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Message: <blockquote data-quote="FalcWP" data-source="post: 2883790" data-attributes="member: 16858">The reason half-elves usually aren't the best at anything is because of their bonuses.Elves get the low-light vision, immunity to sleep spells, +2 against enchantments, and better bonuses on listen, search, and spot.Humans get to have any class as their favored one.Humans, Elves, and Half-Orcs all have 30 feet of movement.So the only unique bonus half-elves get are on Diplomacy and Gather Information.  And, of course, the combination of low-light vision and +2 against enchantments without an ability score penalty and any favored class, if that happens to be handy.However, no class requires Diplomacy and Gather information to power its big abilities.  Most people would rather have an extra feat and extra skill point per level than low-light vision (which can be taken care of with magic or magic items).  The bonuses on Diplomacy, Gather Information, Listen, Seach, and Spot can all be taken care of with the extra skill points.  And Iron Will as the bonus feat is worth more than just +2 against Enchantments.</blockquote>