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PHB Half-Race Templates

A set of half-race templates based on PHB standard races for Dungeons & Dragons 5th Ed.
Half-Race Templates

T
he following sets of racial traits are designed Draconic Ancestry. You have draconic ancestry. Choose
to give your PCs additional race options. one type of dragon from the Draconic Ancestry table (PHB
Depending on how your campaign is run, pg. 34). Your breath weapon and damage resistance are
some of these half-races may not exist in your determined by the dragon type, as shown in the table. Your
world (for example, you may judge that Breath Weapon and Damage Resistance work as described
dragonborn cannot interbreed with other on PHB pg. 34, with the exception that your damage rolls are
humanoids). This pack also does not utilize the d4s, not d6s.
half-elf or half-orc races. Feyborn. You have advantage on saving throws against
The personality traits and naming conventions of members being charmed.
of these half-races will typically be that of one of the races of Languages. You speak, read, and write Common, Elven,
their biological parents. A dwarf/gnome raised in a gnomish and Draconic.
town is likely to have a personality akin to most gnomes, as
an example. Their physical appearance is also typically some Dragonborn / Gnome Traits
mixture of their parents. For example, a gnome/tiefling might You share the following traits with other individuals of this
have a tail and horns, but only be about 4 feet tall. race.
Dragonborn / Dwarf Traits Ability Score Increase. Your Strength score increases by
2, and your Dexterity score increases by 1.
You share the following traits with other individuals of this Age. You reach adulthood in your late teens and live to
race. between 80 and 120 years.
Ability Score Increase. Your Strength score increases by Alignment. You are likely to be Good.
2, and your Constitution score increases by 1. Size. You may be anywhere from 36 to 5 tall, and weigh
Age. You reach adulthood in your 30s and live to about 200 anywhere between 50 and 160 pounds. Your size is Medium.
years. Speed. Your base walking speed is 30 feet.
Alignment. You are probably Good-aligned. Draconic Ancestry. You have draconic ancestry. Choose
Size. Your height ranges between about 5 to 6, with one type of dragon from the Draconic Ancestry table (PHB
weight ranging from approximately 200 to 250 pounds. Your pg. 34). Your breath weapon and damage resistance are
size is Medium. determined by the dragon type, as shown in the table. Your
Speed. Your base walking speed is 30 feet. Breath Weapon and Damage Resistance work as described
Darkvision. You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you on PHB pg. 34, with the exception that your damage rolls are
as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim d4s, not d6s.
light. Natural Illusionist. You know the minor illusion cantrip.
Draconic Ancestry. You have draconic ancestry. Choose Intelligence is your spellcasting ability for it.
one type of dragon from the Draconic Ancestry table (PHB Languages. You speak, read, and write Common,
pg. 34). Your breath weapon and damage resistance are Gnomish, and Draconic.
determined by the dragon type, as shown in the table. Your
Breath Weapon and Damage Resistance work as described Dragonborn / Halfling Traits
on PHB pg. 34, with the exception that your damage rolls are You share the following traits with other individuals of this
d4s, not d6s. race.
Toughness. Your hit point maximum increases by 1, and it Ability Score Increase. Your Dexterity score increases by
increases by 1 every time you gain a level. 2, and your Constitution score increases by 1.
Languages. You speak, read, and write Common, Age. Your lifespan is similar to that of a humans.
Dwarvish, and Draconic. Alignment. Your alignment is probably Good.
Dragonborn / Elf Traits Size. You might stand between about 4 and 5 feet tall, and
weigh between 80 and 120 pounds. Your size is Medium.
You share the following traits with other individuals of this Speed. Your base walking speed is 30 feet.
race. Draconic Ancestry. You have draconic ancestry. Choose
Ability Score Increase. Your Charisma score increases by one type of dragon from the Draconic Ancestry table (PHB
2, and your Constitution score increases by 1. pg. 34). Your breath weapon and damage resistance are
Age. You reach adulthood in your 50s and live to about 500 determined by the dragon type, as shown in the table. Your
years. Breath Weapon and Damage Resistance work as described
Alignment. Your alignment is most likely Good. on PHB pg. 34, with the exception that your damage rolls are
Size. Your height and weight ranges are similar to that of a d4s, not d6s.
humans. Your size is Medium. Brave and Resilient. You have advantage on saving throws
Speed. Your base walking speed is 30 feet. against being frightened or poisoned.
Darkvision. You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you Languages. You speak, read, and write Common, Elven,
as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim and Draconic.
light.

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Dragonborn / Human Traits Darkvision. You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you
as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim
You share the following traits with other individuals of this light.
race. Ancestral Resilience. You have advantage on saving
Ability Score Increase. Your Constitution score increases throws against poison and charm effects.
by 2, and two ability scores of your choice increase by 1. Stonecunning. Whenever you make an Intelligence
Age. Your lifespan is similar to that of a humans. (History) check related to the origin of stonework, you are
Alignment. Your alignment is probably Good. considered proficient in the History skill and add double your
Size. Your height range is similar to that of a humans, and proficiency bonus to the check, instead of your normal
you weigh slightly more than a human of your height and proficiency bonus.
build. Your size is Medium. Mask of the Wild. You can attempt to hide even when you
Speed. Your base walking speed is 30 feet. are only lightly obscured by foliage, heavy rain, falling snow,
Draconic Ancestry. You have draconic ancestry. Choose mist, and other natural phenomena.
one type of dragon from the Draconic Ancestry table (PHB Languages. You speak, read, and write Common, Elven,
pg. 34). Your breath weapon and damage resistance are and Dwarvish.
determined by the dragon type, as shown in the table. Your
Breath Weapon and Damage Resistance work as described Dwarf / Gnome Traits
on PHB pg. 34, with the exception that your damage rolls are You share the following traits with other individuals of this
d4s, not d6s. race.
Skills. You gain proficiency in one skill of your choice. Ability Score Increase. Your Constitution score increases
Languages. You speak, read, and write Common, by 2, and your Intelligence score increases by 1.
Draconic, and one additional language of your choice. Age. You reach adulthood in your mid-20s and live to
Dragonborn / Tiefling Traits between 350 and 400 years.
Alignment. You are likely to be Good-aligned.
You share the following traits with other individuals of this Size. You may be anywhere from 3 to 46 tall, and weigh
race. anywhere between 40 and 160 pounds. Your size is Small.
Ability Score Increase. Your Charisma score increases by Speed. Your base walking speed is 25 feet.
2, and your Constitution score increases by 1. Darkvision. You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you
Age. Your lifespan is similar to that of a humans. as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim
Alignment. Your alignment is likely to be Evil. light.
Size. Your height range is similar to that of a humans, and Inherent Resilience. You have advantage on saving throws
you weigh slightly more than a human of your height and against poison, and you have resistance against poison
build. Your size is Medium. damage. If you succeed on a saving throw against a spell or
Speed. Your base walking speed is 30 feet. spell effect that would deal poison damage, you take no
Darkvision. You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you damage.
as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim Natural Cunning. You are considered proficient in History
light. checks related to alchemical objects, magical items,
Draconic Ancestry. You have draconic ancestry. Choose technological objects, or the origin of stonework. If you are
one type of dragon from the Draconic Ancestry table (PHB already proficient in History, you may double your proficiency
pg. 34). Your breath weapon and damage resistance are bonus in these situations.
determined by the dragon type, as shown in the table. Your Toughness. Your hit point maximum increases by 1, and
Breath Weapon and Damage Resistance work as described increases by 1 every time you gain a level.
on PHB pg. 34, with the exception that your damage rolls are Languages. You speak, read, and write Common,
d4s, not d6s. Gnomish, and Dwarvish.
Infernal Descendant. You know the thaumaturgy cantrip.
Charisma is your spellcasting ability for it.
Languages. You speak, read, and write Common,
Draconic, and Infernal.
Dwarf / Elf Traits
You share the following traits with other individuals of this
race.
Ability Score Increase. Your Wisdom score increases by
2, and your Constitution score increases by 1.
Age. You reach adulthood in your 50s and live to about 600
years.
Alignment. You are likely to be Good-aligned.
Size. You may be anywhere from 46 to 56 tall, and
weigh about the same as a human of your size would. Your
size is Medium.
Speed. Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

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Dwarf / Halfling Traits Size. Your height ranges between about 46 to 56, and
your weight averages between 150 and 200 pounds. Your size
You share the following traits with other individuals of this is Medium.
race. Speed. Your base walking speed is 30 feet.
Ability Score Increase. Your Constitution score increases Darkvision. You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you
by 2, and your Dexterity score increases by 1. as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim
Age. You reach adulthood in your 30s and live to about 300 light.
years. Internal Resilience. You have advantage on saving throws
Alignment. You are likely to be Lawful Good. against poison, and have resistance to fire damage.
Size. Your height ranges between about 3 to 4, and your Deep Legacy. When you reach 3rd level, you can cast the
weight is generally between 60 and 80 pounds. Your size is hellish rebuke spell as a 2nd-level spell once with this trait
Small. and regain the ability to do so when you finish a long rest.
Speed. Your base walking speed is 25 feet. Charisma is your spellcasting ability for this spell.
Darkvision. You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you Toughness. Your hit point maximum increases by 1, and it
as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim increases by 1 every time you gain a level.
light. Languages. You speak, read, and write Common, Infernal,
Poison Resilience. You have advantage on saving throws and Dwarvish.
against poison,and you have resistance against poison
damage. Elf / Gnome Traits
Hearty. Your hit point maxmum increases by 1, and it You share the following traits with other individuals of this
increases by 1 each time you gain a level. race.
Nimbleness. You can move through the space of any Ability Score Increase. Your Dexterity score increases by
creature that is of a size larger than yours. 2, and your Intelligence score increases by 1.
Languages. You speak, read, and write Common, Halfling, Age. You reach adulthood at about 40 and live to between
and Dwarvish. 450 and 650 years.
Dwarf / Human Traits Alignment. You are likely to be Chaotic.
Size. You may be anywhere from 3 to 56 tall, and weigh
You share the following traits with other individuals of this anywhere between 30 and 220 pounds.
race. Speed. Your base walking speed is 30 feet.
Ability Score Increase. Your Constitution score increases Darkvision. You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you
by 2, and two ability scores of your choice increase by 1. as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim
Age. You reach adulthood in your 30s and live to about 200 light.
years. Fey Ancestry. You have advantage on saving throws
Alignment. You are probably Good-aligned. against being charmed, and magic cant put you to sleep.
Size. Your height ranges between about 46 to 56, and Natural Illusionist. You know the minor illusion cantrip.
your weight averages between 150 and 200 pounds. Your size Intelligence is your spellcasting ability for it.
is Medium. Mask of the Wild. You can attempt to hide even when you
Speed. Your base walking speed is 30 feet. are only lightly obscured by foliage, heavy rain, falling snow,
Darkvision. You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you mist, and other natural phenomena.
as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim Speak with Small Beasts. Through sounds and gestures,
light. you can communicate simple ideas with Small or smaller
Tool Proficiency. You gain proficiency with the artisans beasts.
tools of your choice: smiths tools, brewers supplies, or Languages. You speak, read, and write Common,
masons tools. Gnomish, and Elvish.
Stonecunning. Whenever you make an Intelligence
(History) check related to the origin of stonework, you are
considered proficient in the History skill and add double your
proficiency bonus to the check, instead of your normal
proficiency bonus.
Skills. You gain proficiency in one skill of your choice.
Languages. You speak, read, and write Common,
Dwarvish, and one additional language of your choice.
Dwarf / Tiefling Traits
You share the following traits with other individuals of this
race.
Ability Score Increase. Your Charisma score increases by
2, and your Constitution score increases by 1.
Age. You reach adulthood in your 30s and live to about 200
years.
Alignment. Your alignment varies, and is most likely to
land near True Neutral.

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Elf / Halfling Traits Nimbleness. You can move through the space of any
creature that is of a size larger than yours.
You share the following traits with other individuals of this Clever. You have proficiency with tinkers tools, as well as
race. proficiency with one of the tools of your choice: brewers
Ability Score Increase. Your Dexterity score increases by supplies, cooks utensils, or weavers tools.
2, and your Charisma score increases by 1. Languages. You speak, read, and write Common, Halfling,
Age. You reach adulthood in your 50s and live to about 500 and Gnomish.
years.
Alignment. You are probably Good. Gnome / Human Traits
Size. You may be anywhere from 36 to 46 tall, and your You share the following traits with other individuals of this
weight ranges from 60 to 90 pounds. Your size is Small. race.
Speed. Your base walking speed is 25 feet. Ability Score Increase. Your Intelligence score increases
Keen Senses. You have proficiency in the Perception skill. by 2, and two ability scores of your choice increase by 1.
Natures Stealth. You can attempt to hide when obscured Age. You reach adulthood in the late teens and live to
by creatures only one size larger than you, as well as when between 200 and 300 years.
lightly obscured by foliage, heavy rain, falling snow, mist, and Alignment. You have no particular tendency towards any
other natural phenomena. alignment.
Brave. You have advantage on saving throws against being Size. You may be anywhere from 36 to 6 tall, and weigh
frightened. anywhere between 40 and 300 pounds.
Nimble. You can move through the space of any creature Speed. Your base walking speed is 30 feet.
that is of a size larger than yours. Darkvision. You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you
Languages. You speak, read, and write Common, Elven, as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim
and Dwarvish. light.
Elf / Tiefling Traits Gnome Cunning. You have advantage on all Intelligence,
Wisdom, and Charisma saving throws against magic.
You share the following traits with other individuals of this Skills. You gain proficiency in one skill of your choice.
race. Languages. You speak, read, and write Common,
Ability Score Increase. Your Intelligence score increases Gnomish, and one other language of your choice.
by 2, and your Dexterity score increases by 1.
Age. You reach adulthood at around the age of 20, and live Gnome / Tiefling Traits
to between 150 and 200 years.
Alignment. You are likely to be Chaotic. You share the following traits with other individuals of this
Size. You may be anywhere from just under 5 to over 6 race.
tall, and likely have a slender build. Ability Score Increase. Your Intelligence score increases
Speed. Your base walking speed is 30 feet. by 2, and your Charisma score increases by 1.
Darkvision. You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you Age. You reach adulthood in your late teens and live to
as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim between 150 and 200 years.
light. Alignment. You are likely to be Chaotic.
Ancestral Resistance. You have resistance to fire damage Size. You may be anywhere from 36 to 56 tall, and
and advantage on saving throws against being charmed. weigh anywhere between 50 and 180 pounds. Your size is
Magical Heritage. You know one cantrip of your choice Medium.
from the Wizard spell list. When you reach 3rd level, you can Speed. Your base walking speed is 30 feet.
cast the hellish rebuke spell as a 2nd-level spell once per long Darkvision. You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you
rest. Intelligence is your spellcasting ability for these spells. as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim
Languages. You speak, read, and write Common, Elvish, light.
and Infernal. Ancient Legacy. You know the minor illusion cantrip.
When you reach 3rd level, you can cast the hellish rebuke
Gnome / Halfling Traits spell as a 2nd-level spell once with this trait and regain the
ability to do so when you finish a long rest. Charisma is your
You share the following traits with other individuals of this spellcasting ability for these spells.
race. Gnome Cunning. You have advantage on all Intelligence,
Ability Score Increase. Your Dexterity score increases by Wisdom and Charisma saving throws against magic.
2, and your Charisma score increases by 1. Languages: You speak, read, and write Common, Gnomish,
Age. You reach adulthood at about 25 and live to between and Infernal.
250 and 400 years.
Alignment. You are likely to be Good.
Size. You may be anywhere from 26 to 36 tall, and
weigh anywhere between 30 and 50 pounds. Your size is
Small.
Speed. Your base walking speed is 25 feet.
Lucky. When you roll a 1 on the d20 for an attack roll,
ability check, or saving throw, you can reroll the die and must
use the new roll.

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Halfling / Human Traits Darkvision. You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you
as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim
You share the following traits with other individuals of this light.
race. Hellish Resistance. You have resistance to fire damage.
Ability Score Increase. Your Desterity score increases by Ancient Legacy. When you reach 3rd level, you can cast
2, and two ability scores of your choice increase by 1. the hellish rebuke spell as a 2nd-level spell once with this
Age. You reach adulthood at about 18 and live to between trait and regain the ability to do so when you finish a long
100 and 140 years. rest. Charisma is your spellcasting ability for this spell.
Alignment. You are likely to be Good. Skills. You gain proficiency in one skill of your choice.
Size. You may be anywhere from 36 to 56 tall, and Languages. You speak, read, and write Common, Infernal,
weigh anywhere between 70 and 140 pounds. Your size is and one additional language of your choice.
Medium.
Speed. Your base walking speed is 30 feet.
Lucky. When you roll a 1 on the d20 for an attack roll,
ability check, or saving throw, you can reroll the die and must
use the new roll.
Brave. You have advantage on saving throws against being
frightened.
Skills. You gain proficiency in one skill of your choice.
Languages. You speak, read, and write Common, Halfling,
and one additional language of your choice.
Halfling / Tiefling Traits
You share the following traits with other individuals of this
race.
Ability Score Increase. Your Charisma score increases by
2, and your Dexterity score increases by 1.
Age. You reach adulthood in your 20s and live to about 150
years.
Alignment. Your alignment could vary significantly, and is
most likely to land near True Neutral.
Size. Your height ranges between about 4 to 5, and your
weight averages between 80 and 120 pounds. Your size is
Medium.
Speed. Your base walking speed is 30 feet.
Darkvision. You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you
as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim
light.
Hellish Resistance. You have resistance to fire damage.
Ancient Legacy. When you reach 3rd level, you can cast
the hellish rebuke spell as a 2nd-level spell once with this
trait and regain the ability to do so when you finish a long
rest. Charisma is your spellcasting ability for this spell.
Brave. You have advantage on saving throws against being
frightened.
Languages. You speak, read, and write Common, Infernal,
and Halfling.
Human / Tiefling Traits
You share the following traits with other individuals of this
race.
Ability Score Increase. Your Charisma score increases by
2, and two ability scores of your choice increase by 1.
Age. You reach adulthood in your 20s and live to about 150
years.
Alignment. Your alignment could vary significantly, and is
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