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Half-Elf Race Basics:
This guide should make it easy-peasy for you to fill out your first character sheet for the Half-Elf race! Consult your player’s handbook for more detailed information.
Life Span
Approximately 180+ Years
Half-Elves Reach Adulthood
At Approximately 20 Years Old
Ability Score Increases
Add +1 to Your Charisma Score
Add +1 to Two More Abilities of Your Choice
Skill Versatility
Gain Proficiency in Two Skills of Your Choice
Half-Elf Size
Medium
Average Half-Elf Height
Five to Six Feet Tall, Like Humans
Base Walking Speed
30 Feet
Darkvision
60 Foot Range
(Dim Light = Bright Light, Dark Light = Dim Light)
Fey Ancestry Advantages
Advantage on Savings Throws Against Being Charmed
& Magic Can't Put You to Sleep
Suggested Alignment
Half-Elves Tend to Value Freedom and Expression, Are Unpredictable, and Display No Love For Rulers
Half-Elf Languages
Common + 1 Language of Your Choice