This humanoid, slender and slightly shorter than a human, has pale skin and dark hair. Pointed ears grace the sides of its elongated head. It wears armor with a natural, forest-themed design that appears organic instead of worked and crafted.
Elves are aloof guardians of the forests, studying magic and swordplay for the duration of their long lives.
Elves average 5 feet tall and typically weigh just over 100 pounds. They live on fruits and grains, though they occasionally hunt for fresh meat. Elves prefer colorful clothes, usually with a green-and-gray cloak that blends well with the colors of the forest.
They appreciate beautiful things, from elegant jewelry to attractive flowers to decorated clothing and tools.
Like dwarves, elves are craftmasters, although they work in wood and metal rather than metal and stone. Elven items are prized by other races, and many elven communities have become prosperous by trading crafted goods with other peoples in and out of the forests.
Elves speak Elven, and most also know Common and Sylvan.
Most elves encountered outside their homes are warriors; the information presented here is for one of 1st level.
Elves are cautious warriors and take time to analyze their opponents and the location of the fight if at all possible, maximizing their advantage by using ambushes, snipers, and camouflage. They prefer to fire from cover and retreat before they are found, repeating this maneuver until all of their enemies are dead. They prefer longbows, shortbows, rapiers, and longswords. In melee, elves are graceful and deadly, using complex maneuvers that are beautiful to observe. Their wizards often use sleep spells during combat because these won’t affect other elves.
Elven Racial Traits |
Elven Society |
Elven Subraces
There are five other major subraces of elf, in addition to half-elves, who share enough elven characteristics to be included here.
Aquatic |
Drow |
Gray |
Half-Elf |
Wild |
Wood |
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Elf (1st-lvl Warrior)
Medium Humanoid (Elf )
Hit Dice: 1d8 (4 hp)
Initiative: +1
Speed: 30 ft. (6 squares)
Armor Class: 15 (+1 Dex, +3 studded leather, +1 light shield), touch 11, flat-footed 14
Base Attack/Grapple: +1/+2
Attack:
Longsword +2 melee (1d8+1/19–20) or
longbow +3 ranged (1d8/×3)
Full Attack:
Longsword +2 melee(1d8+1/19–20) or
longbow +3 ranged (1d8/×3)
Space/Reach: 5 ft./5 ft.
Special Attacks: None
Special Qualities: Elven traits
Saves: Fort +2, Ref +1, Will –1
Elves have a +2 racial saving throw bonus against enchantment spells or effects.
Abilities: Str 13, Dex 13, Con 10, Int 10, Wis 9, Cha 8
Skills:
Hide +1, Listen +2, Search +3, Spot +2
Feats:
Weapon Focus: +1 to attack rolls with longbow
Environment: Temperate forest
Organization:
Squad (2–4)
company (11–20 plus 2 3rd-level sergeants and 1 leader of 3rd–6th level), or
band (30–100 plus 20% noncombatants plus 1 3rd-level sergeant per 10 adults, 5 5th-level lieutenants, and 3 7th-level captains)
Challenge Rating: 1/2
Treasure: Standard
Alignment: Usually chaotic good
Advancement: By character class
Level Adjustment: +0
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