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Halfling Racial Traits

Attributes

Description: +2 Dexterity, +2 Charisma, -2 Strength

Halflings are nimble and strong-willed, but their small stature makes them weaker than other races.

Small

Halflings 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

Halflings have a base speed of 20 feet.

Fearless

Halflings receive a +2 racial bonus on all saving throws against fear. This bonus stacks with the bonus granted by halfling luck.

Halfling Luck

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

Keen Senses

Halflings receive a +2 racial bonus on Perception skill checks.

Sure-Footed

Halflings receive a +2 racial bonus on Acrobatics and Climb skill checks.

Weapon Familiarity

Halflings are proficient with slings and treat any weapon with the word “halfling” in its name as a martial weapon.

Languages

Halflings begin play speaking Common and Halfling. Halflings with high Intelligence scores can choose from the following: Dwarven, Elven, Gnome, and Goblin.