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Changelings can be hard to pin point as most of their lore is rather mysterious. They are believed to be descendants of a nasty race known as Doppelgangers, though the most they have in common with their ancestors is that they have retained the ability to transform into anyone. They rarely show anyone their true face, preferring to hide among other races and pretend to be one of their own. Changelings have no home of their own for this reason.

They get Dexterity and Charisma. This makes them good Rogues, Warlocks and Sorcerers.

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Dragonborn look a lot like Half Dragons (though honestly, a little weaker than half dragons..). They're not considered Draconic, however, since they don't technically have dragon blood in them. Their race is more or less races of mortals that were turned or blessed by dragons to take on the appearance and special abilities. Because of this they have resistance based on their particular type of dragon, as well as a dragon breath. (Please note, Chromatic Dragons are usually considered Evil, while Metallic Dragons are considered Good, there can be exceptions, however.)

Dragonborn are a tall race, standing around 6 and a half feet tall.

Chromatic:
Red - Fire
Blue - Lightning
Black - Acid
Green - Poison
White - Cold

Metallic:
Bronze - Lightning
Copper - Acid
Brass - Fire
Silver - Cold
Gold - Fire

Dragonborn get Charisma and Strength, this makes them excellent Paladins,
(Good Dragon Diety being Bahumut, Evil being Tiamat.) and decent Sorcerers or Warlocks.

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If you've seen LoTR or The Hobbit, than you pretty much know all you need to know about Dwarves. They're usually depicted as having Scottish accents and being hard workers who love their gold and shiny things. They usually live underground and have clans which they hold in high regard. They naturally get proficiency with axes and hammers.

They get Constitution and either Wisdom or Strength, depending on rather they're a Hill Dwarf or a Mountain Dwarf. This usually makes them good Paladins, Fighters or Barbarians.


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Perhaps contrary to popular believe, there are many many different types of elves. Elves are typically faster than all the other races, and they all have an affinity to Long Bows and Long Swords.


Wood Elves
Wood elves are your typical elves. Think Legolas. They usually stick to the trees and will fire an arrow into their opponent. Though since Elves do get a natural ability with Long Swords, it's not uncommon to see them using blades as well.

Wood Elves get Dex and Wisdom, which makes them good Rangers, Rogues and Druids.

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Moon Elves

Apart of the High Elves, unlike Wood Elves, High Elves (Both Moon and Sun) prefer magic to bows. Moon elves are perhaps more haunty and think themselves better than most (not always) and therefore are more relusive than their counterparts. Moon Elves are pale, with alabaster skin that is sometimes twinged with blue and have hair of silver white, black or blue, but various shades of blonde, brown or red are not uncommon.

They get Dex and Intelligence, Making them good Wizards.

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Sun Elves
Apart of the High Elves, unlike Wood Elves, High Elves (Both Moon and Sun) prefer magic to bows. Sun Elves are much friendlier than Moon Elves. They have bronze skin with copper, black or golden blonde hair. Their eyes are golden, silver or black.

They get Dex and Intelligence, Making them good Wizards.

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Drow (Dark Elves)

Descended from an earlier subrace of dark-skinned elves, the drow were banished from the surface world for following the goddess Lolth down the path to evil and corruption. Now they have built their own civilization in the Underdark. BE AWARE, Drow have a HUGE stigmata on them and most races hate and distrust them because usually all drow are pure evil. Drow are also a matriarchal race, so much so that all men are looked down on and are usually treated much like slaves. (This also provides a huge reason why some male drow leave and find themselves adventurers.)

The Drow have black skin that resembles polished obsidian and stark white or pale yellow hair. They commonly have very pale eyes (so pale as to be mistaken for white) in shades of lilac, silver, pink, red and blue. They tend to be smaller and thinner than most elves.

Females of power are usually Clerics and Males are usually Wizards (Be aware, even with "power" men are usually lower than women).

They have Dex and Charisma, making them good Rogues and Clerics (Be aware.. A Cleric of Lolth would likely be killed on sight.. And any Cleric of another deity would be killed by Drow on sight for treason).


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Eladrin

Eladrin... are more or less the original High Elves. They are neither Sun nor Moon Elves. They are completely in touch with their home in the Feywild. When the Elves split into different races, Eladrin retained more of their original roots than all the others. Magic is apart of everything they do.

Eladrin more closely resemble the fey than other elves, while also living longer than other Elf races. The easiest way to tell Eladrin apart from other elves is their glowing eyes. They're also more graceful and have more of a noble air to them than most Elves.

Unlike other elves, Eladrin have a teleport ability.

They have Dex and Intelligence, their personalities lend well to Wizards, Fighters and Paladins.

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Genasi are, for all intended purposes, Half Elementals. They inherit something from both sides of their dual nature. They resemble humans but have unusual skin color (usually depending on what kind of Genasi they are), and there is something odd about them. The elemental blood flowing through their veins manifests differently in each genasi, often as magical power.

Seen in silhouette, a genasi can usually pass for human. Those of earth or water descent tend to be heavier, while those of air or fire tend to be lighter. They might have some features reminiscent of their their mortal parent (pointed ears from an elf, a stockier frame and thick hair from a dwarf, small hands or feet from a halfling, exceedingly large eyes from a gnome, etc.)

Genasi almost never have contact with their elemental parent. Genies seldom have interest in their offspring, seeing them as accidents. Many feel nothing for their Genasi children at all.

Genasi are extremely rare and they can go their entire lives without encountering another of their kind. There are no great genasi cities or empires and they typically adopt the cultures and societies they were born into. The stranger their appearance, the harder time they have, and this can even lead to being exiled because of their appearance.

All Genasi get Constitution.

Air Genasi
You are descended from Djinn. As changeable as the weather, your mood shifts from calm to wild and violent with little warning, though these storms don't last long.

Air Genasi get Dex. They can hold their breath indefinitely if not unconscious. They can cast the Levitate spell once per day.

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Earth Genasi
You are descended from the cruel and greety Dao, though you aren't necessarily evil. You tend to avoid rash decisions, pausing long enough to consider your options before taking action.

Earth Genasi get Strength. They can move across difficult terrain made of earth with no penalty. They can blend into other stone once per day.

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Fire Genasi

You have inherited the volatile mood and keen mind of the Efreet. You tend toward impatience and making snap judgements. Rather than hide your distinct appearance, you likely exult in it.

Fire Genasi get Intelligence.

You are resistant to fire damage. You know minor Fire spells (if you really want to know what they are I can tell you, but keeping it simple for now).

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Water Genasi
The lapping of waves, the spray of the sea foam on the wind, the oceans depths- all of these things call to your heart. Most Water Genasi look as if they just finished bathing with beads of moisture collecting on their skin and hair. They smell of fresh rain and clean water. Blue or green skin is common and most have somewhat overlarge eyes.

Water Genasi get Wisdom.

They have resistance to Acid damage and can breath air and water. They know minor water spells.

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Like Halflings, Gnomes are a short stature race. As far as Gnomes are concerned, being alive is a wonderful thing, and they squeeze every ounce of enjoyment out of their three to five centuries of life. While other races might get bored with a long life, Gnomes worry that even with all that time, they can't get in enough of the things they want to do and see.

There are two types of Gnomes, the Forest Gnome and Rock Gnome. Forest Gnomes are more Fey-like creatures of story tales. They prefer illusion and stealth and they're rather rare and secretive. They are friendly with other good spirirted woodland folks and consider elves and good fey as important allies.

Rock gnomes are inventers (If you've played WoW.. think those kinds of gnomes) and love to tinker around with gadgets and gizmos.

All Gnomes get Intelligence. Forest Gnomes get Dex, while Rock Gnomes get Constitution. Both types make excellent Wizards.

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At the highest mountain peaks, far above the slopes where trees grow and where the air is think and frigid, dwell the reclusive Goliaths. Few folk can claim to have seen a Goliath, and fewer still can claim friendship with them. Goliath wander a bleak realm of rock, wind and cold. Their bodies look as if they are carved from mountain stone and give them great physical power. Their spirits take after the wandering wind, making them nomads who wander from peak to peak. Their hearts are infused with the cold regard of their frigid realms, leaving each goliath with the responsibility to earn a place in the tribe, or die trying.

They live in a world guided by survival sicne food and shelter are scarce on the uppermost mountain reaches. A single mistake can bring doom to an entire tribe, while an individual heroic effort can bring greatness. Goliaths thus place a premium on self-sufficiency and individual skill. They are ferocious competitors, but above all else are driven to outdo their past efforts. If they slay a dragon, they might seek out a larger, more powerful wyrm to battle. Few goliath adverturers reach old age, as most die attempting to surpass their past accomplishments.

(Also note, Goliaths are between 7 and 8 feet tall, easily making them one of the largest of all the races, only rivaled by Minotaur and possibly Dragonborn.)

They get a bonus to Strength and Constitution. Making them good Barbarians and Fighters.

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These are.. as you guessed... Half Elf and Half Human! Who would have thought, right? To all Elves, they look Human, to any other race.. they look Elf. This can lead to having a life rather looked down upon and not fitting in anywhere. However, most Half Elves have learned to get around this, learning to be good diplomats.

Half Elves get Charisma and their choice of two others. This makes Half Elves make excellent Bards, they're also pretty good Sorcerers and aren't half bad at pretty much anything else they set their minds to.

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Halflings (though a lot of people would kill me for this opinion) are a lot like Hobbits. They're much smaller than humans, but retain the look of humans. The comforts of home are the goals of most halflings' lives: a place to settle in peace and quiet, far from marauding monsters and clashing armies; a blazing fire and generous meal; fine drink and fine conversation. Though some halflings are lured by the open road and the wide horizon to discover the wonders of new lands and peoples. Even these wanderers love peace, food, hearth and home, though home might be a wagon jostling along a dirt road or a raft floating downriver.

Halflings are an affable and cheerful people. They cherish the bonds of family and friendship as well as the comforts of hearth and home, harboring few dreams of gold or glory. Even adventurers among them usually venture into the world for reasons of community, friendship, wanderlust or curiosity. They love discovering new things, even simple things, such as exotic food or an unfamiliar style of clothing.

Halflings get Dex. They get either Charisma or Constitution, depending on rather they're Lightfoot (more like Hobbits) or Stout (more like Dwarves), respectively. Lightfoot make good Rogues, Warlocks and Sorcerers. Stout have odd stat allocation, so it might be a little harder to find a perfect fit for them, they can make decent Fighters or Barbs though.

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Half Orcs are.. Half Orc and Half Humans. They've retained a lot of their gruff nature from the Orc half, but also are pretty hardy because of it. A determined and usually primal race, most of them are raised in their Orc Tribes, when not there they make their homes in human settlements. They enjoy combat and rage, though they're not necessarily evil. They laugh loudly and heartily, and simple bodily pleasures- feasting, drinking, wrestling, drumming and wild dancing- fill their hearts with joy. They can be short tempered and sullen, more inclined to action than contemplation.

They get Strength and Constitution, making them good Barbarians and Fighters.

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4th Ed Race... But I had to include them. xDD

Basically, think Anthros. They look more or less like Elves, but they can change between humanoid form, Anthro Form or Animal Form (One animal only), for example, Raccoon, Wolf, Fox, Cat, Crab and Crane were some of the ones you could choose from in 4th Ed. They were generally of an Asian decent, though this isn't always true.

Hengeyokai get Dex and either Wis or Charisma. This makes them good Monks, Rogues, Rangers and Warlocks.

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So why would you play a Human in DnD? For a good reason, unlike most other races, Humans are good at ANYTHING. They have an uncanny ability to pick up most any class and be good at it.

Unlike any other race, they get a plus to every ability score, Charisma, Con, Dex, Strength, Wis and Int.

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Minotaur society is built on the principle that might makes right, and that considerations of justice are unnecessary. They hold grand, annual displays of single combat, known as Circuses, to battle each other for supremacy. Minotaur youths must prove themselves in the Circus to earn their passage to adulthood. For all their cruelty, minotaurs are bound by a powerful sense of honor. Each victory brings greater honor to both the individual and their families. Defeat invokes a stain that only death can fully wash away. Honor demands that minotaurs keep their word once it is offered, and they remain faithful to their friends and clan above all else. Minotaurs believe in a strict code of honor and thus tend toward Lawful.

Minotaurs can always perfectly recall any path they have traveled.

They get Strength and their choice of another point of Strength, Intelligence or Wisdom. They make good Paladins and Clerics, and even better Barbarians because of several racial traits that I won't go into mechanically. xD


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4th Ed race... But I had to include them. xD

Shadar-Kai are a race of Humans/Elves who live in the Shadowfell. The Shadowfell is a terrible place full of monsters that mirrors the material plane. If the monsters are not enough to kill you, your very existence in the Shadowfell nearly drains your soul of any life. The landscape is a monotone of white and greys, seemingly no life able to live there. Despite this, the Shadar-kai are one of the few non-monstrous races that make a home there. However, because of this Shadar-kai are extremists in everything they do and their whole society is based on merit and deeds. They go so far as to pierce and tattoo themselves to the extreme to boast about deeds they have accomplished. They live life on the extreme edge, living for thrill to give their soul something to cling to in such a draining landscape. They could very well live as long, or even longer than Eladrin, if it weren't for the fact that their extreme lifestyle usually ends in violent deaths.

Like Eladrin, Shadar-kai have the ability to teleport. Their ability scores are Dex and a choice of Int or Wis. This makes them good Wizards, Rogues, Monks and Rangers.

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Shifters are descended from humans and lycanthropes. Although they cannot fully change into animal form, they can take on anmalistic features by a process they call "shifting".

All Shifters get a bonus to Dex.

Beasthide
As a beasthide shifter, you are especially tough and persistent in battle. (These are usually considered Bears, but can be any hearty/tough skinned animal.)

You get Constitution. While shifting you get a +1 to Armor Class, aka AC, (defense).

Cliffwalk
Your cliffwalk heritage grants you the agility of a mountain goat.

You get more Dex. While shifting you can gain a climb speed.

Longstride
Longstide shifters are fleet and elusive. (And be any sort of fast animal.)

You get more Dex. While shifting you can move faster.

Longtooth
As a longtooth shifter, you are a ferocious combatant. (These are generally thought of as wolves, but can be any sort of animal good at combat.)

You get Strength. While shifting you do more damage (to put it plainly).


Razorclaw
As a razorclaw shifter, you make swift, slashing strikes in battle. (These are generally wild cat animals, such as tigers, panthers, etc.)

You get more Dex. You do more damage while shifting.

Wildhunt
Your wildhunt heritage makes you a consummate tracker and survivor. (Any sort of animal, really.)

You get Wisdom. While shifting you gain advantage on Wisdom based rolls.

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Tieflings are derived from human bloodlines, and in the broadest possible sense, they still look human. However, their infernal heritage has left a clear imprint on their appearance. Tieflings have large horns that take on a variety of shapes, some have curling horns like a ram, others straight and tall like a gazelle, or spiral like an antelope, etc. They have thick tails, four to give feet long, which lash or coil around their legs when they get upset or nervous. Their canine teeth are sharply pointed and their eyes are solid colors with no visible sclera or pupil. Their skin tones cover the full range of humans coloration, but many of them are various shades of red. Their hair, cascadinig down from behind their horns, is usually dark, from black to brown to dark reds, blues or purples.

Tieflings lack a homeland and usually are found in human cities or towns, often in the roughest quarters of those places, where they grow up to be swindlers, thieves or crime lords. Sometimes they live among other minority populations in enclaves where they are treated with more respect.

People tend to be suspicious of tieflings, assuming that their demonic/devil heritage has left it's mark on their personality and morality, not just their appearance. The reality, though, is that a tiefling's bloodline doesn't affect they're personality to any great degree. Years or dealing with mistrust does leave its mark, however, and they respond to it in different ways. Some choose to live up to the wicked stereotypes, but others are virtuous.

Tieflings get Intelligence and Charisma. This makes them excellent Bards, and decent Warlocks and Rogues.

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Warforged were made as the ideal soldiers to serve in a devastating war. Although they are constructs, they have much in common with living creatures, including emotion and social bonds, and perhaps even souls.

Generally, Warforged are machines that have been given sentience through magical means. They generally look like walking suits of armor. Their names are usually words that coincide with their jobs during whatever war they served in.. Such as Sight, if a scout, Brawl or Riot, if fighters, perhaps even Ember if they're a Fire Wizard, etc.

Warforged get Strength and Constitution. This makes them excellent Fighters and Barbarians. They also get a bonus to AC (Armor Class) and they don't need to breath, eat, drink or sleep (they can if they'd like to, however), though they must enter an "inactive state" for four hours a day.

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