Gnome with our optimisation guide What are Rock Gnomes? Gnomes are short, inquisitive folk that are native to the Feywild. They’re often bearded but slimmer than dwarves and much more excitable. Rock Gnomes are particularly fond of technology and with an insatiable zeal for lifeContinue reading “Rock Gnome Playable Race Guide for D&D 5e 2014”

Curiosity and cunning, learn how to optimise a Forest Gnome with our guide. What are Forest Gnomes? Gnomes are short, inquisitive folk that are native to the Feywild. They’re often bearded but slimmer than dwarves and much more excitable. Forest Gnomes are a little less hardy than their Rock Gnome cousins and more fond ofContinue reading “Forest Gnome Playable Race Guide for D&D 5e 2014”

Learn all about these self-aware, robotic beings from the Spelljammer setting What are Autognomes? Autognomes are mechanical beings built by the Rock Gnomes of Wildspace. While most Autognomes are built to be servile, some eventually go on to operate independently of their creators. No two Autognomes are built the same. The Gnomes that built Autognomes,Continue reading “Autognome Playable Race: D&D 5e 2014 Guide”

Seas and seclusion, learn how to optimise your Sea Elf character with our guide What are Sea Elves? Elves are graceful beings that originated from the Feywilds. They have slender features, pointed ears and are mostly hairless other than their head. Sea Elves are those Elves that chose to explore the depths of oceans and seasContinue reading “Sea Elf Playable Race Guide for D&D 5e 2014”

Shadow Elves from the Shadowfell, learn how to optimise your Shadar-Kai character What are the Shadar-Kai? Much like the Eladrin and the Astral Elves, the Shadar-Kai are also descended from Elves, taking on many of their basic traits. Ages ago however, the Shadar-Kai were transported to the Shadowfell, a grim mirror plane of the mortalContinue reading “Shadar-Kai Playable Race Guide for D&D 5e 2014”

Sylvan Serenity: Discover the Graceful Wood Elves What are Wood Elves? Wood Elves are a subrace of Elves deeply intertwined with nature and the wilderness. Renowned for their agility and speed, they excel as hunters and trackers, wielding bows with unparalleled skill.Their keen senses allow them to navigate dense forests effortlessly while staying attuned toContinue reading “Wood Elf Playable Race Guide for D&D 5e 2014”

Grace and arrogance in equal measure, play as these highly accomplished elves What are High Elves? High Elves in the world of Dungeons and Dragons are known for their grace, intellect, and powerful magical abilities. With an ancient history rooted in sophisticated kingdoms and profound arcane knowledge, they are revered for their craftsmanship and enchantingContinue reading “High Elf Playable Race Guide for D&D 5e 2014”

Beards and battle. Gear up to play a Hill Dwarf with our optimisation guide What are Hill Dwarves? Hill Dwarves typically make their homes in mountains but many also live on the surface unlike other subspecies of Dwarf like Mountain Dwarves and Duergar. In Faerun, Hill Dwarves are also known as Gold Dwarves. Hill DwarfContinue reading “Hill Dwarf Playable Race Guide for D&D 5e 2014”