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You have enough human features that it's easy for you to pass for a pureblooded human.
You've long been a friend to animals, and feel safer when there are animals nearby.
You've long been a friend to animals, and feel safer when animals are nearby.
Long ago, your ancestors' blood mixed with that of dragons.
Your family brought the secrets of dwarven brewing to non-dwarven lands.
You have worked for a crime lord, either as a low-level enforcer or as a guard, and are adept at frightening away people.
You have worked for a crime lord, either as a low-level enforcer or as a guard, and are adept at frightening away people.
At some point you were tainted with the corruption of the undead, and you have gained some of their defenses.
One of your parents was a member of a wild elven tribe, and you've inherited a portion of your elven parent's quick reflexes.
One of your parents was a member of a wild elven tribe, and you've inherited a portion of your elven parent's quick reflexes.
As a child, your parents sent you to a distant wizard's tower as an apprentice so that you might learn the arcane arts.
As a child, your parents sent you to a distant wizard's tower as an apprentice so that you could learn the arcane arts.
The blood of fiends taints your line, manifesting physically, though it may be barely noticeable.
Having lived outside of traditional elf society for much or all of your life, you know the world can be cruel, dangerous, and unforgiving of the weak.
Having lived outside of traditional elf society for much or all of your life, you know the world can be cruel, dangerous, and unforgiving of the weak.
Your parents allowed escaping slaves to hide in your home, and the stories you've heard from them instilled into you a deep loathing of slavery.
Your parents allowed escaping slaves to hide in your home, and the stories you've heard from them instilled into you a deep loathing of slavery.
Your keen senses lead you to hidden treasures.
Your keen senses lead you to hidden treasures.
Driven from town after town because of your heritage, you have become adept at living apart from others.