Basic Races of The D&D World

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There are many different races in D&D that can be played by players who
wish to make a character that isn't a human.

Note: the races listed below are only those likely to be played by players There are many more that the DM can use as encounters




  • Elves
  • Dwarves
  • Halflings
  • Half-Orcs
  • Goblins
  • Githyanki
  • Githzerai
  • Aasimars
  • Teiflings
  • Gnomes

Dwarves are generally about 4 feet tall and exceptionally broad, their arms and legs would be wider than those of a human. Despite their shortness they are probably just as heavy as a human and are usually stronger although they are much less flexible. Most Dwarves live underground in huge cities carved from the rock, they trade mined ore and crafted goods with other subterranean creatures and also many surface dwelling races. They are excellent metal workers and good at close combat fighting.



Elves are a little bit shorter than humans but much thinner and much more elegant. They have fair skin and no facial hair, warts, or anything unsightly that humans and dwarves seem to aquire. Their features are well defined and pointed. They have large sharp ears, thin noses, sharp chins, eyebrows and eyes. Elves live for a very long time (several hundred years) they make their homes in the forests and delight in music and beauty. Although they lack the strength and toughness of humans and dwarves they are exceptionally agile and generally more quick witted and intelligent.



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