Stout Elves

History of the Race: One of the rarest of all half races, these combinations of Elves and Dwarves are often. completely misunderstood. Their existence isn't even recognized by all races, some disowning the idea that elves and dwarves can breed together, but indeed they can. These star crossed pairings result in these odd children.

Physical Description: Appearing similar to a dwarf in height and width, they often take on a much more elvish appearance, which both races find strange and disturbing. These bulky, beardless beings are much maligned.

Society: As there are so few, there is no real society of these creatures.

Relations: Most races don't get along with them, but Humans are often the most accepting.

Alignment and Religion: Outcasts, these creatures are often Chaotic Neutral.

Adventurers: As bulky creatures of elven stock, they are thought to be particularly good as fighters, rogues, monks, or wizards. Their odd voices and strange appearances make them particularly bad bards.

+2 STR; +2 INT; -2 CHA: While Tough and Smart, they are considered off putting and creepy by many.

Medium: Stout Elves are Medium creatures and have no bonuses or penalties due to their size.

Normal Speed: Stout elves have a base speed of 30 feet.

Dark Vision: Stout elves can see in the dark up to 60 feet.

Mixed Blood: Stout elves count as both elves and dwarves for any effect related to race.

Hardy: Stout Elves get a +3 racial bonus to fortitude checks.

Languages: Stout elves begin play speaking Common, Dwarf, and Elven. Stout elves with high intelligence scores can choose from: Giant, Gnome, Goblin, Orc, Sylvan, Terran, and Undercommon.