Half elves are the children of human and elven parents. The vast majority of half elves are of human and sea elf descent, but small minorities of half elves are of human and high elf descent. In cities where sea elves reside they are widely accepted. The children of high elf ancestry are held in high regard. Most humans welcome the company of half elves. Most elves respect their half brothers and don’t seem to be bothered by the mixed heritage. Dwarves find half elves less annoying than elves and are more willing to cooperate with them. Although they find the idea of a half-anything repulsive, the dwarves keep their comments to themselves unless they are drunk or irritated. Gnomes see half elves as useful trading partners and a safe go between for trade between gnome and elven communities. Hobbits like a good story and will welcome half-elf bards with good tales and stories to share. Orcs and their kindred have little to do with half elves, but are learning to work with them more frequently because of the growing chaos races. Half elves combine the best features of their parents with less of the limitations. Their human heritage offers them more flexibility in developing their talents and skills while their elven background provides them with some heightened senses and abilities. Half elves live about 500 years.
1. Half elves have night vision that allows them to see as a human does on a cloudy day. The range of this vision is 75 feet. 2. Half elves of sea elf ancestry receive Troubadour at ½ the required exp. 3. Half elves of sea elf ancestry receive swimming at ½ the required exp. 4. Half elves of high elf ancestry have the same archery ability as their elven parent. 5. Half elves of high elf ancestry possess the talent of Witchsight. (See #10 under elves) 6. Half elves receive one weapon at ½ the required exp. 7. Half elves make two rolls on the bogey table.