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Message: <blockquote data-quote="nak9788" data-source="post: 2182541" data-attributes="member: 29661">If you like the halfing but don't like the fact that they don't have Darkvision, then take the offshoot: Deep Halfing It's stats are explained in the Monster Manual (under Halfing of course). They basically have all the stats a standard Halfing has except they don't have some of their skill bonuses. In exchange they gain Darkvision 60ft, and Dwarven as a free language.  Darkvision is very handy if you like being a scout. That way you can scout ahead in the dark dungeon without having to carry a torch (or similar light source) which would light you up like a christmas tree and therefore defeat any chance of "sneaking up" to people in the dark. As for their slower speed, simply invest in a pair of Boots of Striding and Springing as soon as you can (adds +10 base speed, +5 Jump Checks), which should let you keep up with the other members of your party. Finally, if you ever have the desire to Multi-class, keep in mind that Halfing's favored class is Rogue, so you can multi-class to any other single class you want without having to worry about taking an XP penalty.  Personally, if you do decide to do that in the future, just make sure you start off as a rogue so you can take advantage of their huge allotment of skill points at 1st level (32 points + (4 x Int mod)).</blockquote>