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There are many races to choose from in EFU ranging from the standard NWN races to specially scripted, application-only EFU subraces. We recommend new players pick a non-application race to explore the world and get to know the server.
There are many races to choose from in EFU ranging from the standard NWN races to specially scripted, application-only EFU subraces. We recommend new players pick a non-application race to explore the world and get to know the server.
== Non-Application Races of EFU==
<big><big>Standard Subraces (Non-App)</big></big>
The following subraces do not require an application to play. If you'd like to play one of the non-standard subrace variants, simply enter the relevant keyword into the subrace field on character creation. After entering EFU, re-logging will be required. Note that the ability score changes listed here are applied after the standard subrace ability score changes. So for example, a Gold Dwarf's -2 Dex and +2 Cha simply negates the standard dwarf charisma penalty and replaces it with a dexterity penalty instead.


At this time, "Favored Class" for subraces does not actually change anything to do with XP penalty purposes.
At this time, "Favored Class" for subraces does not actually change anything to do with XP penalty purposes.




=== Dwarves and their Subrace choices: ===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
====Gold Dwarf====
|-
Unlike the shield dwarves, the gold dwarves maintained their great kingdom in the Great Rift and did not decline in terrible wars against evil humanoids. While they practiced some magic, they never acquired the hubris that caused the downfall of some human nations. Confident and secure in their remote home, the gold dwarves gained a reputation for haughtiness and pride.
! Base Race !! Subrace !! App Only? || ECL || Stats || Features || Additional Information
 
 
Since the Thunder Blessing, many young gold dwarves have left the Great Rift and are exploring the rest of Faerun. The folk of other lands have learned that while some gold dwarves are aloof and suspicious, for the most part they are forthright warriors and shrewd traders.
 
* Ability Adjustments: -2 Dex, +2 Cha.
* Bonus Feats: Favored Enemy (Aberration).
* Favored Class: Fighter.
* Favored Alignment: Lawful neutral.
* Keywords:gold dwarf.
 
====Shield Dwarf (default)====
The sculpted halls and echoing chambers of dwarven kingdoms are scattered throughout the Underdark like forgotten necklaces of semiprecious stones. Dwarven kingdoms such as Xonathanur, Oghrann, and Gharraghaur taught the less civilized races of Faerun what it meant to hold and wield power. Unlike the ancient human empires, the dwarves distrusted magic, so they were never seduced by the heights of magical folly that toppled Netheril and Imaskar. Instead, the dwarves become locked in eternal wars with goblin-kind and the other dwellers in the Underdark. One by one, the dwarven empires of the north failed, leaving only scattered survivors in the mountains or unconquered sections of the Underdark.
 
 
The clans that survived these battles are the shield dwarves. For many human generations there were divided into two types: the Hidden, given to reclusion and secrecy, and the Wanderers, comfortable with other races and inclined to exploration. Since the Thunder Blessing, the older members of Hidden clans are beginning to change their hearts. Within a few decades the differences between Hidden and Wanderer may become meaningless.
 
* Favored Alignment: Lawful neutral.
* Keywords: N/A.
 
=== Elves and their Subrace Choices: ===
====Moon Elf (default)====
Moon elves are the most common sort of elves in Faerun. Also called silver elves, they have fair skin (sometimes tinged with blue) and hair of silver-white, black, or blue (though rare, humanlike colors are possible). Their eyes are blue or green, with gold flecks. They are the elven subrace most tolerant of humankind and most half elves are descended from moon elves.
 
* Favored Alignment: Chaotic good.
* Keywords: N/A.
 
====Sun Elf====
Sun elves are less common across Faerun than moon elves, because most live on Evermeet, where non-elves are not allowed to tread. Also called gold elves, they have bronze skin; hair of golden blond, copper, or black; and green or gold eyes. They are seen as the most civilized and haughty of elves, preferring to remain separate from humankind and other non-elven races.
 
* Ability Adjustments: -2 Dex, +2 Int.
* Skills: Lore +1, Tinkering +2
* Favored Class: Wizard.
* Favored Alignment: Lawful good, lawful neutral.
* Keywords: sun elf.
 
===Gnomes and their Subrace Choices===
====Rock Gnome (default)====
Rock Gnomes are the most common type of gnomes in Faerun, and are usually just called gnomes since they are the only sort that surface dwellers ever see. They are inquisitive, irrepressible, and at times insincere. Equipped by nature with keen curiosity and a knack for mechanical workings, gnomes excel at intricate crafts such as gem cutting, toy making and clockwork engineering.


* Favored Alignment: Neutral good.
|-
* Keywords: N/A.
! rowspan="3"| Dwarf
| Shield Dwarf (NWN Default)
| No
| 0
| +2 CON, -2 CHA
| Stonecunning, Darkvision, Hardiness vs Poisons, Hardiness vs Spells, Offensive Training vs Orcs, Offensive Training vs Goblinoids, Defensive Training vs Giants, Skill Affinity (Lore)
|


=== Half-Elves and their Subrace Choices: ===
|-
====Half-elf (default)====
| Gold Dwarf
Half-elves have the curiosity and ambition of their human parent, with the refined senses and love of nature of their elven parent, though they are outsiders among both cultures. To humans, half-elves look like elves. To elves, they look like humans. Half-elves are paler, fairer, and smoother-skinned than their human parents, but their actual skin tones and other details vary just as human features do. Half-elves tend to have green, elven eyes.
| No
| 0
| -2 DEX, +2 CHA
| As Default Dwarf, Favored Enemy (Abberation)
|
Gold Dwarves, otherwise known as High Dwarves, are a race of Dwarves that descend from the civilisation of Mount Kulkund, in the north of the Great Ash Desert.
Several hundred years ago, a terrible civil war broke the Kingdom of Mount Kulkund apart. This civil war took place between the Gold Dwarves and their once-cousins, now-rivals, the Deep Dwarves. Much of this history has been lost in the chaos of the war, and should be learned about in-game.
Gold Dwarves have a natural skill with artisanship and accountancy. They make for meticulous mathematicians and architects, as well as fine metallurgists and precise toolworkers.
Gold Dwarves have a cultural taboo against charity, and consider it a grievous insult both to themselves and to their Ancestors, whom they venerate with an almost-religious respect. Gold Dwarves are naturally suspicious of people who use flattery and 'polite manners'; even saying 'please' and 'thank you' could be seen as cunning manipulative behaviour by a Gold Dwarf.
Gold Dwarves are exiles from their ancient home, and many long to reclaim it for their people from the Deep Dwarves who defeated and banished them. No Gold Dwarf player character has been alive long enough to remember the war, though some elderly characters may have been infants during that time and remember fleeing with other refugees.


* Favored Alignment: Any.
Gold Dwarves do not require an application to play, but players should be mindful of their lore when playing one.
* Keywords: N/A.


=== Halflings and their subrace choices: ===
|- style = "background: #d68686"
====Lightfoot Halfling (default)====
| Wild Dwarf
The most common type of halfling seen in the world, the lightfoots are the most likely to give in to their desire to wander. They are at home living side by side with folk of many different races and cultures. Lightfoot halflings are more likely to worship non-halfling deities than any other halfling subrace.
| Yes
| +1
| (As Default Dwarf)  
| As Default Dwarf, Use Poison, Lore +2, +4 vs Disease, +1 vs Poison, 5/- Fire Resistance
|


* Favored Alignment: Neutral good, chaotic good.
|-
! rowspan="4"| Elf
| Moon Elf (NWN Default)
| No
| 0
| +2 DEX, -2 CON
| Sleeplessness, Hardiness vs Enchantments, Weapon Proficiency (Elf), Skill Affinity (Listen), Skill Affinity (Search), Skill Affinity (Spot), Keen Senses, Low Light Vision
|


====Strongheart Halfling====
|-
While the lightfoot halflings value the experience of travel and sight of new lands and peoples, the stronghearts are a more organized, orderly, and industrious race. They build to last and fiercely defend their homelands against threats that their lightfoot kin would simply flee. Northland humans familiar with the easy-going ways of the lightfoot halflings are surprised to learn that some halflings are capable of a warrior tradition and aren't afraid to show a hint of arrogance or confidence in their own abilities and strengths. Strongheart halflings enjoy athletic contests and value exceptional skills of all kinds.
| Sun Elf
| No
| 0
| +2 INT, -2 DEX
| As Default Elf, Lore +1, Tinkering +2
|


* Removed Feats: Lucky.
|- style = "background: #d68686"
* Bonus Feats: Strong Soul.
| Wild Elf
* Favored Class: Fighter.
| Yes
* Favored Alignment: Neutral good.
| 0
* Keywords: strongheart halfling.
| +2 CON, -2 INT
| As Default Elf
|


====Goblin====
|- style = "background:  #d68686"
Mortal enemies of halflings and gnomes, respectively, and just general enemies of pretty much everyone else, the filthy goblins and kobolds are a menace to societies everywhere. Although fiercely territorial and mostly far away from heavily populated areas, they do not often shy away from raiding when the potential is good; and where they are seldom more than a nuisance when alone, in great numbers they can cause great havoc.
| Wood Elf
| Yes
| 0
| +2 STR, +2 CON, -2 INT, -2 CHA
| As Default Elf
|


Goblins stand at 3 to 3-1/2 feet tall at 40 to 45 pounds, with dull and glazed eyes in colors ranging from red to yellow -- much like the color of their skin.
|-
! rowspan="1"| Half Elf
| Half Elf (NWN Default)
| No
| 0
| N/A
| Sleeplessness, Hardiness vs Enchantments, Partial Skill Affinity (Listen), Partial Skill Affinity (Search), Partial Skill Affinity (Spot), Low Light Vision
|


* Racial Type: Goblinoid.
|-
* Ability Adjustments: -2 Str, -2 Cha.
! rowspan="1"| Gnome
* Removed Feats: Lucky.
| Rock Gnome (NWN Default)
* Skills: Move Silently +2, Listen -2.
| No
* Saves: Fear -1.
| 0
* Favored Class: Rogue.
| +2 CON, -2 STR
* Favored Alignment: Neutral evil.
| Hardiness vs Illusions, Offensive Training vs Reptilians, Offensive Training vs Goblinoids, Defensive Training vs Giants, Skill Affinity (Listen), Skill Affinity (Concentration), Spell Focus (Illusion), Low Light Vision, Small Stature
* Keywords: goblin.
|


=====Restrictions=====
|-
! rowspan="3"| Halfling
| Lightfoot Halfling (NWN Default)
| No
| 0
| +2 DEX, -2 STR
| Skill Affinity (Move Silent), Skill Affinity (Listen), Lucky, Fearless, Good Aim, Small Stature
|


*Goblins gain a significant experience handicap, unless they are an application goblin, in which case they gain experience normally
|-
*Goblins are only be able to reach a maximum of 15,000 experience (or level six), unless they are an application goblin, in which case, they can level normally
| Strongheart Halfling
*Goblins cannot respawn at all, but can be raised or resurrected, unless they are an application goblin, in which case, they can respawn normally
| No
*Goblins cannot be subdued or the victim of blackout. They may only be knocked into negative hit points, or subsequently killed, unless they are an application goblin, in which case, they can be subdued or the victim of blackout normally
| 0
| (As Default Halfling)
| As Default Halfling, Strong Soul feat, Removed feat: Lucky
|


=====More Information=====
|- style = "background:  #d68686"
| Ashfolk Halfling
| Yes
| 0
| (As Default Halfling)
| As default Halfling, Immunity; Blindness, Removed Feats: Lucky and Good Aim
|
The Ashfolk are a nocturnal race of halflings with markedly pale skin and dark black to slightly grey hair. Their eyes are covered with thin sheets of fibrous material, giving them a glassy appearance.
They have a long history in the desert as great civilization-builders, administrators, and merchants. These many society-building projects litter the wastes, the most notable of which was a large Caliphate that was a time of great peace and prosperity for the people of the desert. They are the main residents of Baz'eel, Qa'im, and many other (smaller) city-states scattered throughout the sands.
The Ashfolk are obligate pacifists. Guards and soldiers in ashfolk cities are almost always selected from among other races. However, this prohibition is exclusively a personal affair. They freely utilize bodyguards, conjurations, mercenaries, and assassins.
They have a strong cultural inclination towards charity, though the specific form it takes varies; many, particularly among the elite, make large and extravagant showings of it to others to advance in status. Because of this, bribery is completely acceptable in ashfolk culture. Changing one's stance or circumventing the rules as the result of a generous gift is seen as an appropriate response to 'charity'.


The DM team would also like to state the following:


*Goblins, even those applied for, endure a much more difficult life than most other characters. If you are not mature enough to handle the very inevitable and perhaps seemingly unfair loss of such PCs, we ask that you refrain from playing them
|-
*Goblins are not allowed in Ticker Square or the Peerage Ward without the oversight of a DM. This would include, but is not limited to, areas prefixed with "Ring 99 - Peerage Ward" or "Ring 99 - Ticker Square". Even then, we warn that they are much more likely to be targeted and killed by a large variety of other NPCs and PCs in other places/hubs in the world. Breaking this rule will result in retirement.
! rowspan="1"| Stonefolk
*Playing a goblin is a privilege we allow to players in trust. In return we expect that they are represented accurately, courteous in conflict IC/OOC, and have good sportsmanship whether they feel they win or lose
| Stonefolk
*We stress that players '''realize these are monstrous, even verminous races, that offer a significant and unique challenge.''' We ask people playing them consciously do so in such a way to enhance the enjoyment of others
| No
*All PVP rules still apply, whether you are a goblin, or against them. We reserve the right to quickly retire PCs and/or restrict you from playing these available subraces, if a DM believes that you are unable to do the things listed above responsibly
| 0
| +1 STR, +1 WIS, -2 DEX
| Darkvision, Toughness
|
The Stonefolk are tall, muscular creatures with brown or pale-grey skin. They have no irises, and their hair exhibits as hard, thin strands.
They are a people of uncertain provenance, who have long forgotten their origins. There are many competing theories among the academies of Baz’eel, but all that is truly known is that they have been a perennial, if peripheral, presence in the Great Ash Desert for a thousand years. The Stonefolk have no kingdoms, nor do they hold any political power. Instead they are marked with a pronounced melancholy. They serve as stonemasons and labourers, else wander in small groups in the company of their groknaks. Within the cities, the Stonefolk live in Tablets, which serve as enclaves reserved for them.
Stonefolk culture is orally transmitted, and their praise-singers are the living embodiment of their culture. While not unintelligent, they have no patience for book learning and are slow and considered in all things. They have a distaste for violence and warfare.


=== Half-Orcs and their subrace choices: ===
|-
====Half-orc (default)====
! rowspan="2"| Human
Half-Orcs are the short-tempered and sullen result of human and orc pairings. They would rather act than ponder and would rather fight than argue. They love simple pleasures, such as feasting, boasting, and wild dancing. They are an asset at the right sort of party, but not at the duchess's grand ball. Half-orcs are as tall as humans but their brutish features betray their lineage. They also regard scars as tokens of pride and things of beauty.
| Human
| No
| 0
| N/A
| Quick to Master, Skilled
|


* Favored Alignment: Any.
|- style = "background: #FFC300 "
* Keywords: N/A.
| ???
| Yes
| 0
| [COMING SOON]
| [NOT YET AVAILABLE]
|


===Humans and their subrace choices===
====Human (default)====
Humans are the most adaptable of the common races. Short generations and a penchant for migration and conquest mean they are very physically diverse as well. Skin shades range from nearly black to very pale, hair from black to blond, and facial hair (for men) from sparse to thick. Humans are often unorthodox in their dress, sporting unusual hairstyles, fanciful clothes, tattoos, and the like.


* Favored Alignment: Any.
* Keywords: N/A.


|}
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Latest revision as of 11:11, 5 November 2023

There are many races to choose from in EFU ranging from the standard NWN races to specially scripted, application-only EFU subraces. We recommend new players pick a non-application race to explore the world and get to know the server.

At this time, "Favored Class" for subraces does not actually change anything to do with XP penalty purposes.


Base Race Subrace App Only? ECL Stats Features Additional Information
Dwarf Shield Dwarf (NWN Default) No 0 +2 CON, -2 CHA Stonecunning, Darkvision, Hardiness vs Poisons, Hardiness vs Spells, Offensive Training vs Orcs, Offensive Training vs Goblinoids, Defensive Training vs Giants, Skill Affinity (Lore)
Gold Dwarf No 0 -2 DEX, +2 CHA As Default Dwarf, Favored Enemy (Abberation)
Gold Dwarves, otherwise known as High Dwarves, are a race of Dwarves that descend from the civilisation of Mount Kulkund, in the north of the Great Ash Desert.

Several hundred years ago, a terrible civil war broke the Kingdom of Mount Kulkund apart. This civil war took place between the Gold Dwarves and their once-cousins, now-rivals, the Deep Dwarves. Much of this history has been lost in the chaos of the war, and should be learned about in-game.

Gold Dwarves have a natural skill with artisanship and accountancy. They make for meticulous mathematicians and architects, as well as fine metallurgists and precise toolworkers.

Gold Dwarves have a cultural taboo against charity, and consider it a grievous insult both to themselves and to their Ancestors, whom they venerate with an almost-religious respect. Gold Dwarves are naturally suspicious of people who use flattery and 'polite manners'; even saying 'please' and 'thank you' could be seen as cunning manipulative behaviour by a Gold Dwarf.

Gold Dwarves are exiles from their ancient home, and many long to reclaim it for their people from the Deep Dwarves who defeated and banished them. No Gold Dwarf player character has been alive long enough to remember the war, though some elderly characters may have been infants during that time and remember fleeing with other refugees.
Gold Dwarves do not require an application to play, but players should be mindful of their lore when playing one.
Wild Dwarf Yes +1 (As Default Dwarf) As Default Dwarf, Use Poison, Lore +2, +4 vs Disease, +1 vs Poison, 5/- Fire Resistance
Elf Moon Elf (NWN Default) No 0 +2 DEX, -2 CON Sleeplessness, Hardiness vs Enchantments, Weapon Proficiency (Elf), Skill Affinity (Listen), Skill Affinity (Search), Skill Affinity (Spot), Keen Senses, Low Light Vision
Sun Elf No 0 +2 INT, -2 DEX As Default Elf, Lore +1, Tinkering +2
Wild Elf Yes 0 +2 CON, -2 INT As Default Elf
Wood Elf Yes 0 +2 STR, +2 CON, -2 INT, -2 CHA As Default Elf
Half Elf Half Elf (NWN Default) No 0 N/A Sleeplessness, Hardiness vs Enchantments, Partial Skill Affinity (Listen), Partial Skill Affinity (Search), Partial Skill Affinity (Spot), Low Light Vision
Gnome Rock Gnome (NWN Default) No 0 +2 CON, -2 STR Hardiness vs Illusions, Offensive Training vs Reptilians, Offensive Training vs Goblinoids, Defensive Training vs Giants, Skill Affinity (Listen), Skill Affinity (Concentration), Spell Focus (Illusion), Low Light Vision, Small Stature
Halfling Lightfoot Halfling (NWN Default) No 0 +2 DEX, -2 STR Skill Affinity (Move Silent), Skill Affinity (Listen), Lucky, Fearless, Good Aim, Small Stature
Strongheart Halfling No 0 (As Default Halfling) As Default Halfling, Strong Soul feat, Removed feat: Lucky
Ashfolk Halfling Yes 0 (As Default Halfling) As default Halfling, Immunity; Blindness, Removed Feats: Lucky and Good Aim
The Ashfolk are a nocturnal race of halflings with markedly pale skin and dark black to slightly grey hair. Their eyes are covered with thin sheets of fibrous material, giving them a glassy appearance.

They have a long history in the desert as great civilization-builders, administrators, and merchants. These many society-building projects litter the wastes, the most notable of which was a large Caliphate that was a time of great peace and prosperity for the people of the desert. They are the main residents of Baz'eel, Qa'im, and many other (smaller) city-states scattered throughout the sands. 

The Ashfolk are obligate pacifists. Guards and soldiers in ashfolk cities are almost always selected from among other races. However, this prohibition is exclusively a personal affair. They freely utilize bodyguards, conjurations, mercenaries, and assassins.

They have a strong cultural inclination towards charity, though the specific form it takes varies; many, particularly among the elite, make large and extravagant showings of it to others to advance in status. Because of this, bribery is completely acceptable in ashfolk culture. Changing one's stance or circumventing the rules as the result of a generous gift is seen as an appropriate response to 'charity'.


Stonefolk Stonefolk No 0 +1 STR, +1 WIS, -2 DEX Darkvision, Toughness
The Stonefolk are tall, muscular creatures with brown or pale-grey skin. They have no irises, and their hair exhibits as hard, thin strands.

They are a people of uncertain provenance, who have long forgotten their origins. There are many competing theories among the academies of Baz’eel, but all that is truly known is that they have been a perennial, if peripheral, presence in the Great Ash Desert for a thousand years. The Stonefolk have no kingdoms, nor do they hold any political power. Instead they are marked with a pronounced melancholy. They serve as stonemasons and labourers, else wander in small groups in the company of their groknaks. Within the cities, the Stonefolk live in Tablets, which serve as enclaves reserved for them.

Stonefolk culture is orally transmitted, and their praise-singers are the living embodiment of their culture. While not unintelligent, they have no patience for book learning and are slow and considered in all things. They have a distaste for violence and warfare.
Human Human No 0 N/A Quick to Master, Skilled
??? Yes 0 [COMING SOON] [NOT YET AVAILABLE]