Half Elf
Less nature oriented Elves with a penchant for arcane magic, and have a deeply invested appreciation for learning and studying.
Physical Description: Half Elves end up taking on traits of their Elven forefathers, having more pointed ears, fairer skin, and they end up taller than normal humans.
Most Common Alignment: Half Elves tend to be True Neutral, or some other part of the Neutral spectrum.
Most Common Class: Half Elves do well as Priests, Mages, and other magic-using classes due to their natural inclination towards it.
Most Common Deity: Half Elves don't have a central deity of worship, so they tend to adopt the religion of the town they're raised in, if any.
Species Abilities
Stats: +1 to Dexterity and Wisdom
Size: Medium
Speed: 6 squares
Studious: Half Elves can re-roll any Knowledge check they want and take the better result. This ability can be used once per day.
Urban Spell: When casting a spell with a radius, burst, or line, choose an ally within the effect. That ally is unaffected by the spell.
Darkvision: 6 Squares
Languages: Native Language and Elven
(Image from D&D Forgotten Realms)