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Message: <blockquote data-quote="GreenTengu" data-source="post: 7634382" data-attributes="member: 6777454">I want to create a new way of handling races where I get rid of subraces. Instead a Dwarf is a Dwarf and an Elf is an Elf and they could have any mixture of the various combinations of skin/hair color or physical traits that one could imagine coming across. But I still want to offer some interesting options so that a player can customize their character to however they like.This also gives a small bump to the small races as they often don't get played very much and fixes some of the races from Volo's Guide so they are more in-line with and similar to the other races in their mechanical layout. I am also trying to get rid of some of the wonkier traits, such as Stonecunning which seems too niche to be useful or the Halfling version of "Naturally Stealthy" which seems like it should just be a basic rule that applies to all characters (not sure why you need to be a Halfling to hide behind a creature more than twice your size).I still have the Dark Vision 120' and Sunlight Sensitivity tangled with one of the traits, but I could see just untangling it and making a free trait that could apply to any race.I would like some ideas on how to better balance these races with one another. Also, if there are some other ideas for optional racial traits for these races, please tell me your ideas. If there are any races beyond these that you would like to request or that you would like to do yourself, it would be fun to add them to the list.Dwarf+2 Constitution, +1 Any OtherMedium SizeMovement 25'. Speed not reduced further by heavy armor.Dark Vision 60'Proficiency with the History skillProficiency with two martial weapons or one martial weapon and light armorProficiency with one set of artisan toolsAdvantage on Saving Throws vs. Poison and Resistance to Poison DamageChoice of one of the following:* +1 Hit point per level* Medium Armor proficiency and +1 Strength* Ability to cast Alarm once per long rest and ability to cast Arcane Lock once per long rest at 3rd level* Dark Vision 120' and Sunlight Sensitivity. Ability to cast Enlarge once per long rest (self only) at 3rd level and Invisibility once per long rest at 5th level.Elf+2 Dexterity, +1 Any OtherMedium SizeMovement 30'Dark Vision 60'Proficiency with one of the following skills: Arcana, Perception or StealthProficiency with two martial weaponsProficiency with one musical instrumentAdvantage on Saving Throws vs. Enchantments and Immunity to Sleep spellAble to Medidate for 4 hours per day instead of sleepingChoice of one of the following:* 1 Cantrip (Choice of mental attribute for casting ability) and an additional language* Movement 35 and ability to hide while only lightly concealed* Ability to cast Misty Step once per day* Dark Vision 120' and Sunlight Sensitivity. Ability to cast Faerie Fire once per long rest at 3rd level and Darkness once per long rest at 5th level.Goblin+2 Dexterity, +1 Any otherSmall SizeMovement 30'Dark Vision 60'Proficiency in one of the following skills: Animal Handling, Perception, Stealth or SurvivalProficiency with a Land Mount or Poisoners KitAdvantage on Saving Throws against Diseases and able to eat spoiled food without ill effectsChoice of two of the following:* May take a bonus action on your turn to Disengage* Ability to hide while only lightly concealed* Animal Companion of CR 0 or 1/8* Additional damage equal to 1/4th your level rounded up on your first attack each turn against a target you have advantage against* 1 Cantrip (Choice of mental attribute for casting ability)* Dark Vision 120' and Sunlight Sensitivity. Climbing Speed of 30.Gnome+2 Intelligence, +1 Any otherSmall SizeMovement 25'Dark Vision 60'Proficiency with any two sets of tools (including Tinker's Tools)Proficiency with the one of the following skill: Arcana, History, Investigation, Medicine or NatureAdvantage on all Intelligence, Wisdom and Chaisma saves against MagicAdditional LanguageChoice of two of the following:* Cast one 1st level spells of your choice once per a long rest(Choice of mental attribute for casting ability)* 1 Cantrip (Choice of mental attribute for casting ability)* Ability to hide while only lightly concealed* Add double your proficiency bonus to a skill of your choice* Animal Companion of CR 0 or 1/8* Dark Vision 120' and Sunlight Sensitivity. Advantage on Stealth skill to hide.Halfling+2 Dexterity, +1 AnyMedium SizeMovement 25'Proficiency with a Musical Instrument or one set of Artisans ToolsAdvantage on Saving Throws against being frightened.Reroll Saving Throws on which you roll a 1.Able to move through the square of a creature or past a creature medium size or larger without incurring an attack of opportunityChoice of two of the following:* Ability to hide while only lightly concealed* 1 Cantrip (Choice of mental attribute for casting ability)* May take a bonus action on your turn to Disengage* Advantage on Saving Throws vs. Poison and Resistance to Poison Damage* Add 1d4 to all of your Persuasion checks* As an action, spend a hit die and either yourself or another target you touch regains hit points equal to it plus your wisdom modifierHobgoblinAbility Modifiers: +2 Constitution, +1 Any OtherMedium SizeMovement 30'Dark Vision: 60'Proficiency in Athletics skillProficiency with two martial weapons or Proficiency with one martial weapon and light armorProficiency with Herbalism KitReroll a failed Saving Throw once per a long restChoice of one of the following:* 1 Use of Bardic Inspiration per short or long rest (die starts at D6 at level 1, increases to D8 at level 5, D10 at level 10 and D12 at level 15)* 1 Maneuver from the Battlemaster and 1 Superioriety Die per short or long rest (die starts at D6 at level 1, increases to D8 at level 3, D10 at level 10 and D12 at level 18)* Movmement 35 and ability to ignore the first level of exhaustion* Dark Vision 120' and Sunlight Sensitivity. +1 Hit Point per level.HumanAbility Modifiers: +1 to any two attributesProficiency in any 1 skillProficiency with any 1 toolAny FeatAdditional non-Native LanguageOrcAbility Modifiers: +2 Strength, +1 Any OtherMedium SizeMovement 30'Dark Vision 60'Proficiency with one of the following skills: Athletics, Intimidate, Nature or SurvivalAble to carry twice normal weight without becoming encumberedMay act for one additional round after hit points are reduced to 0Advantage on Saving Throws against Diseases and able to eat spoiled food without ill effectsAdvantage on rolls to forgage for foodChoice of one of the following:* Natural Explorer with one environment of your choice* May rage once per day like Barbarian* When you score a critical hit, you may roll the weapons damage die one additional time and add it to the total damage* Dark Vision 120' and Sunlight Sensitivity. May add your Constitution modifier to AC while unarmoredHalf-Dwarf+1 Consitution, +1 Any other twoMedium SizeMovement 30'Dark Vision 60'Proficiency in HistoryProficiency with one additional skillAdvantage on Saving Throws vs. Poison and Resistance to Poison DamageOne choice from optional Dwarf traitsHalf-Elf+1 Dexterity, +1 Any other twoMedium SizeMovement 30'Dark Vision 60'2 Skills of your choiceProficiency with one musical instrumentAdvantage on Saving Throws vs. Enchantments and Immunity to Sleep spellOne choice from optional Elf traitsHalf-Hobgoblin+1 Consitution, +1 Any other twoMedium SizeMovement 30'Dark Vision 60'Proficiency in AthleticsProficiency with one additional skillReroll a failed Saving Throw once per a long restOne choice from optional Hobgoblin traitsHalf-Orc+1 Strength, +1 Any other twoMedium SizeMovement 30'Dark Vision 60'2 Skills of your choiceAble to carry twice normal weight without becoming encumberedMay act for one additional round after hit points are reduced to 0One choice from optional Orc traits</blockquote>

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