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Drow 2014

Your drow character has certain characteristics in common with all other drow.

Traits

Ability Score Increase

Your Intelligence score increases by 2.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Superior Darkvision

Accustomed to life in the darkest depths of the world, you can see in dim light within 120 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You can't discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.

Age

Drow physically mature at the same rate as humans, but they aren't considered adults until they reach the age of 50. They typically live to be around 500.

Alignment

Drow believe in reason and rationality, which leads them to favor lawful activities. However, their current dire situation makes them more prone than their ancestors to chaotic behavior. Their vicious fight for survival makes them capable of doing great evil in the name of self-preservation, although they are not, by nature, prone to evil in other circumstances.

Size

Drow are slightly shorter and slimmer than humans. Your size is Medium.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Elvish and your choice of Common or Undercommon.

Fey Ancestry

You have advantage on saving throws against being charmed, and magic can't put you to sleep.

Mind of Steel

You understand the complexities of minds, as well as the magic that can affect them. You have advantage on Wisdom, Intelligence, and Charisma saving throws against spells.

Sunlight Sensitivity

You have disadvantage on attack rolls and on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight when you, the target of your attack, or whatever you are trying to perceive is in direct sunlight.

Subraces

Source: Tome of Heroes (Kobold Press) · License: OPEN GAME LICENSE Version 1.0a details