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)