Elf

Elves are generally shorter than the average human. However, certain elves, particularly those that have distanced themselves from the forest homes of old, are just as tall as a normal human. Some apparently contrasting details about elves are that they are slim in composure, yet possess strong arms and legs; they have fine features, yet are resolute and defiant; they are seemingly devoid of qualms, yet protective of their origins and environment. Elves indeed prove to be a race difficult to understand.

Males and females have a similar height. However, males have slightly more pronounced noses, and their ears are significantly smaller than female ears. Male ears being slim and pointed, reaching just a little over 2 inches (2.3 inches/6 centimeters), while female ears reach almost 4 inches (3.9 inches/10 centimeters) almost drooping at their edges. Long hair is also a standard in the race, ranging from the wildest of manes to the best kept and groomed. Elves rarely cut their hair. The way it is kept depends strongly on their family origins: twirled tails full of magical symbolism for the active mages with the more nature-oriented families decorating their hairs with twigs and flowers. This had led to the common belief that they are of different races'a belief that is incorrect.
Their eyes are slanted, possibly due to the constant guarding of their borders in the forest, while observing through leaves and covers or squinting through the night. Male faces are more elongated and refined, whereas female ones are more rounded. Apart from their ears, this is one of the few characteristics that differentiate between the genders of this almost androgynous race.

Firm and muscled arms, heavily trained in the arts of archery, are a common sight amongst elves. Furthermore, their lives amongst the trees have granted them strong supporting legs that allow them to climb with ease. Their muscles never appear bulging; they are simply well formed.

Their frames are somewhat ethereal, giving those who see them move in the forests at night the impression of seeing shadows. This less than robust appearance is only a distraction of where their true ability lies.

NWN specifics

• Favored Class: Wizard
• Racial Qualities
  • Ability Adjustments: +2 Dexterity, -2 Constitution
  • Hardiness vs. Enchantments
  • Keen Sense
  • Low-light Vision
  • Skill Affinity (Listen)
  • Skill Affinity (Search)
  • Skill Affinity (Spot)
  • Sleeplessness
  • Weapon Proficiency (Elf)

Subraces:

• Dark Elf
• Gray Elf
• Moon Elf
• Sea Elf
• Sun Elf
• Wild Elf
• Wood Elf

Name	Elf
Plural	Elves
Player Race	Yes
Ability Adjustments	DEX +2, CON -2
Endurance	30
Favored Class	Wizard
Adult Age	120
CR Modifier	1
Feats Table	RACE_FEAT_ELF
Script Constant	RACIAL_TYPE_ELF
Description	Elves are known for their poetry, song, and magical arts, but when danger threatens they show great skill with weapons and strategy. Elves can live to be over 700 years old, and by human standards are slow to make friends and enemies, and even slower to forget them. Elves are slim and stand 4 1/2 to 5 1/2 feet tall. They tend to be pale-skinned and dark-haired with deep green eyes. They have no facial or body hair, prefer comfortable clothes, and possess unearthly grace. Many other races find them hauntingly beautiful. Elven Ability Adjustments: +2 Dex, -2 Con. Favored Class (Wizard): A multiclass elf's wizard class does not count when determining whether he suffers an XP penalty for multiclassing. Special Abilities: - Sleeplessness: Immune to spells and effects of the 'Sleep' subtype. - Hardiness vs. Enchantments: +2 racial bonus on saving throws against mind-affecting spells. - Bonus Proficiencies (Longsword, Rapier, Shortbow, Longbow) - Skill Affinity (Listen): +2 racial bonus to Listen checks. - Skill Affinity (Search): +2 racial bonus to Search checks. - Skill Affinity (Spot): +2 racial bonus to Spot checks. - Keen Senses: Elves make active Search checks automatically and with no movement penalties. - Low-Light Vision: Allows them to see better than normal in the dark.
Biography	Wanderlust has recently lured you to enter human lands against your family's advice, and your own better judgment. You plan to show these short-lived humans and filthy dwarves what a real elf is made of.

Identical to stock NWN:EE.

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