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=ELF=

{{3.5e Monster Classic
|monster=Elf, 1st-Level [[SRD:Warrior|Warrior]]
|size=Medium |type=Humanoid |subtypes=Elf 
|hd=1d8  |hp=4 
|init=+1
|speed=30 ft. (6 squares)
|ac=15 (+1 [[SRD:Dexterity|Dex]], +3 [[SRD:Studded Leather Armor|studded leather]], +1 [[SRD:Light Shield|light shield]]) |touch=11  |flat=14 
|bab=+1 |grapple=+2
|at=[[SRD:Longsword|Longsword]] +2 melee (1d8+1/19–20) or [[SRD:Longbow|longbow]] +3 ranged (1d8/x3)
|full_at=[[SRD:Longsword|Longsword]] +2 melee(1d8+1/19–20) or [[SRD:Longbow|longbow]] +3 ranged (1d8/x3)
|space=5 ft. |reach=5 ft.
|sa=None
|sq=Elven traits
|fort=+2 |ref=+1 |will=–1*
|str=13|dex=13|con=10|int=10|wis=9 |cha=8
|skills=[[SRD:Hide Skill|Hide]] +1, [[SRD:Listen Skill|Listen]] +2, [[SRD:Search Skill|Search]] +3, [[SRD:Spot Skill|Spot]] +2
|feats=[[SRD:Weapon Focus|Weapon Focus]] (longbow)
|env=Temperate forest<BR>(Half-elf: Temperate forests)<BR>(Aquatic: Temperate aquatic)<BR>(Gray: Temperate mountains)<BR>(Wild: Warm forests)<BR>(Wood: Temperate forests)
|org=Squad (2–4), company (11–20 plus 2 3rd-level sergeants and 1 leader of 3rd–6th level), or band (30–100 plus 20% noncombatants plus 1 3rd-level sergeant per 10 adults, 5 5th-level lieutenants, and 3 7th-level captains)
|cr=1/2
|treas=Standard
|align=Usually [[SRD:Chaotic Good|chaotic good]]<BR>(Wood: [[SRD:Neutral|Usually neutral]])
|adv=By [[SRD:Classes|character class]]
|la=+0
}}
Elves average 5 feet tall and typically weigh just over 100 pounds. They live on fruits and grains, though they occasionally hunt for fresh meat. Elves prefer colorful clothes, usually with a green-and-gray cloak that blends well with the colors of the forest.

Elves speak Elven, and most also know Common and Sylvan.

Most elves encountered outside their homes are [[SRD:Warrior|warriors]]; the information presented here is for one of 1st level.

===Combat===

Elves are cautious warriors and take time to analyze their opponents and the location of the fight if at all possible, maximizing their advantage by using ambushes, snipers, and camouflage. They prefer to fire from [[SRD:Cover|cover]] and retreat before they are found, repeating this maneuver until all of their enemies are [[SRD:Dead|dead]].

They prefer [[SRD:Longbow|longbows]], [[SRD:Shortbow|shortbows]], [[SRD:Rapier|rapiers]], and [[SRD:Longsword|longswords]]. In melee, elves are graceful and deadly, using complex maneuvers that are beautiful to observe. Their [[SRD:Wizard|wizards]] often use ''[[SRD:Sleep|sleep]]'' [[SRD:Creature Spells and Powers#Spells|spells]] during combat because these won’t affect other elves.

'''Elf Traits ([[SRD:Ex|Ex]]):''' Elves possess the following racial traits.

* +2 [[SRD:Dexterity|Dexterity]], –2 [[SRD:Constitution|Constitution]].

* Medium size.

* An elf ’s base land speed is 30 feet.

* Immunity to ''[[SRD:Sleep|sleep]]'' [[SRD:Creature Spells and Powers#Spells|spells]] and effects, and a +2 racial [[SRD:Saving Throw|saving throw]] bonus against enchantment [[SRD:Creature Spells and Powers#Spells|spells]] or effects. (Not reflected in the [[SRD:Saving Throw|saving throw]] modifiers given here.)

* [[SRD:Low-Light Vision|Low-light vision]].

* Weapon Proficiency: Elves are automatically proficient with the [[SRD:Longsword|longsword]], [[SRD:Rapier|rapier]], [[SRD:Longbow|longbow]], [[SRD:Composite Longbow|composite longbow]], [[SRD:Shortbow|shortbow]], and [[SRD:Composite Shortbow|composite shortbow]].

* +2 racial bonus on [[SRD:Listen Skill|Listen]], [[SRD:Search Skill|Search]], and [[SRD:Spot Skill|Spot]] checks. An elf who merely passes within 5 feet of a secret or concealed door is entitled to a [[SRD:Search Skill|Search]] check to notice it as if she were actively looking for it.

* Automatic [[SRD:Speak Language Skill|Languages]]: Common, Elven. Bonus [[SRD:Speak Language Skill|Languages]]: Draconic, Gnoll, Gnome, Goblin, Orc, Sylvan.

* Favored [[SRD:Class|Class]]: [[SRD:Wizard|Wizard]].

The elf [[SRD:Warrior|warrior]] presented here had the following ability scores before racial adjustments: [[SRD:Strength|Str]] 13, [[SRD:Dexterity|Dex]] 11, [[SRD:Constitution|Con]] 12, [[SRD:Intelligence|Int]] 10, [[SRD:Wisdom|Wis]] 9, [[SRD:Charisma|Cha]] 8.

===SUBRACES===
The above information describes the high elf, the most common variety. There are five other major subraces of elf, in addition to half-elves, who share enough elven characteristics to be included here.

====Half-Elf====

Half-elves are not truly an elf subrace, but they are often mistaken for elves. Half-elves usually inherit a good blend of their parents’ physical characteristics.

'''Half-Elf Traits ([[SRD:Ex|Ex]]):''' Half-elves possess the following racial traits.
*Medium size.
*A half-elf ’s base land speed is 30 feet.
*Immunity to ''[[SRD:Sleep|sleep]]'' [[SRD:Creature Spells and Powers#Spells|spells]] and similar magical effects, and a +2 racial bonus on [[SRD:Saving Throw|saving throws]] against enchantment [[SRD:Creature Spells and Powers#Spells|spells]] or effects.
*[[SRD:Low-Light Vision|Low-light vision]].
* +1 racial bonus on [[SRD:Listen Skill|Listen]], [[SRD:Search Skill|Search]], and [[SRD:Spot Skill|Spot]] checks. A half-elf does not have the elf ’s ability to notice secret doors simply by passing near them.
* +2 racial bonus on [[SRD:Diplomacy Skill|Diplomacy]] and [[SRD:Gather Information Skill|Gather Information]] checks: Half-elves get along naturally with all people. This bonus may not apply in situations or settings where half-elves are viewed with distrust.
*Elven Blood: For all effects related to race, a half-elf is considered an elf. Half-elves, for example, are just as vulnerable to special effects that affect elves as their elf ancestors are, and they can use magic items that are only usable by elves.
*Automatic [[SRD:Speak Language Skill|Languages]]: Common, Elven. Bonus [[SRD:Speak Language Skill|Languages]]: Any (other than secret [[SRD:Speak Language Skill|languages]], such as [[SRD:Druid|Druid]]ic).
*Favored [[SRD:Class|Class]]: Any. When determining whether a [[SRD:Multiclass Characters|multiclass]] half-elf takes an experience point penalty for multiclassing, her highest-level [[SRD:Class|class]] does not count.

====Aquatic Elf====

Also called sea elves, these creatures are waterbreathing cousins to land-dwelling elves.

Aquatic elves fight underwater with [[SRD:Trident|tridents]], [[SRD:Spear|spears]], and [[SRD:Net|nets]].

'''Aquatic Elf Traits ([[SRD:Ex|Ex]]):''' These traits are in addition to the high elf traits, except where noted.
* +2 [[SRD:Dexterity|Dexterity]], –2 [[SRD:Intelligence|Intelligence]]. These adjustments replace the high elf ’s [[SRD:Ability Scores|ability score]] adjustments.
*An aquatic elf has the [[SRD:Aquatic Subtype|aquatic subtype]].
*An aquatic elf has a swim speed of 40 feet.
*Gills: Aquatic elves can survive out of the water for 1 hour per point of [[SRD:Constitution|Constitution]] (after that, refer to the suffocation rules).
*Superior [[SRD:Low-Light Vision|Low-Light Vision]]: Aquatic elves can see four times as far as a human in starlight, moonlight, torchlight, and similar conditions of low illumination. This trait replaces the high elf ’s [[SRD:Low-Light Vision|low-light vision]].
*Favored [[SRD:Class|Class]]: [[SRD:Fighter|Fighter]]. This trait replaces the high elf ’s favored [[SRD:Class|class]].

====Drow====

See: [[SRD:Drow]]

====Gray Elf====

Taller and grander in physical appearance than others of their race, gray elves have a reputation for being aloof and arrogant (even by elven standards). They have either silver hair and amber eyes or pale golden hair and violet eyes. They prefer clothing of white, silver, yellow, or gold, with cloaks of deep blue or purple.

'''Gray Elf Traits ([[SRD:Ex|Ex]]):''' These traits are in addition to the high elf traits.
* +2 [[SRD:Intelligence|Intelligence]], –2 [[SRD:Strength|Strength]].

====Wild Elf====

Wild elves are barbaric and tribal. Wild elves’ hair color ranges from black to light brown, lightening to silvery white with age. They dress in simple clothing of [[SRD:Animal Type|animal]] skins and basic [[SRD:Plant Type|plant]] weaves.

'''Wild Elf Traits ([[SRD:Ex|Ex]]):''' These traits are in addition to the high elf traits, except where noted.
* +2 [[SRD:Dexterity|Dexterity]], –2 [[SRD:Intelligence|Intelligence]]. These adjustments replace the high elf ’s [[SRD:Ability Scores|ability score]] adjustments.
*Favored [[SRD:Class|Class]]: [[SRD:Sorcerer|Sorcerer]]. This trait replaces the high elf ’s favored [[SRD:Class|class]].

====Wood Elf====

Their hair color ranges from yellow to a coppery red, and they are more muscular than other elves. Their clothing is in dark shades of green and earth tones to better blend in with their natural surroundings.

'''Wood Elf Traits ([[SRD:Ex|Ex]]):''' These traits are in addition to the high elf traits, except where noted.
* +2 [[SRD:Strength|Strength]], –2 [[SRD:Intelligence|Intelligence]].
*Favored [[SRD:Class|Class]]: [[SRD:Ranger|Ranger]]. This trait replaces the high elf ’s favored [[SRD:Class|class]].

'''See Wikipedia Entry:''' [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elf Elf]


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==See also==
*[[SRD:Elf Subtype]]
*[[Canon:Elf (Dragonlance)]]

[[Category:SRD]]
[[Category:OGL]]
[[Category:Monster]]
Alignment	Usually chaotic good (Wood: Usually neutral) +
Challenge Rating	1/2 +
Environment	Temperate forest (Half-elf: Temperate forests) (Aquatic: Temperate aquatic) (Gray: Temperate mountains) (Wild: Warm forests) (Wood: Temperate forests) +
Level Adjustment	+0 +
Size	Medium +
Subtype	Elf +
Title	Elf +
Type	Humanoid +