Halflings, Taresi (3.5e Race)

Taresi Halflings

Personality

Halflings tend to be amiable and gregarious, and enjoy a day out in town. They love adventuring, as it seems to be in their blood.

Physical Description

Halflings stand around 3' 0". They have pointed ears, and the most common hair colors are black and brown, though other variations do occur. They have a light skin tone.

Relations

Halflings need to be open and neutral to all races to keep trade routes open. Halflings seem to relate best with the giants of the Valley of Giants.

Alignment

Halflings are neutral. This allows them to succeed in business and trade.

Lands

Halflings reside in Domasill. It is the smallest of all the countries on Taresi, yet it has the greatest population density.

Religion

Halflings worship Sybilla, the Halfling goddess and patron of civilization.

Language

Halflings speak Common and Halfling. They can learn any language spoken on Taresi.

Names

Halflings have a personal name and a family name.

Racial Traits

• +2 Charisma, +2 Dexterity, -2 Strength
• Humanoid
• Small: +1 bonus to Armor Class, +1 bonus on attack rolls, +4 bonus on Hide checks, –4 penalty on grapple checks, lifting and carrying limits 3/4 of those of Medium characters.
• Halfling base land speed is 20 feet.
• +1 racial bonus on all saving throws
• +2 morale bonus on saving throws against fear.
• +2 racial bonus on Climb, Jump, and Move Silently checks.
• +2 racial bonus on attack rolls with daggers.
• +2 racial bonus on Diplomacy checks
• +2 racial bonus on Listen checks
• Automatic Languages: Common and Halfling. Bonus Languages: Any (except secret languages).
• Favored Class: Rogue or Freelancer.

Vital Statistics

Table: Halfling Random Starting Ages

Adulthood	Simple	Moderate	Complex
18 years	+1d6	+2d6	+3d6

Table: Halfling Aging Effects

Middle Age1	Old2	Venerable3	Maximum Age
90 years	200 years	400 years	+5d20 years
At middle age, −1 to Str, Dex, and Con; +1 to Int, Wis, and Cha. At old age, −2 to Str, Dex, and Con; +1 to Int, Wis, and Cha. At venerable age, −3 to Str, Dex, and Con; +1 to Int, Wis, and Cha.

Table: Halfling Random Height and Weight

Gender	Base Height	Height Modifier	Base Weight	Weight Modifier
Male	3' 0"	+2d4	30 lb.	× 1 lb.
Female	3' 0"	+2d4	25 lb.	× 1 lb.

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