5e D&D Character Idea - Halfelf

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Half-elves are often they are associated with music, travel, bards, independence and difficult childhoods. Split between the human and elven cultures, many like to play them for their roleplaying challenges

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Aszala is a female half-elf Sorcerer

Background - Entertainer
Family - you have one older sibling and one younger brother. Your father is a renowned witch and recently died
Extra skill - Perception

Trait - I enjoy arriving at a new place and making friends over a glass of wine
Ideal - I must confront an evil let out by one of my parents centuries ago
Bond - I seek ancient secrets that could tear up the world
Flaw - I'll risk anything for wealth and status

Trinket - A small book of poems signed by seven bards
Possible Pet - Hazard is a lazy hawk with a distinctive collar. They were a gift from a lover


Traulam Yaeldrin is a female half-elf Warlock

Background - Outlander
Family - Your father is a famed hunter and raised you alongside twin sisters. He revealed a secret about your mother soon before you left home
Extra skill - Investigation

Trait - I have a song or poem for every occasion
Ideal - Creativity. I try a new experience each day to feed a creative mind
Bond - I seek ancient secrets that could tear up the world
Flaw - I have trouble following rules

Trinket - A small book of poems signed by seven bards
Elven backstory element - a winged elf
Possible Pet - Selune is a independent rat. They belonged to another traveler but preferred you instead


Miri Shin is a female half-elf Bard

Background - Sage
Family - You were raised by your father.
Extra skill - Sleight of Hand

Trait - I try to see the good side of everything
Ideal - Faith. If I do the right thing then my faith will be rewarded in kind
Bond - I have relatives of elven and human blood all over the lands
Flaw - I can't resist a challenge

Trinket - A statuette of a flying cat with an inspirational quote in Sylvan
Elven backstory element - quiver of a wood elf ranger
Human backstory element - a young necromancer
Possible Pet - Hazard is a lazy hawk with a distinctive collar. They were a gift from a lover


Aseir is a half-elf Rogue

Background - Acolyte
Family - our come from a half-elf family with a long tradition of adventuring. You have one older brother and four younger sisters but your brother is heavily in debt
Extra skill - Persuasion

Trait - I know many elven and human stories and often combine them to create new ones
Ideal - People. The people around me are all that matter, not ideals
Bond - I have a fascination with those who live less than a century
Flaw - I'll do anything for a chance of glory

Trinket - An intricate half-finished map
Possible Pet - Slick is a friendly toad who will do tricks for food


Ilmadia is a half-elf Bard

Background - Urchin
Family - You are the oldest of eight siblings and your family traveled frequently as you grew. Some of your brothers and sisters want to join you on your adventures.
Extra skill - History

Trait - I know many elven and human stories and often combine them to create new ones
Ideal - Destiny. I am fated to do great things. I have a duty to this fate
Bond - Nothing is more important than the other members of my family
Flaw - My hatred of those who wronged me is blind and unwavering

Trinket - A crystal heart that is a fertility charm
Human backstory element - a duck-feather pillow
Possible Pet - Harp is an amusing parrot who can sing several tunes