# Halfling > [!infobox] > ## > ![[Species - Halfling.webp]] > #### **Species Information** > | Table Header | Table Header | > | ---- | --- | > | Size | [[Small]] | > | Type | [[Humanoids\|Humanoid]] | > | Darkvision | 60 ft. | > | Height | 3.5 – 4 ft. | > | Lifespan | ≈ 200 years | > | Adulthood | ≈ 20 – 30 years | > | Origin | [[Fæya I]] | > | Speeds | 30 ft. walking | > #### **Roleplay Information** > | Table Header | Table Header | > | ---- | --- | > | Playable? | Yes | Halflings of Yanis have descended from nomadic ancestors who in turn were descendants of astral halflings created on [[Fæya I]] before its collapse. Today, their thrill for the outdoors and need to explore lends to them being social creatures; but—in the past—there were tribes of halflings known for being incredible warriors. --- ### Origin & History Halflings were originally created by _true elves_ back on the original world of Fæya I. They fled the dying world on spell-ships, escaping Fæya I with other species created by _true elves_. Halflings were created to be hunters and gatherers. They also served as druidic doctors and cooks for other astral travelers in the spell-ship fleets. Being small, nimble, and exceptionally good hiders, halflings were very often put in extremely hazardous situations over millennia. Halflings regularly were sent into new worlds to extract plant life and slay dangerous monsters. After millennia of fighting dangerous creatures on alien worlds, halflings were the only species of the four ageless species that didn't gain incredibly long lifespans as a result of their frequent deaths. Despite this, their exposure to The Astral enhanced halflings' natural instincts and survivalist skills. Some say this is just luck; but, no one knows for sure. --- ### Appearance & Biology Halflings are the shortest of the four ageless humanoids. They are very nimble and excellent hiders. Their pointed ears are broader but shorter than the other humanoids in their group and modern day halflings tend to have friendly demeanors. Despite their small size, halflings are incredibly strong and dexterous. They are also very wise, and have a natural sense for danger (even in alien environments). Halfling tribes that maintained their warrior ways, such as the Sabdahvi Tribe, tend to use natural camouflage to blend into their surroundings. This typically means they will have tribal tattoos or wear warrior paint that helps them blend into their grassland surroundings. --- ### Halfling Races ##### Savage Steppe Halfling Halflings who retained their savagery from millennia of fighting on alien worlds have diminished to a small selection of tribes located around the realm of Nor. The most notable being the Subdhavi Tribe. These halflings are incredibly skilled at camouflage and are capable fighters specializing in the art of ambush and surprise attacks. --- ### Species Traits #### Core Traits > [!custom-trait-locked]- 1️⃣ Brave. > - Advantage on saving throws to avoid or end the [[Conditions#Frightened|frightened]] condition. > [!custom-trait-locked]- 1️⃣ Escape Artistry. > - May move through any medium or larger creature's space (but cannot stop in said creature's space). > - Advantage on saving throws to avoid or end the [[Conditions#Grappled|grappled]] condition. #### Optional Traits > [!custom-trait-unlocked]- 1️⃣ Cast Shadow Camouflage. > - Advantage on stealth checks when hiding within 5 feet of larger creatures. > [!custom-trait-unlocked]- 3️⃣ Halfling Luck. > - Reroll ones on D20 rolls—must use the new roll. > [!custom-trait-unlocked]- 1️⃣ Naturalist. > - Proficiency with alchemist’s supplies, herbalism kits, or healer’s kits. > [!custom-trait-unlocked]- 1️⃣ Sage Survivalist. > - Proficiency medicine, nature, survival, or cook’s utensils. > [!custom-trait-unlocked]- 1️⃣ Sneaky. > - You are proficient in the Stealth skill. In addition, without squeezing, you can move through and stop in a space large enough for a Small creature. #### Savage Steppe Traits > [!custom-trait-locked]- 1️⃣ Fearless. > - You have advantage on saving throws you make to avoid or end the frightened condition on yourself. When you fail a saving throw to avoid or end the frightened condition on yourself, you can choose to succeed instead. Once you succeed on a saving throw in this way, you can’t do so again until you finish a long rest. > - Replaces **_Brave_**. > [!custom-trait-locked]- 1️⃣ Fury of the Small. > - When you damage a creature with an attack or a spell and the creature’s size is larger than yours, you can cause the attack or spell to deal extra damage to the creature. The extra damage equals your proficiency bonus. > - You can use this trait a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus, regaining all expended uses when you finish a long rest, and you can use it no more than once per turn. > [!custom-trait-unlocked]- 1️⃣ Prairie Pack Tactics. > - Proficiency in any two martial weapons. > - Advantage on one attack roll each round against a creature if at least one allied halfling is within 5 feet of the target creature and that ally isn’t incapacitated. > [!custom-trait-locked]- 1️⃣ Taunt. > - You have an extraordinary ability to fluster creatures. As a bonus action, you can unleash a string of provoking words at a creature within 60 feet of yourself that can hear and understand you. The target must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw, or it has disadvantage on attack rolls against targets other than you until the start of your next turn. The DC equals 8 + your proficiency bonus + your Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma modifier (choose when you select this race). > You can use this bonus action a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus, and you regain all expended uses when you finish a long rest. > [!custom-trait-unlocked]- 1️⃣ Veil Of The Valley. > - Advantage on stealth checks when surrounded by grass, foliage or plant matter. > - Replaces **_Cast Shadow Camouflage._** %% ## Alternate Name Exploration Hastsprans Haꞇwyn, Luqen, Hapfot, Hæshyndr, Hæsdyr %%