⚔️ Races of RoP ⚔️

The significance of the human race during the Great War is undeniable. Even with diminished numbers, their social skills and adaptability have allowed them to prosper through dim times. The versatile human tends to be attractive in nature, tolerant of most, and accepting of all peaceful races. These traits allow humans to unite with others in times of need to overcome obstacles that might otherwise lead to their demise.

Inherent Traits:

• Well rounded and versatile.

Attributes:

• No penalities to the race.

Stat Limits: Str 25 : Int 25 : Wis 25 : Dex 24 : Con 25

Stone-Giants are utterly huge and muscular and have very dense, gray, hairless flesh. Although they prefer to live in small tight-knit bands, their tribes are commonly located near other giants or humans for a sense of community and security. Their role in the war against evil is invaluable due to their tremendous strength and pure fighting abilities.

Inherent Traits:

• Rock hard flesh which can absorb large amounts of damage.

Attributes:

• Massive bonuses to Strength and Constitution.
• Great penalties to Wisdom and Intelligence.

Stat Limits: Str 30 : Int 20 : Wis 20 : Dex 24 : Con 30

A dwarf-like race with skin the color of brass and hair that writhes and twists in flames, the Azer's assistance and direction in war is much needed. Their origin is shrouded in mystery and yet their numbers continue to swell. Though unfriendly and taciturn, Azer hold the values of honor and pride of utmost importance. These traits coupled with their incredible skills in warfare make them invaluable companions and they have been adamant in pushing the war to its ends. Frivolously hunting without rest, they are the Azer.

Inherent Traits:

• Natural resistance to fire-based attacks.
• Enhanced energy replenishment.

Attributes:

• Small bonuses to Strength and Constitution.
• Small penalties to Intelligence and Wisdom.

Stat Limits: Str 28 : Int 21 : Wis 21 : Dex 26 : Con 28

If not for the courageous dwarves, the chaotic forces of evil would have surely dominated the realm by now. Their intolerance and mistrust of most evil races has long fueled the timeless war. Not only are the dwarves tenacious fighters, but their expert craftsmanship supplies much needed weapons and armor in times of need. Despite the hardened discipline and organizational skills of dwarven armies, they too suffer their share of losses, albeit much less then other races. Dwarves are short but strong, and take great pride in friendships, beer and beards. Because of their love of precious metals and gems, they are considered greedy by many.

Inherent Traits:

• Tough skin.
• Strong resistance to all poisons.

Attributes:

• Bonuses to Strength and Constitution.
• Penalties to Intelligence and Dexterity.

Stat Limits: Str 28 : Int 20 : Wis 27 : Dex 20 : Con 29

Once thought to be a myth, Atomie are a small arboreal creature with large almond-shaped eyes and pale skin. Their ability to conceal themselves and their homes has kept them relatively safe from the wrath of the evil lord. Only when frustrated orcs started burning entire forests to defeat the wild-elves did these shy creatures finally fight back. In the beginning of the great war, the evil lord sent a wicked blight out towards this race. Once endowed with beautiful translucent wings, the Atomie are now left flightless and full of malice.

Inherent Traits:

• Enhanced energy replenishment.

Attributes:

• Large Bonuses to Dexterity.
• Penalties to Intelligence and Wisdom.

Stat Limits: Str 24 : Int 21 : Wis 23 : Dex 30 : Con 26

Wild-Elves, commonly called wood-elves, are the wild branch of the elf family and are somewhat shorter and stockier than their noble elven cousins. Their agility in their natural surroundings and adeptness in battle has been instrumental in slowing the progression of evil minions. After stumbling across sylvan camps, many a roving band of evil beings have been taken down without a whimper. Though their numbers have suffered drastically, these secretive elves fight onward, offering hope to the wilderness dwelling creatures that rely so much on their protection.

Inherent Traits:

• Enhanced night vision.
• Enhanced energy replenishment.

Attributes:

• Bonuses to Intelligence and Dexterity.
• Penalties to Wisdom.

Stat Limits: Str 25 : Int 27 : Wis 20 : Dex 28 : Con 24

The Dryads are race of beautiful and intelligent tree sprites preferring seclusion inside deep forest sanctuaries. The Great War has robbed them of their oaken homes and has required them to exchange their ideas of habitat preservation for those of brutal bloodshed. Being shy and nonviolent by nature, the Dryads are continually haunted by visions of war and are often filled with great sorrow and guilt.

Inherent Abilities:

• Enhanced protection from the attacks of unholy creatures.

Attributes:

• Large bonuses to Intelligence and Dexterity.
• Large penalities to Strength and Constitution.

Stat Limits: Str 20 : Int 30 : Wis 27 : Dex 28 : Con 19

High-Elves are medium in size with finely chiseled physical features. Commonly they have dark hair, although shades of gold, white, gray, and amber are not unknown. Their words are generally well spoken and somewhat highly pitched. The noble high-elves, resentful of their forgotten place among the races, especially by the humans, probably would not have entered the war except their very existence was at stake. The long awaited assistance of their powerful magic has helped shift the tide of battle and has ensured the survival of all good races.

Inherent Traits:

• Can naturally see well in the dark.

Attributes:

• Bonuses to Intelligence and Wisdom.
• Penalties to Strength and Constitution.

Stat Limits: Str 20 : Int 29 : Wis 28 : Dex 26 : Con 21

Dragonkin are a highly evolved cross of a rare lizard race and a pure dragon. They are bipedal, have wings, and are a wise and hardy race. Long thought to be the backbone of opposition, the evil lord figured breaking their fighting spirit would snap the back of all the opposing races. This action only evoked a greater fighting spirit and though their numbers were severely depleted, they overcame. These winged creatures fight with the true spirit of a dragon and somehow survive everything the evil forces inflict upon them.

Inherent Traits:

• Dragonkin are gifted with flight.
• Protective, scaled skin.

Attributes:

• Small bonuses to Strength, Wisdom, and Constitution.
• Large penalties to Dexterity.

Stat Limits: Str 26 : Int 25 : Wis 27 : Dex 20 : Con 26

Gnarled and haggard from life underground, the Svirfneblin are otherwise similar to their former cousins, the gnomes. Sadly, these deep-dwelling gnomes are all that remain of their race. Their assistance was called upon after the initial advances by evil's minions, who targeted their gnome cousins. Their efforts were futile and their cousins perished. Distraught and alone, the wise Svirfneblin returned home. Though one can still see an occasional Svirfneblin on the surface, most have retreated to their sanctuaries deep, deep underground.

Inherent Traits:

• Immunity to the affects of plague.

Attributes:

• Bonuses to Wisdom.
• Small penalties to Strength and Dexterity.

Stat Limits: Str 22 : Int 25 : Wis 30 : Dex 23 : Con 24

The Centaur is typically a peaceful woodland race and looks to be a cross between a human and a powerful horse, the upper torso resembling man, and the lower torso unmistakably equine. Not until recent times, when the Dark Lord sent forth his wizards to burn the majority of forestlands, did the four-legged centaurians join the ranks of war.

Inherent Traits:

• Conditioned flesh and hair.
• Speedy energy replenishment.

Attributes:

• Small bonuses to Strength and Constitution.
• Obvious penalities to Dexterity.

Stat Limits: Str 28 : Int 27 : Wis 23 : Dex 19 : Con 27

Often referred to as the "little people", these creatures look exactly like humans, except at half their size. These small, stocky individuals who have lived in caverns and hills for decades have finally decided to make contact with the outside world. They are very agile, with lightning quick reflexes. However their out of touch with the outside world has left them a bit naive. Peaceful, unless driven to battle, the halfling is driven by economics and actively pursues improvements in the quality of his life.

Inherent Traits:

• Can see in the dark extremely well.

Attributes:

• Bonuses to Dexterity.
• Penalities to Wisdom.

Stat Limits: Str 26 : Int 24 : Wis 20 : Dex 29 : Con 25