Short Elves

History of the Race: A rare pairing, but more common as time moves forward. This combination of Elves and Halflings is often brought about by the two races love of nature and magic. As more halflings move into the technologically powerful elven realms, the pairing becomes more common. You'd think the height between the parents would be a problem, but to some it's considered highly attractive.

Physical Description: The short elves look exceptionally similar to their elven compatriots, just about 4- 4.5 feet tall on average and with a bit more rounded face. If you were to get them disrobed, you'd see that they're actually much hairier than the standard elves, especially on the feet and chests.

Society: Short Elves are more accepted within their societies than many half-races, particularly due to the lack of racist behavior in halfling villages, and the elves think them a cute tiny kind of elf, unlike the Half-Elves which often are too 'human' to fit in.

Relations: Short Elves often have a bit of a Napoleon complex when living amongst Elven societies, but are more upright and bullyish in halfling villages. Despite that, they can be as varied as any race.

Alignment and Religion: Usually Neutral Good or Chaotic Good.

Adventurers: Short Elf adventurers usually leave home to fight monsters to prove their worth, and out of a desire to connect with aspects of their heritage around the world.

+2 DEX; +2 CHA; -2 CON: Short Elves are considered very cute and maintain the lithe bodies of their parents. They are stronger than halflings due to their greater stature, but are still relatively frail.

Small: Short-elves are small creatures and gain a +1 size bonus to their AC, a +1 size bonus on attack rolls, a –1 penalty to their Combat Maneuver Bonus and Combat Maneuver Defense, and a +4 size bonus on Stealth checks.

Slow Speed: Short elves have a base speed of 20 feet.

Elf/Halfling Blood: Short elves count as both elves and halflings for any effect related to race.

Short Elf Cuteness: Elves think these tiny elves are exceptionally adorable, and thus get a +2 on diplomacy checks against Elves. But they also get a -2 on Intimidate checks against all races.

Halfling Luck: Halflings receive a +1 racial bonus on all saving throws.

Languages: Short elves begin play speaking Common, Halfling, and Elven. Half-elves with high Intelligence scores can choose any languages they want (except secret languages, such as Druidic).