Are half-elves described in "Races & Classes"?

[Conjurer]

In one of the playtest reports, one of the developers pondered using a Half Elf for his character because it multiclassed well. Can't remember who or where, exactly.

 

[Nikosandros]

In one of the playtest reports, one of the developers pondered using a Half Elf for his character because it multiclassed well. Can't remember who or where, exactly.

I never doubted for a moment that half-elves would be present in the new edition. I was just wondering if they will be included in the PHB. We know that a lot of other material, like the swordmage class is already in an advanced state of development.