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 Table of Contents
Part I: Heroes 4 Part II: Magic ##
Chapter 1: Races .........................................................5 Chapter 6: Spells ..................................................... ##
Choosing a Side .................................................................... 5 Spell Lists .............................................................................##
Choosing a Race ....................................................................6 Spell Descriptions .............................................................. ##
Languages ...............................................................................6
Races of the Alliance ............................................................7 Part III: Variant Rules ##
Human ................................................................................. 8 Hero Points ................................................................................. ##
Dwarf ................................................................................. 10 Mana .............................................................................................##
Night Elf ............................................................................ 12
Gnome ............................................................................... 15 Appendix A: Shapeshifts ##
Draenei ..............................................................................16
Worgen .............................................................................. 18
Races of the Horde .............................................................20 Appendix B: Demon Companions ##
Orc ......................................................................................21
Forsaken ............................................................................23 Appendix C: World Map ##
Tauren ................................................................................25
Troll .................................................................................... 37
Blood Elf ........................................................................... 39
Goblin ................................................................................ 31
Allied Races ......................................................................... 33
Nightborne ........................................................................34
Pandaren ...........................................................................36
Void Elf .............................................................................. 38
Vulpera .............................................................................. 39
Chapter 2: Classes ..................................................##
Death Knight ........................................................................##
Demon Hunter .....................................................................##
Druid ......................................................................................##
Hunter ................................................................................... ##
Mage ...................................................................................... ##
Monk ......................................................................................##
Paladin .................................................................................. ##
Priest ..................................................................................... ##
Rogue .....................................................................................##
Shaman .................................................................................##
Warlock ................................................................................. ##
Warrior ..................................................................................##
Chapter 3: New Backgrounds ..................... ##
Dark Apothecary ................................................................. ##
Double Agent ....................................................................... ##
Faction Fostered ..................................................................##
Kirin Tor Apprentice ...........................................................##
Chapter 4: New Equipment .............................##
Starting Equipment ............................................................##
Exotic Weapons ...................................................................##
New Adventuring Gear and Tools ....................................##
Chapter 5: Customization Options ...... ##
New Feats .............................................................................##
Racial Feats ..........................................................................##
Part I
Creating a Hero
Chapter 1: Races
A
rmies and factions have always defined the
Warcraft world, and two of the most powerful
factions on Azeroth today are the Alliance and
Horde. Most players belong to one faction or
the other, although anomalies do exist.
Choosing a Side
At character creation, every player must choose their
character’s faction. It is as much a part of the hero as their
class or background. All characters in a party are usually of
the same faction.
Although every race has an affiliation, there are excep-
tions. Creating a character outside their normal affiliation
is challenging, but offers a great roleplay opportunities for
the player. Some suggestions are listed below.
The character was born into the faction.
The character was saved or befriended by
members of the faction.
The character fled from their faction.
The character witnessed members of their faction
doing something they found reprehensible.
The Alliance
The Alliance have proven themselves to be fierce comba-
tants, often giving their lives when called for. The faction is
not a uniform governmental body, but is a coalition of
mutual military and economic aid. Diplomacy is key within
the Alliance and decisions are traditionally made by being
voted on by the Alliance's most influential members. Storm-
wind is described as the most powerful force in the now
multiracial Alliance. With it becoming the de facto leader of
the remaining human kingdoms and entering a powerful
alliance with the strongest dwarven kingdom, Ironforge,
Stormwind has thus been shown to be the most influential
kingdom and therefore the de facto driving force of Alliance
politics. Therefore, Stormwind is undisputedly looked to
for maintaining the Alliance and its policies. Stormwind is
where the main superpowers of the Alliance conference to
discuss world issues and mutual defense. The majority of
Alliance citizens also recognize Stormwind City as the
heart of the Alliance. The High King coordinates the
workings of the Alliance's armies in order to safeguard the
Alliance's interests and defense.
Even now, as always, humans are the glue that hold the
Alliance together, being the most numerous and diplomatic
of the member races. The armies of Stormwind are
primarily stationed in the southern Eastern Kingdoms,
securing regions such as Elwynn Forest, Duskwood,
Westfall, and the Redridge Mountains, as well as having
outposts and bases stationed at key points in Lordaeron,
Northrend, and Kalimdor. The armies of Ironforge are
mainly stationed in Khaz Modan along with their gnome
allies, and the night elven armies are mainly defending
northern Kalimdor from the Horde's deforestation
of Ashenvale. The remaining draenei forces
are still trying to secure their new home on
Azuremyst Isle, and are also stationed in
Outland. The recently brought in
Gilnean armies are defending them-
selves from the endless Forsaken.
The Horde
The Horde makes no compromises when it comes to
excellence, and the power and ferocity of their warriors is
legendary. Misunderstood by many as evil, the Horde
possesses a strong code of honor and strict laws for
disobedience. All members of the Horde have to swear a
blood oath to join the faction and are thus obligated to
follow the warchief's commands and support the warchief
in war if the warchief calls upon them for aid. The position
of warchief can be attained by having the previous warchief
choose a successor or challenging the current warchief to a
Mak'gora: a prearranged duel with deadly weapons
between two people following a formal procedure in the
presence of witnesses and traditionally fought until one
party yields or is killed, usually to settle a quarrel involving
a point of honor. Above all else, the title warchief is granted
to those who display strength and decisive action.
The warchief may accept ambassadors and advisors
from all the different tribes and members of the Horde to
makes sure their voice is heard in the running of the fledg-
ling hegemony but ultimately, only the warchief may have
the final say in matters concerning the entire Horde. Each
race within the Horde choose a single leader to govern
their people and their people's kingdoms and also to repre-
sent their people in the high Horde echelon.
Despite their somewhat monstrous appearance, the
majority of the Horde is not evil, much like the Alliance, it is
comprised of diverse factions and individuals who possess
a wide range of values and virtues. Even so, there is one
expectation that must be met when joining the Horde:
regardless of gender or station, all are expected to pull
their own weight and give their talents for the betterment of
the Horde. When weakness is a liability to the of the Horde,
it is the duty of the strong to usurp control from the incom-
petent and redeem the Horde.
Lok'tar ogar! Victory or death—These words bind one to
the Horde. For they are the most sacred and fundamental
of truths to any warrior of the Horde, for the Horde, failure
is not an option.
Culturally, orcs and tauren believe in redemption more
than most other races on Azeroth and are willing to give
almost anyone a chance, regardless of reputation. The
trolls seem to have even accepted, (if not at least
olerate) their ancient enemy the blood elves.
Largely because of these beliefs, a number
of mortal races and many diverse factions
can be found in service to the Horde.
 Subraces
Choosing a Race Many races have subraces. Members of a subrace have the
Not every intelligent race of the multiverse is appropriate traits of the parent race in addition to the traits specified
for a player-controlled adventurer. The ones presented in for their subrace. Relationships among the subraces vary
this book are the races most well known to become adven- significantly from race to race.
turers and heroes, spread throughout every corner of
Azeroth's continents. Languages
Your choice of race affects many different aspects of your Dozens of languages can be heard across Azeroth, and
character. It establishes fundamental qualities that exist every tongue has dialects and regional variants. In order for
throughout your character's adventuring career. When its races to communicate intelligibly, the Common tongue
making this decision, keep in mind the kind of character is essential. But other languages remain widely used in
you want to play. For example, a gnome could be a good homes and within the borders of certain regions.
choice for a sneaky rogue, a dwarf makes a tough warrior,
and an elf can be a master of arcane magic. Standard Languages
Your character race not only affects your ability scores Language Typical Speakers Script
and traits but also provides the cues for building your
character's story. Each race's description in this chapter Common Humans Common
includes information to help you roleplay a character of Darnassian Night Elves Darnassian
that race, including personality, physical appearance,
features of society, and racial alignment tendencies. Draenei Draenei Eredic
These details are suggestions to help you think about Dwarven Dwarves Dwarvish
your character; adventurers can deviate widely from the Goblin Goblins Common
norm for their race. It's worthwhile to consider why your
character is different, as a helpful way to think about your Gnomish Gnomes Common
character's background and personality. Gutterspeak Forsaken —
Racial Traits Mogu Pandaren Mogu
The description of each race includes racial traits that are Orcish Orcs Common
common to members of that race. The following entries Shalassian Nightborne Darnassian
appear among the traits of most races.
Taur-ahe Taurens Taur-ahe
Ability Score Increase Thalassian High Elves Darnassian
Every race increases one or more of a character's ability
scores. Zandali Trolls Zandali

Age Exotic Languages

The age entry notes the age when a member of the race is Language Typical Speakers Script
considered an adult, as well as the race's expected lifespan.
This information can help you decide how old your Celestial Celestials Celestial
character is at the start of the game. Draconic Dragons Draconic
Alignment Eredun Demons Eredic
Most races have tendencies toward certain alignments, Giant Ogres —
described in this entry. These are not binding for player
characters, but considering why your dwarf is chaotic, for Kalimag Elementals Kalimag
example, in defiance of lawful dwarf society can help you Low Common Lesser Races Common
better define your character.
Size
Characters of most races are Medium, a size category
including creatures that are roughly 4 to 8 feet tall.
Members of a few races are Small (between 2 and 4 feet
tall), which means that certain rules of the game affect
them differently. The most important of these rules is that
Small characters have trouble wielding heavy weapons.
Speed
Your speed determines how far you can move when
traveling and fighting.
Languages
By virtue of your race, your character can speak, read, and
write certain languages. Each race has their own language,
with multiple dialects. as well as a 'common' language, that
the majority of their faction speaks and understands.
Chapter 4 lists languages commonly spoken on Azeroth.
Races of the Alliance
 Human
No one feels he deserves it. Because no one does. It's
grace, pure and simple, we are inherently unworthy, simply
because we're human. Aye the elves, dwarves, and all the
other races are flawed. But the Light loves us anyway. It
loves us for what we sometimes can rise to in rare
moments. It loves us for what we can do to help others.
— Uther the Lightbringer   a relatively short life span, but a human nation or culture
Human kingdoms have existed for thousand of years, and
humans themselves for thousands more. Their short lives
in comparison to dwarves and elves pushes them to
achieve as much as they can in the years they are given.
Their valor, optimism, and stubbornness have led them to
build some of the greatest kingdoms on Azeroth, some of
which still stand a millennium later. Whatever have pushed
them down, it has only strengthened the bond between
those that still stand.
A Broad Spectrum
With their penchant for migration and conquest, humans
are more physically diverse than any other race. There is
no typical human. An individual can stand from 5 feet to a
little over 6 feet tall and weigh from 125 to 250 pounds.
Human skin shades range from nearly black to very pale,
and hair colors from black to blond (curly, kinky, or
straight); males might sport facial hair that is sparse or
thick. Humans reach adulthood in their late teens and
rarely live even a single century.
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Variety in All Things
Humans are the most adaptable and ambitious people
among Azeroth's races. They have widely varying tastes,
morals, and customs in the many different kingdoms where
they have settled. When they settle though, they stay: they
build cities to last for the ages, and great kingdoms that can
persist for long centuries. An individual human might have
preserves traditions with origins far beyond the reach of
any single human's memory. They live fully in the present
but also plan for the future, striving to leave a lasting legacy.
Proudly Standing
Despite what atrocities have happened to them, humans
remain hardy and brave, thoroughly committed to building
strong societies, reinforcing their kingdoms, and
reclaiming lost nations. Years of war have tempered their
resolve, and they are more determined than ever before.
Their value of virtue, honor and courage shine their ranks.
Faithful
Among all human nations, the holy light is a central part of
civilized society. By most it is considered the only religion
and a staple of worship, respect, and honor. The religion is
widely worshiped throughout Azeroth, yet humans were
the first to utilize its powers in an offensive manner with
the creation of paladins. Throughout their kingdoms,
churches of the holy light can be found, an organization
dedicated to creating a world of honor, and justice.
Affiliation
Humans began the Alliance and it could not exist without
them. Humans and orcs joined forces to face the Burning
Legion years ago, but old habits returned once they
dispatched the demon threat. Although the Alliance and
Horde leaders bear a healthy respect for each another, old
racial hatreds still stir within the hearts of their troops.
They respect the races of their alliance, and carries no ill
wish against any of them. They know they are the center
stone of the alliance, and that a good relationship is key.
Human Names and Ethnicities
Having so much more variety than other cultures, humans
as a whole have no typical names. Some human parents
give their children names from other languages, such as
Dwarven or Darnassian, but most parents give names that
are linked to their region's culture or to the naming
traditions of their ancestors.
The material culture and physical characteristics of
humans can change wildly from region to region. For
example, the clothing, architecture, cuisine, music, and
literature are different in the peninsula of Gilneas than in
the southern kingdom of Stormwind. Human physical
characteristics, though, vary according to the ancient
migrations of the earliest humans, so that the humans of
the Eastern Kingdoms have every possible variation of
coloration and features.
Seven human kingdoms and ethnic groups are widely
recognized. These groups, and the typical names of their
members, can be used as inspiration no matter which
kingdom your human is in.
Alterac
Found in the Alterac mountains, Alteracis are of moderate
height and muscular built, with skin hues of pale and fair
skin. Their hair is usually silver or blonde, and their eye
color varies widely, though light colorations are common.
Alteraci Names: Alteracis generally use names taken from
    the humans of Stromgarde or Lordaeron, and have no
    names specific to them.
Dalaran
Dalaranians are slender, fair-skinned folk with brown hair
that ranges from blond to almost black. Most are of
moderate height and have blue or green eyes. But these
traits are hardly universal. Humans of Dalaran come from
far and wide across the Eastern Kingdoms to study or seek
refuge within the floating city.
Dalaranian Names: Dalaranians have no names specific
    to them, the ethnicity of their people vary beyond mere
    humans and names are used from a variety of races.
Gilneas
Gilneans are tall, fair to amber-skinned folk with blue or
steely gray eyes. Most have hair ranging from wine-red or
light brown to raven-black.
Gilnean Names: (Male) Blake, Chris, Fenegan, Gerard,
    James, Sean, Sebastian, Vincent; (female) Amelia,
    Ashley, Celestine, Loren, Mary, Melinda, Mia, Tess;
    (surnames) Broderick, Cleese, Crowly, Godfrey, Walden
Kul Tiras
Native to the Kul Tiran isles, tirasians are generally tall and
muscular, with fair to amber skin similar to that of gilneans,
brown to black hair, and light colored eyes.
Tirasian Names: (Male) Cyrus, Denzel, Elijah, Herold,
    Patrick, Ron, Wesley, Will; (female) Fray, Helena, Jess,
    Joan, Kate, Leila, Louisa, Taylor; (surnames) Clark,
    Ledger, Mueller, Page, Wellard
Lordaeron
Widespread along the Eastern Kingdoms northern realm,
Lordaeronians are of medium height and slender built,
with pale skin. Their hair and eye color varies widely, but
silver or light colored hair and blue eyes are common.
Lordaeronian Names: (Male) Alexi, Aurius, Gannon,
    Menard, Norwyn, Othmar, Urias, Wallace; (female)
    Arenya, Diahann, Ellaine, Illucia, Jandice, Lydie, Malina,
    Merla; (surnames) Barton, Camden, Godwin, Hayden
Stormwind
Found within the southern region of the Eastern King-
doms, Stormwindians are of moderate height and build,
with skin hues ranging from tawny to fair. Their hair varies
widely from blonde to brown, as does their eyes, though
brown is most common.
Stormwindian Names: (Male) Ander, Dungar, Harlan,
    Jesper, Jocryn, Maginor, Osric, Renato; (female) Dalga,
    Einris, Ilsa, Jalane, Karrina, Laurena, Maris, Sarisse;
    (surnames) Ayrole, Bolero, Cordell, Leifeld, Stanford
Stromgarde
Shorter in build than most other humans, Stromics have
generally pale skin contrasted by brown or black hair, and
dark colored eyes.
Stromic Names: (Male) Adrien, Emmir, Galen, Ganar,
    Thoras, Tyrreth, Urnor, Wyenas; (female) Amina, Céline,
    Clarisse, Ella, Emeline, Iris, Mara, Marine; (surnames)
    Brewston, Farthing, Gilbreath, Swale, Tubal
Human Traits
It's hard to make generalizations about humans, no matter
where you were born your character has these traits.
Ability Score Increase. One ability score of your choice
increases by 2, and another ability score of your choice
increases by 1.
Age. Humans reach adulthood in their late teens and live
less than a century.
Alignment. Humans tend toward no particular
alignment. The best and the worst are found among them.
Size. Humans range from barely 5 to well over 6 feet tall
and weigh an average of 175 pounds. Your size is Medium.
To set your height and weight randomly, start with rolling
the size modifier:
Size Modifier: 2d10
Height: 4 feet + 8 inches + your size modifier in inches
Weight in Pounds: 110 + (2d4 x your size modifier)
    Speed. Your base walking speed is 30 feet.
Determination. When you make an attack roll, an ability
check, or a saving throw, you can do so with advantage. You
can't do so again until you finish a short or long rest.
Skill Versatility. You gain proficiency in two skills or
tools of your choice.
Languages. You can speak, read, and write Common and
one extra language of your choice. Humans typically learn
the languages of other peoples they deal with, including
obscure dialects. They are fond of sprinkling their speech
with words borrowed from other languages: Dwarven
curses, Darnassian musical expressions, Gnomish tongue
twisters, and so on.
PART 1 | RACES 9
 Dwarf
And here are the why and the how, to again become
one with the mountain. For behold, we are the earthen,
of the land, and its soul is ours, its pain is ours, its
heartbeat is ours. We sing its song and weep for its
beauty. For who would not wish to return home?
That is the why, O children of the earth.
— Earthen tablet, as read by King Magni  
Their kingdom rich in ancient grandeur, halls carved into
the roots of mountains, the echoing of picks and hammers
in deep mines and roaring forges, a commitment to clan
and tradition, these common threads unite all dwarves.
Within the mountains of Khaz Modan, they continue their
ancient ways, extending the depth of their halls, and con-
structing marvels of architecture,
A Reclaimed Legacy
The undiscovered fragments of their past
have led the dwarves on an unprecedented
exodus of exploration to seek out their
origins. Seeking out their origins, the
dwarves have dispatched prospectors
across all of Lordaeron in order to seek out
signs of the Titans, the supposed creators of the
dwarves. The dwarves have embraced the idea that it is
their purpose to search the world for more signs of proof of
their heritage. Dwarven outposts exist in the most desolate
of places on Azeroth.
Here, the dwarves spend their time seeking out the
secrets of ancient times, or simply use their outposts as
staging grounds for expeditions to clear out their enemies
so that they may continue their quest.
Short and Stout
Bold and hardy, dwarves are known as skilled warriors,
miners, and workers of stone and metal. Though they stand Innovative
well under 5 feet tall, dwarves are so broad and compact Dwarves are a proud, stern and determined people with
that they can weigh as much as a human standing nearly streaks of kindness hidden under the gruff exteriors of
two feet taller. Their courage and endurance are also easily their sturdy frames. Their love for battle, invention and
a match for any of the larger folk. exploration impels them ever forward to discover and
Dwarves skin ranges from deep brown to a paler hue unearth the mysteries of their heritage, educating them
tinged with red, but the most common shades are light further about those who first created the dwarven race.
brown or deep tan, like certain tones of earth. With their Still, they keep to the forges and workshops, ever inno-
dark iron kin having notably darker skin of gray to coal- vating and creating new and more effective ways of
black. Their hair, worn long but in simple styles, is usually warfare. Steam powered technology and firearms originate
black, gray, or brown, though wildhammer dwarves often from dwarven inventiveness and creativity. The stout race
have red hair. Male dwarves value their beards highly and is renowned for its skills at battle and also as cunning
groom them carefully. engineers and crafters.
10 PART 1 | RACES
Affiliation
Dwarves are members of the Alliance and staunch allies of
its human founders, having fought side-by-side with their
armies in more than one war. Although the night elves may
share the same allegiances, most dwarves looks at "pointy
eared humans" with suspicion and trepidation, preferring
to keep them at an arm's distance.
Ironforge Dwarves. These dwarves have been part of
the Alliance since its founding in Lordaeron and continue
to be a steadfast ally to its cause.
Wildhammer Dwarves. These dwarves never pledged
their allegiance to the Alliance and have instead put their
trust in their ironforge kin. They remain an isolated clan of
dwarves that choose their own battles, but are often found
among ironforge soldiers.
Dark Iron Dwarves. These dwarves fought against the
Alliance for many years as they served the deceased Fire-
lord Ragnaros. His death split the united clan and forced
them to find new allies, many proclaimed Moira their new
queen and have since joined the Alliance. However, there
are still many who distrust the cunning dark iron dwarves
and their pledged allegiance to the Alliance is newfound.
Names
Every proper dwarven name has been used and reused
down through the generations. A dwarf's name belongs to
the clan, not the individual. A dwarf may earn a name and
place it above that of its clan, although such occurrences
are rare as many dwarves takes pride in their clan.
Male Names: Barab, Aradun, Thorin, Magni, Garrim,
    Wendel, Thurimar, Irmirn, Bhaduk, Gengur
Female Names: Chise, Helge, Ferya, Furga, Krona, Imli,
    Gwamde, Illia, Somdunn, Thanmu, Eniss, Nanla
Clan Names: Thunderforge, Bronzebeard, Thornsteel,
    Hammergrim, Chunderstout, Broadmail, Madpride
Dwarf Traits
Your dwarf character has the following racial traits.
Ability Score Increase. Your Constitution score
increases by 2.
Age. Dwarves mature at the same rate as humans, but
they're considered young until they reach the age of 40. On
average, they live about 320 years.
Alignment. Most dwarves are lawful, believing firmly in
the benefits of a well-ordered society. They tend toward
good as well, with a strong sense of fair play and a belief
that all deserve to share in the benefits of a just order.
Size. Dwarves stand between 4 and 5 feet tall and
average about 150 pounds. Your size is Medium. To set
your height and weight randomly, start with rolling the size
modifier:
Size Modifier: 2d4
Height: 3 feet + 8 inches + your size modifier in inches
Weight in Pounds: 120 + (2d6 x your size modifier)
    Speed. Your base walking speed is 25 feet. Your speed is
not reduced by wearing heavy armor.
Darkvision. Accustomed to life underground, you have
superior vision in dark and dim conditions. You can see in
dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and
in darkness as if it were dim light. You can't discern color in
darkness, only shades of gray.
    Dwarven Combat Training. You have proficiency with
the battleaxe, handaxe, warhammer, pistol and rifle.
Stonecunning. Whenever you make an Intelligence
(History) check related to the origin of stonework, you are
considered proficient in the History skill and add double
your proficiency bonus to the check, instead of your normal
proficiency bonus.
Languages. You can speak, read, and write Common and
Dwarven. Dwarven is full of hard consonants and guttural
sounds, and those characteristics spill over into whatever
other language a dwarf might speak.
Subrace. Ancient divides among dwarves have resulted
in three main subraces: ironforge dwarves, wildhammer
dwarves, dark iron dwarves. Choose one of these subraces.
Ironforge Dwarf
As an ironforge dwarf, you are strong and hardy, capable of
enduring the cold of Dun Morogh and blows of battle. Iron-
forge dwarves are known for their military expertise and
rarely back down from a fight, or a brawl.
Ability Score Increase. Your Strength score
increases by 1.
Dwarven Toughness. Your hit point maximum increases
by 1, and it increases by 1 every time you gain a level.
Stoneform. You can use your reaction when you are hit
by a melee attack you can see to give yourself resistance
towards bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing damage until
the end of the next turn. You can't use this feature again
until you finish a long rest.
Wildhammer Dwarf
As a wildhammer dwarf, you have a free spirit and will to
live life as you please. Wildhammer dwarves are untamed
in comparison to the rest of their kin, often feeling more at
home in the air than on the ground.
Ability Score Increase. Your Wisdom score
increases by 1.
Aerie Dwelling. You're acclimated to high altitude, in-
cluding elevations above 20,000 feet. You're also naturally
adapted to cold climates, as described in chapter 5 of the
Dungeon Master's Guide.
Brave Beyond Reason. You have advantage on saving
throws against being frightened.
Natural Handler. You gain proficiency with the Animal
Handling skill, and have advantage on Wisdom (animal
handling) checks made towards gryphons.
Dark Iron Dwarf
As a dark iron dwarf, you have a fiery temper and a fierce
determination. Dark iron dwarves worshiped the firelord
Ragnaros and gained an affinity for fire and flames.
Ability Score Increase. Your Intelligence score
increases by 1.
Fireblood. You can cast the lesser restoration spell on
yourself once with this trait, and you regain the ability to
cast it this way when you finish a long rest.
Forged in Flames. You have resistance to fire damage.
Superior Darkvision. Your darkvision has a
radius of 120 feet.
PART 1 | RACES 11
 Night Elf
Darkness covered us in the beginning, and we could not
see. We cried for guidance and the moon shone down
bright upon us. Her soft light not only illuminated the night
for us but also gave comfort.
Her light touched us from within, enabling us to see even
when the moon was not visible...
— Tyrande Whisperwind  
Proud and ancient, the kaldorei once ruled Azeroth as one
powerful nation. They were the first to study magic
and let it loose throughout the world during the War of the
Ancients. Since then most night elves have abandoned
arcane, remembering the chaos it brought, turning their
attention to raw strength, or the powers of nature.
Graceful Nature
Imposing in stature, night elves stand as one of the highest
race of elves and on Azeroth, with their muscular bodies
and slender builds, and long narrow ears. Their skin range
in hues of blue, from a light blue sky to the deep blue of the
water. With hair varying from a lush green, to blue, to dark
purple. It is customary among night elves to paint tattoos
across their faces, generally depicting an animal or leaf like
design, often done as a rite of passage to adulthood.
Their eyes shine with a dim golden or silver glow, since
the Sundering the golden glow has become ever more
common amongst the night elves, a sign of their connection
to nature and druidsm. Night elves who's eyes shine silver
have left their kins ways for the arcane, and is seen as an
outcast by most night elves.
Belief in the Ancients
Night elves have made close ties to the ancients beings of
Azeroth. They have a strong connection to the goddess
Elune and have built temples and organizations in her
name to carry on her message. The sisters of Elune have
long since been the leaders of the night elven military, and
official head of their civilization as a whole.
Although Elune stands above all else, the night elves also
carry a deep respect and gratitude to the ancient guardians
of Azeroth, also know as wild gods, many of whom have not
been seen since the blessing of Nordrassil. Was it not for
their aid during the War of the Ancients, the night elves
would have perished from the surface of Azeroth.
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A Timeless Perspective
Night Elves can live to become thousands of years of age,
giving them a broad perspective on events that might
trouble the shorter-lived races more deeply. They are often
more amused than excited, and more likely to be curious
than greedy. They tend to remain aloof and unfazed by
petty happenstance. When pursuing a goal, whether adven-
turing on a mission or learning a new skill or art, elves can
be focused and relentless. They are slow to make friends
and enemies, and even slower to forget them.
Like the branches of a young tree, elves are flexible in
the face of danger. They trust in diplomacy and compro-
mise to resolve differences before they escalate to violence.
They have been known to retreat from intrusions into their
woodland homes, confident that they can simply wait the
invaders out. But when the need arises, elves reveal a stern
martial side, demonstrating skill with sword, bow, strategy,
and the foces of nature.
Affiliation
Night elves are members of the Alliance, they pledged their
allegiance after the Reign of Chaos, a long fought war that
would have dire consequences for the elves and their
homeland. Although all members of the Alliance are against
the orcs and their Horde, few harbour as much hatred for
the orcs as the night elves. They blame the green-skinned
brutes for the destruction of their forests and the taint of fel
that now protrudes through the Felwoods.
An Ancient Hatred
Many night elves still remember the atrocities brought
upon their kin by the highborne elves during the War of the
Ancient and show a weariness towards arcane magic and
its users. They look down upon their ancient brethren, the
high elves—also known as blood elves—with disgust and
suspicion. However, despite their grudge, they have been
able to work together in the past when deemed a necessity
for survival.
Night Elf Names
Night elven names commonly carry a hidden meaning and
are often derived from Darnassian words or phrases. Few
night elves keep track of family names and surnames are
derived from feats done by the night elf's ancestors, it is
rare for a night elf to take a new surname as many takes
pride in their forefather's achievements.
Male Names: Alegorn, Daros, Eiron, Mathrengyl, Mardant,
    Gasul, Lanoth, Khardona, Andissiel, Sillarn
Female Names: Astaia, Saelienne, Jeen'ra, Lelanai, Keina,
    Alathea, Lotherias, Cordessa, Aquinne
Family Names: Moonlance, Shadewhisper, Nightrunner,
    Bearwalker, Briarbow, Moonblade, Proudstrider
Night Elf Traits
Your night elf character has the following racial traits.
Ability Score Increase. Your Dexterity score increases
by 2, and your Wisdom score increases by 1.
Age. Night elves reach physical maturity at the pace of
humans, but the night elven understanding of adulthood
goes beyond physical growth. Night elves typically claim
adulthood and an adult name around the age of 100, and
can live to become thousands of years old.
Alignment. Night elves live in close ties with the natural
world, they have an unprecedented connection to nature
and protect it fiercely, pulling many night elves towards
good. They love freedom and variety, making most lean
toward the gentler aspects of chaos as well.
Size. Night elves are between 7 and 8 feet tall and weigh
between 200 and 240 pounds. Your size is medium. To set
your height and weight randomly, start with rolling the size
modifier:
Size Modifier: 2d8
Height: 6 feet + 7 inches + your size modifier in inches
Weight in Pounds: 140 + (2d6 x your size modifier)
    Speed. Your base walking speed is 35 feet.
Superior Darkvision. Accustomed to twilit forests
and the night sky, you have superior vision in dark and dim
conditions. You can see in dim light within 120 feet of you
as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim
light. Your night elven heritage makes your darkvision un-
usual: everything you see in darkness is in a shade of violet.
Kaldorei Weapon Training. You have proficiency with
the longbow, moon sword, moonglaive, and warglaive.
Keen Senses. You are proficient in the Perception skill.
Mask of the Wild. You can attempt to hide even when
you are only lightly obscured by foliage, heavy rain, falling
snow, mist, and other natural phenomena.
Shadowmeld. You have advantage on Dexterity (Stealth)
checks made while you are heavily obscured by darkness.
Languages. You can speak, read, and write Common and
Darnassian. Darnassian is fluid, with subtle intonations
and intricate grammar. Its literature is rich and varied, and
their songs and poems are famous among other races.
 Gnome
You never really understood, did you?
It is our loyalty to our friends that
provides our truest, greatest strength...
My friends. It is a power that numbers
cannot match.
— Gelbin Mekkatorque
Gnomes are a diminutive, wiry race of tinkers who live
underground. In the Second War, they built vehicles and
gadgets for the Alliance, submarines and flying machines,
to combat the Horde. They are great mechanics and inven-
tors, and are renowned for their knowledge and eccentric
natures. The gnomes had a city, Gnomeregan, built into
Ironforge Mountain. But invading troggs destroyed it and
slaughtered its citizens.
Many survivors moved into Khaz Modan and now live
with the Dun Morogh dwarves, and a few traveled with
their dwarven friends to Kalimdor.
The gnomes are still reeling from the destruction of their
home city and are loath to leave the safety of the dwarven
tunnels. Most gnomes on Kalimdor remain secluded in
Bael Modan.
Cheerful Expression
Even after the decimation of their race and the destruction
of their city, gnomes are an amiable and kind hearted lot.
They make and keep friends easily; others find disliking a
gnome to be difficult. A gnome's energy and enthusiasm for
living shines through every inch of his or her tiny body.
Gnomes average slightly over 3 feet tall and weigh 40 to 45
pounds. Their tan or brown faces are usually adorned with
broad smiles (beneath their prodigious noses), and their
bright eyes shine with excitement. Their fair hair has a
tendency to stick out in every direction, as if expressing the
gnome's insatiable interest in everything around.
A gnome's personality is writ large in his or her
appearance. A male gnome's beard, in contrast to his wild
hair, is kept carefully trimmed but often styled into curious
forks or neat points. A gnome's clothing, though usually
made in modest earth tones, is elaborately decorated with
embroidery, embossing, or gleaming jewels.
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Exceptional Tinkers
Gnomes tend to design complicated devices that are
relatively safe. Gnomes are in many ways commensurate
organizers: a gnome can spend as much time organizing
and planning a project as they do actually working on it. If
the design fails, they try to learn why, and fix it if they can.
If they meet with success, they will continue to tinker
with it and improve the design, often for years afterward.
Thus, many gnomish designs feature a high degree of
complexity and a low chance of failure, the exceptions
being those that dabble with chaos energy — but even then,
they take steps to ensure the worst that could happen is a
brief, non-fatal failure.
While a goblin would scream and flee at the mere
thought of a cost overrun, a gnome simply shrugs and
presses on. If a project fails to work correctly the first time,
a gnome will continue to tinker with it, while a goblin
would usually give up and move to something else. Thus,
gnomish items have very low failure rates compared to
goblin items.
Affiliation
Gnomes are members of the Alliance, their shared origin
and close proximity to the ironforge dwarves have forged a
great friendship between the two races. They battled the
Horde during the Second War and bear a grudge towards
the orcs, however, their kind and forgiving nature makes
them willing to look past old hatred.
They carry little ill or favor towards the races native to
Kalimdor, having yet to spend enough time on the continent
to form a proper opinion about its denizens.
    Gnomeregan Gnomes. These gnomes have considered
themselves part of the Alliance since the First War, having
joined the cause alongside their dwarven allies.
Mechagnomes. These gnomes have been isolated from
the rest of their gnomish kin for centuries. They sought the
help of the Alliance to end the world-shattering planes of
King Mechagon and re-joined Gnomeregan once his rule
over the mechagnomes had ended.
Gnomes and Goblins
Gnomes bear a grudge towards goblins, seeing them not as
an enemy, but a rival. It has driven the gnomes into friendly
and brutal contests with goblins to determine which of the
two races are superior.
Names
Gnomes are given names at birth and rarely change names
throughout their life. Although a gnome is born with the
family name of their ancestors, gnomish society expects for
each gnome to make accomplishments of their own and
many gnomes replace their family name with one of their
own that portrays their personal accomplishments.
Male Names: Grobnick, Kazbo, Hagin, Snoonose, Mikosh,
    Kebos, Otlak, Ciklin, Therlick, Finlis, Iklirn
Female Names: Beggra, Nefti, Sorassa, Gamash, Biskil,
    Munkull, Inku, Fixi, Mekin, Mitkla, Dapeek
Family Names: Spinpistol, Airslicer, Bombtosser,
    Greatgear, Togglefield, Luyckbreak, Stormhammer
Gnome Traits
Your gnome character has the following racial traits.
Ability Score Increase. Your Intelligence score
increases by 2
Age. Gnomes mature at the same rate humans do, and
most are expected to settle down into an adult life by
around age 40. They can live 350 to almost 500 years.
Alignment. Gnomes are good-hearted, and even the
tricksters amongst them are more playful than vicious.
Those of evil alignment are often the result of madness. An
innovative idea that consumed them.
Size. Gnomes are between 3 and 4 feet tall and average
about 40 pounds. Your size is Small. To set your height and
weight randomly, start with rolling the size modifier:
Size Modifier: 2d4
Height: 2 feet + 11 inches + your size modifier in inches
Weight in Pounds: 35 + (1 x your size modifier)
    Speed. Your base walking speed is 25 feet.
Artificer's Lore. Whenever you make an Intelligence
(History) check related to magic items, alchemical
objects, or technological devices, you can add twice your
proficiency bonus, instead of any proficiency bonus you
normally apply.
Escape Artist. You can take the Disengage or Dodge
action as a bonus action on each of your turns.
Languages. You can speak, read, and write Common and
Gnomish. Gnomish in many ways look like dwarven, it uses
the same script, and is renowned for its technical treatises
and its catalogs of knowledge about the natural world.
Subrace. Two subraces of gnomes exst in the Alliance:
gnomeregan gnomes and mechagnomes. Choose one of
these subraces.
Gnomeregan Gnome
As a gnome, you are born with a brilliant mind and cheerful
disposition. However, these gnome have suffered treachery,
displacement, and near-genocide. It is their remarkable
optimism in the face of such calmity that symbolizes their
truly unshakable spirit.
Ability Score Increase. Your Charisma score
increases by 1.
Expansive Mind. You can add half your proficiency
bonus to any Intelligence ability check you make that
doesn't already include your proficiency bonus.
Gnomish Tinkering. You have proficiency with the
artisan's tools (tinker's tools). Using those tools, you can
spend 1 hour and 10 gp worth of materials to construct a
Tiny device (AC 5, 1 HP). The device ceases to function
after 24 hours (unless you spend 1 hour maintaining it.
This can be done as part of a short or long rest), or when
you use your action to dismantle it; at that time, you can
reclaim the materials used to create it. You can maintain up
to three such devices.
When you create a device, choose an effect from the
druidcraft, prestidigitation, or thaumaturgy cantrips (for
example, increase the volume of your voice or clean an
object). A character can use their Action to activate a device
and produce the effect chosen for it.
Mechagnome
As a mechagnome, you come from a branch of the gnomish
race that have lived in isolation for years, tirelessly enhan-
cing their own bodies and minds. These gnomes share a lot
of qualities with their gnomish cousins, however, they are
more cautious in their tinkering, knowing the ruin it brings.
Ability Score Increase. Your Constitution score
increases by 1.
Mechanical Improvements. Your body has been altered
and enhanced with mechanical marvels. You choose one
improvement now and a second improvement at 5th level.
Emergency Failsafe. You can use your action to restore a
number of hit points to yourself equal to your level + your
Constitution modifier. You can also use this feature at the
beginning of your turn if you are unconscious (no action
required). Once you use this feature, you can't use it
again until you finish a long rest.
Enhanced Vision. Your eyes have been replaced by lenses.
You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were
bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You
can't discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.
Mechanical Legs. Your legs have been replaced by mecha-
nical contraptions. Your base movement speed increases
to 30 feet. When you move on your turn, you can double
your speed until the end of the turn. Once you use this
trait, you can't use it again until you move 0 feet on one
of your turns.
Mecha-arms Your arms have been replaced by sturdier
limbs and hands. Your unarmed strike deals 1d6 bludge-
oning damage. In addition, you gain proficiency with one
artisan's tools of your choice and have incorporated its
necessary tools into your mechanical arms, allowing you
to don or doff the artisan's tool as an action.
Metallurgic Resilience. Your torso, arms, and legs have
been replaced with simple and functional mechanical
counterparts. When you aren't wearing armor, your AC
is 13 + your Dexterity modifier. You can use your natural
armor to determine your AC if the armor you wear would
leave you with a lower AC. A shield's benefits apply as
normal while you use your natural armor.
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Draenei
In moments of great strife, I gaze into the heavens and
see just how far we have already come.
— Prophet Velen   structured, and appear more flat than their kins beautiful
Thousands of years ago, the titan Sargeras shattered the
tranquility of Argus by offering the eredar immeasurable
knowledge and power. The eredar were a knowledge-
seeking race and accepted his offer. He bathed them in his
fel might, turning them into demonic beings of the burning
legion called Man'ari. The prophet Velen got a troubling
vision of what his race would become, and fled Argus with
his followers by the help of the divine Naaru, who renamed
them draenei, or "Exiled Ones" in the common tongue.
The draenei refer to their corrupted brethren as man'ari,
meaning "Unnatural Being". Although both originate from
the eredar race, neither the draenei or man'ari consider
themselves eredars anymore.
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Alien Appearance
While they stand tall and proud, they resemble no other
race on Azeroth. Their skin ranges from rose white, to dark
violet colors. They stand slightly taller than humans on
average, ranging from well over 6 feet tall to just over 8
feet. They are generally more muscular than other races,
with double jointed legs ending in hooves, weighing 250
pounds or more. Males and females are about the same
height, and male are only marginally heavier than females.
Both genders have tendrils in their head as part of their
hair or beard, and both have horns, it is common though for
females to have drastically larger horns than males. They
also have slender tails, males being considerably longer
and thicker than females.
Broken draenei, although having many of their pure kins
features have noticeable differences, their faces are less
features. They stand shorter than exodar draenei, their skin
hard and cracked like stone, appearing more human than
exodar draenei with single jointed legs.
The Divine Naaru
During the draenei's journey, the enigmatic naaru race
taught them the ways of the light, though they already had
a certain experience with it through Velen and T'uure. The
naaru explained that there were other forces in the cosmos
that would stand against the Burning Legion.
The naaru bestowed a blessing, the Gift of the Naaru,
upon the draenei to signify their new connection the light.
Deeply affected by the naaru's words, the draenei vowed to
honor the light and uphold the naaru's ideals.
Affiliation
Draenei are members of the Alliance, having encountered
the noble night elves shortly after their crash landing on
Azeroth. Inspired by heroic tales of the Alliance and its vic-
tories, the draenei sought out and pledged their loyalty to
the Alliance. due to their friendly and honorable attitude,
they tend to get along well with races of both the Alliance
and Horde, so long as personal grudges aren't included.
Exodar Draenei. These draenei pledged their allegiance
to the Alliance shortly after they crash landed on the Azure-
must isles. Although their newfound home lies distant from
the Eastern Kingdoms and much of the Alliance, they have
become a valuable addition to its cause.
Lightforged Draenei. These draenei emerged from the
twisting nether to aid in the far against the Burning Legion
during the Third Invasion of Azeroth. These draenei were
welcomed into the Alliance as they re-joined their exodar
kin found on Azeroth.
Broken Draenei. These draenei are outcasts that have
never pledged allegiance to any faction on Azeroth. They
inhabit the broken planet of Draenor and are as likely to
work together with members of the Alliance as they are
members of the Horde.
Distrust of the Orcs
Although draenei are friendly and honorable towards other
races, that attitude is quickly dissolved when confonrted by
an orc. They remember the atrocities done to their race by
the hands of orcs on Draenor and won't leave bygones of
the past to be forgotten. Draenei carry a deep distrust and
in some cases hate for the orcs.
Names
Draenei have two names, a birthname and an name taken
upon reaching adulthood. There is no direct separate with-
in draenei culture that separate birthnames from a name
taken later in a draenei's life. Draenei have lost too much
too much to still keep family names.
Male Names: Meolphi, Bimerd, Hiktin, Ocdam, Nosmas,
    Ondut, Broruk, Oter, Lacasik, Midirgerd, Drocran
Female Names: Eshaatt, Ize, Ruka, Nalre, Hahse, Efae,
    Nerii, Asara, Velbus, Fuma, Oren, Suhe, Vumo
Draenei Traits
Your draenei character has the following racial traits.
Ability Score Increase. Your Charisma score
increases by 2.
Age. Draenei mature slightly slower than humans, reach-
ing adulthood around age 20 and they can live thousands of
year, exceeding the ancient ages of the night elves.
Alignment. Draenei are mostly good. Those who strive
towards law are sages, priests, paladins, vindicators, or
scholars. Those who tend toward chaos are warriors,
rangers, or in other ways people more fond of pure fighting.
Size. Draenei are between 7 and 8 feet tall and weigh
between 240 and 300 pounds. Your size is Medium. To set
your height and weight randomly, start with rolling the size
modifier:
Size Modifier: 2d6
Height: 6 feet + 5 inches + your size modifier in inches
Weight in Pounds: 150 + (2d8 x your size modifier)
    Speed. Your base walking speed is 30 feet.
Shadow Resistance. You have resistance against
necrotic damage.
    Languages. You can speak, read, and write Common and
Draenei. The Draenei language, is a strange and compli-
cated language for other races to learn. Seemingly having
no resemblance with any Azerothian languages.
Subrace. Three subraces of draenei exist: exodar
draenei, lightforged draenei, and broken draenei. Choose
one of these subraces.
Exodar Draenei
As an exodar draenei, you have a natural connection with
the Naaru, strengthening your bond to the light. You have
fled your home planet of Arugs from the Burning Legion's
crusade, forced into exile for centuries before crash landing
on Azeroth's Azuremyst Isles.
Ability Score Increase. Your Strength score
increases by 1.
Gemcutting. You are proficient with the jeweler's tools.
Gift of the Naaru. As an action, you can touch a creature
and cause it to regain a number of hit points equal to your
level. Once you use this trait, you can’t use it again until you
finish a long rest.
Heroic Presence. You can cast heroism and divine favor
with this trait, using Wisdom as your spellcasting ability for
them. Once you cast either spell, you can’t cast it again with
this trait until you finish a long rest.
Lightforged Draenei
As a lightforged draenei, you have committed yourself to a
crusade against the burning legion, infusing your body with
the holy light. You are part of the Army of the Light, a force
of draenei that took the fight with the Burning Legion into
the Twisting Nether and more recently, Azeroth.
Ability Score Increase. Your Constitution score
increases by 1.
Forged of Light. The holy light's warmth envelopes you.
When you aren't wearing armor, your AC is 12 + your
Dexterity modifier. You can use your natural armor to
determine your AC if the armor you wear would leave you
with a lower AC. A shield's benefits apply as normal while
you use natural armor.
Holy Resistance. You have resistance to radiant
damage.
Light's Judgement. You know the light cantrip. When
you reach 3rd level, you can cast the guiding bolt spell once
per long rest. When you reach 5th level, you can cast the
branding smite spell once per long rest. Wisdom is your
spellcasting ability for these spells.
Broken Draenei
As a broken draenei, you were left on Draenor as the legion
invaded, your connection to the Naaru have been severed,
leaving you an empty shell of your kin. The severance has
disfigured your form, making you a outcast amongst the
exodar and lightforged draenei.
Ability Score Increase. Your Wisdom score
increases by 1.
Darkvision. Accustomed to the unlit sky of Outland, you
have superior vision in dark and dim conditions. You can
see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright
light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You can't
discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.
Elemental Bond. You know the frostbite cantrip. When
you reach 3rd level, you can cast the earth tremor spell
once per long rest. When you reach 5th level, you can also
cast the gust of wind spell once per long rest. Wisdom is
your spellcasting ability for these spells.
Outcast. You are proficient in the Survival skill.
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Worgen
When I told you that I wanted to retake Gilneas City from
these Forsaken. There were those who said that it was
impossible. I say that we no longer let our fears control us!
For too long it has controlled me, fear that if all of you
knew the whole truth, you would reject me. I give in no
longer. Look at me... Now that you know the truth, I ask of
you, who will stand with me, who will fight by my side?
— Genn Greymane   their blood, giving many worgen's a shorter temper than
Worgens are vicious humanoid wolves, a curse thrown
upon them by careless druids mingling in powers that were
beyond them. The druids turned into the first worgen, feral
and uncontrollable, they were sealed away for countless
years when night elves realized that their bite was able to
transfer the curse to others.
When the forsaken sieged the kingdom of Gilneas, the
worgens were released from their imprisonment to fight
the undead. The feral worgens were effective, but did not
differentiate undead from human. The feral worgens never
entered Gilneas, but the humans did. Spreading the curse
through the kingdom like wildfire. Realizing their mistake,
the night elves came to gilneas rescue to offer their aid,
they evacuated as many people as they could, and sailed
them to their homeland in Teldrassil. There, night elven
druids taught the gilnean people how to control the feral
curse that lingered in their veins. Some gilneas were so
fascinated by the elves magic and connection to druidism,
that they were taught their ways.
18 PART 1 | RACES
Fierce and Vicious
With their massive shapes of a cross between a human and
wolf, and the razor sharp claws, worgens appear like evil of
a children's tale to those unaware of their existence. They
loom over the heads of humans, ranging well over 6 feet to
just under 8 feet. Their furry bodies often make them seem
much larger than they are, yet with their massive bodies
they weigh between 220 to 310 pounds. Males and females
are about the same height and build, with the only distinct
difference being a males mane.
Worgen fur varies widely in coloration, with shades of
black, gray, and brown being the most common amongst
the worgen kin, even if the worgen had light colorations in
skin or hair as a human. Worgen eyes vary like humans,
from a light blue to a deep brown.
More than just Ferocious
With their wild appearance it is easy to think of a worgen
as a vicious beast. Yet most still carries the properties they
had in their human life. The curse will always linger in
they might've had before. Yet they carry the same compas-
sion and determination as humans do, pushing themselves
forward to achieve ever greater things for themselves, their
newfound kin and that of the human.
Affiliation
Worgens are members of the Alliance, although the curse
of the worgen altered them physically, they are still humans
at their core and the founding race of the Alliance. Worgens
are respectful and trusts the races that have affiliated them-
selves with the Alliance. However, the gratitude and respect
they carry for night elves is hard to match and without their
aid the worgen race would still be feral and hostile to all.
Forsaken Hatred
Although no race, Alliance or Horde, trusts or truly likes
the forsaken, the gilnean hatred for the undead race goes
deeper than most. They have caused much harm to the gil-
nean people and lead to the demise of Kingdom of Gilneas,
a fact that worgens have and will never forget.
Worgen Names
Most worgens were gilnean humans and follow the naming
conventions of humans. However, when the worgen curse
turned them feral, it made some worgens forget their past
names and lives. These worgens choose a new gilnean first
name and a last name based on feats of strengths done
during their cursed worgen life.
Male Names: Blake, Chris, Fenegan, Gerard, James, Sean,
   Sebastian, Vincent, Slain, Tobias, Vitus
Female Names: Amelia, Ashley, Celestine, Loren, Mary,
    Melinda, Mia, Tess, Almyra
Gilnean Surnames: Broderick, Cleese, Crowly, Godfrey,
    Walden, Whitewall, Hammond, Hayward
Worgen Surnames: Greymane, Moonfang, Mistmantle,
    Bloodfang, Darkwalker
Worgen Traits
Your worgen character has the following racial traits.
Ability Score Increase. Your Strength score increases
by 2, and your Dexterity score increases by 1.
Age. Worgen age like humans, but even though their
bodies continue to age, they never feel the strain of old age,
and continue to fight as if they were a young human.
Alignment. Worgen tend to become chaotic, while
originating from humans, the infection of their blood with
the wolves has made them more unpredictable.
Size. Like humans, they vary widely in height and build,
most standing well over 6 feet tall, and weigh around 250
pounds. Your size is Medium. To set your height and weight
randomly, start with rolling the size modifier:
Size Modifier: 2d10
Height: 6 feet + 2 inches + your size modifier in inches
Weight in Pounds: 155 + (2d8 x your size modifier)
    Speed. Your base walking speed is 30 feet. Your worgen
claws gives you a climbing speed of 20 feet.
Darkvision. Accustomed to the black nights, you have
superior vision in dark and dim conditions. You can see in
dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and
in darkness as if it were dim light. You can't discern color in
darkness, only shades of gray.
Bite. Your ranged maw is a natural weapon, which you
can use to make unarmed strikes. If you hit with it, you deal
piercing damage equal to 1d6 + your Strength modifier.
Hunter's Lore. You gain proficiency with one of the
following skills of your choice: Animal Handling, Nature,
Perception, Stealth, or Survival.
Standing Leap. Your long jump is up to 30 feet and your
high jump is up to 20 feet, with or without a running start.
Two Forms. Using 1 minute, you can transform yourself
into a human. While human, you appear as you did before
getting affected by the worgen curse. You always appear as
the same human when you transform. You can transform
back into a worgen as a free action on your turn, and you
immediately revert to your worgen form if you make an
attack or casts a spell that affects an enemy creature.
Languages. You can speak, read, and write Common and
one extra language of your choice. Humans typically learn
the languages of other peoples they deal with, including
obscure dialects. They are fond of sprinkling their speech
with words borrowed from other languages: Dwarven
curses, Darnassian musical expressions, Gnomish tongue
twisters, and so on.

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Races of the Horde
Orc
To pretend the demonic corruption did not exist is to forget
how dreadful the impact was. To make ourselves into
victims, rather than claiming our participation in our own
destruction. We chose this path, we orcs. We chose it right
up until it was too late to turn back. And having made that
choice, we can, with the knowledge that we have of the end
of that dark and shameful road, choose not to take it.
— Warchief Thrall  
When the orcs were freed from the Burning Legion, they
experienced a spiritual revolution as the unnatural blood-
lust left their bodies, connecting them with states of heart
and mind that were common to their ancestors. This new
generation of orcs for the most part followed Thrall as he
forged the Horde through shamanism and tribal traditions. A Spiritual Connection
Though prone to fits of rage in warfare, orcs tend to
display a curious feral grace that can rival even the finest As far back as orcish history has been recorded, shaman
fencing of an elven noble. The orcs of today continue to have been mentioned, and learning to speak with the
stand in drastic contrast to those that were enslaved by the elemental spirits of Draenor was a pivotal achievement in
Burning Legion, who embodied a bestial and diabolical destiny for the orc clans. The first orcs to learn the ways of
force which was barely being controlled by warlock magic. shamanism hailed from the Shadowmoon clan, but many
clans claim the mythical "First Shaman" arose from their
Mindful Individuals ranks, even though the truth is that no one is sure of his or
her allegiance.
To orcs, prowess in battle bestows great personal honor on Several orc shaman worship or at least acknowledge
an individual. This notion of honor pervades every echelon the Earth Mother, the benevolent creator deity primarily
of orcish culture, and the loss or gain of honor has equal worshipped by the tauren.
consequence to all orcs regardless of their stature.
Even the naming of orcs is temporary until they have Frightful Appearance
performed rites of passage; only when orcs bring honor to
themselves and thus to their clan do elders grant them Orc males are massive and brutish looking creatures.
adult names based upon their deeds. Orcs may appear Weighing in at 250 to 350 pounds and standing from 6 to 7
quick to anger but they are tempered by the wisdom of feet in height, they are not a small race. Even orc women
the shamans, who are revered across Horde society. tend to be only a half-foot or so shorter than most males,
While many in the Alliance still perceive the orcs as having broad shoulders and muscular, powerful bodies.
brutish or even mindless, they have forged a complex Orcs tend to have bristly hair and beards, often black or
culture embracing many occupations and many different brown in color. Their skin ranges from a light green to a
races. No doubt Thrall's leadership aided in bringing this dark drab olive. Eyes range in color from a fierce red to a
about, yet it is apparent that the Alliance has underesti- pale blue. Orcs have broad, flat noses, tusk-like teeth jutting
mated the orcs' ability to construct a society that is highly from their lower and sometimes upper jaws, and large,
influential in world affairs. pointed ears. They favor clothes of hide, and armor and
arm themselves with a variety of gear.

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Affiliation
Orcs are members of the Horde and it would not exist with-
out them. They forged the Orcish Horde prior to the First
War and the New Horde—also known as the Horde—during
the Third War as the orcs made a lasting bond with races
native to the continent of Kalimdor. Much of the Horde
continues to be influenced by orcish culture and laws.
Although most orcs are members of the Horde, there are
those who chose to isolate themselves from its influence
and affiliated races. These clans are rarely friendly towards
the Horde or its races and some show open hostility.
Names
Most orcish names derive from words in their language
that have some complex meaning or hidden significance to
their families. Typically, this is the name of a favorite thing
or relative. Family names don’t exist; most orcs have last
names related to some great deed of heroism or honor.
Male Names: Grom, Thrum, Drog, Gorrum, Harg, Thurg,
    Karg, Regg, Kavenk, Uketel, Thrarturg, Crurn
Female Names: Groma, Hargu, Igrim, Agra, Dragga,
    Grima, Fehmo, Mohma, Sherge, Zuri, Orgis
Deed Names: Cravensmile, Steelflame, Twinthunder,
    Gravepride, Aridfire, Coldbrass, Foebinder, Elfkiller
Orc Traits
Your orc character has the following racial traits.
Ability Score Increase. Your Strength score increases
by 1, and your Constitution score increases by 1.
Age. Orcs mature a little faster than humans, reaching
adulthood around age 14. They age noticeably faster and
rarely live longer than 75 years.
Alignment. Orcs might not have an innate tendency
toward evil, but many end up there. Evil or not, many orcs
lean toward a chaotic alignment.
Size. Orcs are between 6 and 7 feet tall and muscularly
built, averaging around 300 pounds. Your size is Medium.
To set your height and weight randomly, start with rolling
the size modifier:
Size Modifier: 2d8
Height: 5 feet + 10 inches + your size modifier in inches
Weight in Pounds: 200 + (2d6 x your size modifier)
    Speed. Your base walking speed is 30 feet.
Menacing. You gain proficiency in the Intimidation skill.
Orcish Weapon Training. You have proficiency with the
handaxe, battleaxe, and warclaw.
Relentless Endurance. When you are reduced to 0 hit
points but not killed, you can drop to 1 hit point instead.
You must then finish a long rest to use this feature again.
    Languages. You can speak, read, and write Common and
Orcish. Orcish is a harsh, grating language with hard
consonants. It has no script of its own but is written in a
mix of dwarven runes and common.
Subrace. Orcs are taught different skills depending on
their clan. Orcish clans are categorized into three: hunter
clans, mystic clans, and warrior clans. Choose one of these
clans and work with your DM to determine the significance
of your chosen clan.
Hunter Clans
Some orc clans prefer a more stealth approach to things,
hiding and waiting for the perfect time to ambush, such
clans include The Shattered Hand, and Bleeding Hollow.
Two large orc clans, that go in for a much more stealthy
approach to things.
Ability Score Increase. Your Dexterity score
increases by 1.
Ambusher. You gain proficiency in the Stealth skill.
Surprise Attack. If you surprise a creature and hit it
with an attack on your first turn in combat, the attack deals
an extra 1d6 damage to it. The damage increases to 2d6 at
6th level, 3d6 at 11th level, and 4d6 at 16th level. You can
use this trait only once per combat.
Mystic Clans
Not many orc clans go in for the use of magic, and those
that do are usually more secretive than the rest. Generally
less keen on working with other clans are spend their time
as a nomadic folk rather than settling in a certain area.
Such clans include The Shadowmoon, and Stormreaver.
Ability Score Increase. Your choice of your Intelligence
or Wiscom score increases by 1.
Ancestral Call. You can cast the augury spell once with
this trait, requiring no material components, and you
regain the ability to cast it this way when you finish a long
rest. Wisdom is your spellcasting ability for this spell.
Mystic Lore. You are proficient with one of the following
skills of your choice: Arcane, History, Nature, or Religion.
Warrior Clans
Most known orc clans go for the brute forced approach,
entering combat gladly with raised weapons, hammering
down everything in their way. Some of the larger clans
include Warsong, Burning Blade, and the Frostwolves.
Ability Score Increase. Your Strength score
increases by 1.
Aggressive. As a bonus action, you can move up to
your speed toward an enemy of your choice that you can
see or hear. You must end this move closer to the enemy
than you started.
Savage Attacks. When you score a critical hit with a
melee weapon attack, you can roll one of the weapon's
damage dice one additional time and add it to the extra
damage of the critical hit.
Forsaken
Death offered no escape for the scores of humans killed
during the Lich King’s campaign to scour the living from
Lordaeron. Instead, the kingdom’s fallen were risen into
undeath as Scourge minions and forced to wage an unholy
war against everything. . . and everyone. . . that they once
held dear.
Humans and elves freed from the control of the Lich King
who raised them. The forsaken are a strange and dark
force, hailing from the twisted, skittering darkness of
Undercity, they are nominally allied with the Horde but
serve only their own cause.
Under the Lich Kings crusade, the elven Ranger General
Sylvanas Windrunner fell in combat. Prince Arthas raised
her as a banshee and compelled her to follow his will and
command. When the Lich King’s power waned in the inci-
dents surrounding the Frozen Throne, Sylvanas harnessed
her fury and tore herself free from his skeletal grasp. She
freed many other undead as well, and recruited powerful
allies from the Burning Legion and the surrounding ogre
clans. Sylvanas dubbed her new force the Forsaken, and Strange Behaviors
the undead established their capital in the labyrinthine
crypts beneath Lordaeron’s capital city. Their sprawling, Forsaken culture is strange, a perverse combination of the
subterranean realm now called Undercity. lives they once knew as mortals and the mindless slavery
they experienced in the Scourge, colored by white-hot rage
A Necessary Alliance toward the Lich King and an almost equally intense
The Forsaken originally became allies of the Horde out of devotion to their queen.
necessity and convenience. They have no love for orcs, Some Forsaken attempt to reclaim their humanity by
tauren or any other living creature, but they need time to acting in kind and helpful ways. Others allow hatred to
strike against the Scourge and allies to help them do it. The fester into cruelty and rage.
Forsaken claim that they joined the Horde to prove their Extreme Alchemists
desire to leave their evil ways behind, but no one really
believes this. The Horde accepts the forsaken’s help, as Never sleeping, eating or falling ill, abandoned by those
they do indeed have a common enemy: the Scourge. The they once loved, the Forsaken have a brutal set of priorities.
Horde is leery of the forsaken’s tactics, however, and keeps A great portion of their efforts focus on dark alchemy,
watchful eyes on them. and the Royal Apothecary Society commands great power
Though initially the Forsaken alliance with the Horde in Undercity’s oily tunnels. The apothecaries constantly
was one of pure convenience, in recent times it appears send Forsaken on missions to gather odd materials for
that their position in the faction has begun to solidify and their twisted experiments. Rumors tell that the undead
many, though not all, of the Forsaken appear to be more or creatures are working to create a plague that will
less loyal to the Horde now. exterminate the Scourge and every living being on Azeroth.
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Dreadful Looks
Forsaken, unsurprisingly, look like dead people who've
been dug up from their graves. Their skin has turned gray
and rotting, with bone peeking through the rotted flesh.
Their resurrection have given their pupil-less eyes a dim
glow of white ghostlight. Most of their muscle have rotted
away, giving them a scrawny appearance with jagged move-
ments. Their dark resurrection have kept them preserved,
but natural decay still proceeds, just at an extremely slow
rate compared to normal.
Affiliation
Forsaken are members of the Horde. Though they do not
trust the Horde, nor does most members of the Horde trust
them. Their alliance was one of necessity more than desire
and the forsaken do their best to help and placate ambassa-
dors sent by the Horde. Although some forsaken remember
their old life and wishes to be reunited with their family,
few families have accepted what has become of their loved
ones who've been brought into undeath.
Names
Forsaken have no naming conventions of their own, most
keep the names they were given in life. Forsaken who can't
remember their name, or simply desires a new one, often
make up a suitable name of their own or pick one they saw
on a headstone.
Forsaken Traits
Your forsaken character has the following racial traits.
Ability Score Increase. Your Constitution score
increases by 2.
Age. Forsaken do not age, as the undeath ends this
process when they are brought back. However, decay and
rot can affect the forsaken's mind, and as time goes on they
experience issues similar to those of aging.
Alignment. When brought back to undeath, forsaken
keep the alignment they had in life. However, most tend to
become more chaotic and very few keep a good alignment
after decades of being an undead.
Size. Forsaken stand as tall as they did in life and weigh
between half as much to as much as they did in life. Your
size is Medium. To set your height and weight randomly,
refer to the Human and Blood Elf race.
Speed. Your base walking speed is 30 feet.
Darkvision. Born into undeath by unholy magic, you can
see normal in dark and dim conditiions. You can see in dim
light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in
darkness as if it were dim light. You can't discern color in
darkness, only shades of gray.
    Grave's Rest. When you take a long rest, instead of rest-
ing, you must spend at least six hours performing light
activities to gain the benefits of a Long Rest.
Undead Nature. Your creature type is undead, rather
than humanoid. You also gain the following benefits:
You count as a humanoid for the purpose of attacks,
spells, and features that have no effect on undead.
You have advantage on saving throws against being
poisoned, and you have resistance to poison damage.
You don't need to eat, drink, or breathe.
You don't need to sleep, and magic can't put you to sleep
    Will of the Forsaken. You have advantage on saving
throws against being charmed and effects that turn undead.
Languages. You can speak, read, and write Common and
Gutterspeak. Gutterspeak is a lower form of Common used
by shady underground markets and rogues' guilds as a
tongue of ill-repute.
Subrace. Two subraces of forsakens are found among
the undeads of Lordaeron: forsaken humans and forsaken
elves. Choose one of these subraces.
Forsaken Human
As a forsaken human, you were once a human of the proud
nation of Lordaeron. Raised as a minion to the Scourge as
it passed through and leveled the kingdom with the ground.
These forsaken make up the majority of their race, filling
the roles of great commanders and simple merchants for
the growing forsakens.
Ability Score Increase. One other ability scores of your
choice increases by 1.
Determination. When you make an attack roll, an ability
check, or a saving throw, you can do so with advantage. You
can't do so again until you finish a short or long rest.
Skill Versatility. You gain proficiency in one skill of
your choice.
Forsaken Elf
As a forsaken elf, you were once a high elf of Quel'thalas
who died to the Scourge as it crawled through the land on
its journey towards the Sunwell. The tenacity of the elves
have made you rise above the common humans that fill out
the forsaken nation. These forsaken are often found in high
places and positions of power.
Ability Score Increase. Your Intelligence score
increases by 1.
Arcane Knowledge. You are proficient in the Arcana
skill, and you can cast detect magic with this trait, using
Intelligence as your spellcasting ability for it. Once you cast
detect magic, you can't cast it again until you finish a short
or long rest.
Extra Language. You can speak, read, and write
Thalassian.
Tauren
Our people have walked this land for many, many years,
and in that time have learned much about the world. Our
allies will need to look to us for wisdom and guidance. My
father once made a promise to the Horde, to repay a debt
we owed them for their service to our race. I, for one,
intend to deliver on that promise.
— High Chieftain Baine Bloodhoof  
The plains of Kalimdor have long been a home to these
gargantuan nomads. The tauren are a race of spiritual
shamans, hunters, and fighters, who long ago developed a
complex culture and system of living without the aid of
stonework, steel or conquest. This is not to say that the
tauren are a race of pacifists, when they are angered they
are capable of retaliating with swift and decisive brutality.
The tauren are a noble race that embrace the natural
world. They have shed their nomadic roots and united in
their ancestral lands. Their race may be one of spirituality,
reverence for nature, and respect for elders, but it also
possesses powerful warriors that willingly fight when the
situation demands it. Although strong and capable warriors
when roused in battle, most tauren reserve combat for
when all other options are exhausted.
They prefer course of wise discussion and careful
rumination before embarking on any great endeavor,
and they have great respect for the wise, spiritual and
elderly among their people. The tauren are not wrathful
by nature, but sometimes a thirst for justice causes them
to take up arms in anger.
Peaceful Race
Tauren have no love for bloodshed, as their deep spiritual
beliefs do not have a place for warfare. The elders of a tribe
solve most issues, or two tauren might resolve a conflict
with a ritual challenge resembling a duel.
Having become members of the Horde, the introspective
race has been involved in more and more conflict, creating
a demand for tauren warriors and healers. Many must
spend time putting great thought into the actions they
perform on the field of battle. Taking another life, whether
it is man or beast, is an act filled with great significance
and responsibility to the tauren.
Majestic Appearance
Tauren are large, and muscular with bull-like heads. Males
average 10 feet tall and 500 pounds, while females are
usually a bit shorter and lighter. Tauren are mostly muscle,
having incredibly developed physiques and brawny frames
most suitable for combat. Soft, downy fur covers the tauren
body, with manes growing along head and neck, the lengths
of the arms, and the shins.
Their coloration can range from solid black to blond and
even white, to mottled pelts of multiple colors. Although all
tauren have horns, they are considerably more prominent
on males than females.

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 Affiliation
Tauren are members of the Horde. When they first met the
orcs after their arrival on Kalimdor, they recognized them
as spiritual brethrens for their connection to the elements.
Tauren pledged their allegiance to the Horde and see both
the orcs and trolls as brothers. Like all, they tolerate the
forsaken but never rely or trust them and give blood elves a
similar treatment for their taint with magic.
Tauren bear no personal ill will towards the Alliance and
view night elves with awe and fear. The two races have co-
existed on Kalimdor for centuries and Tauren have long
seen the night elves as a mythical race steeped in natural
powers and wielders of great magic.
Mulgore Tauren. These tauren pledged their allegiance
to Thrall's Horde when it first arrived on Kalimdor and are
steadfast allies to its cause.
Highmountain Tauren. These tauren lived isolated from
the rest of their kin upon the Broken Isles until the Burning
Legion's Third Invasion of Azeroth. Once the legion and its
forces had been pushed back into the Twisting Nether, they
received an invitation into the Horde by Baine Bloodhoof.
Taunka. These tauren pledged their allegiance to the
Horde as they were forced to migrate across Northred as
the Scourge encroached on their homes. Although they are
members of the Horde, few taunka leave the comforts and
cold of Northrend and ventures beyond.
Names
The language of the tauren is often harsh and low
sounding, which is reflected in the names of their children.
The last name of a tauren is usually a family name, handed
down through the generations. If the tauren has performed
some act that has made an impression on the elders of his
tribe, however, he may choose to take on his own last name
to commemorate that act.
Male Names: Azok, Bron, Turok, Garaddon, Hruon, Etu,
    Jeddek, Mechi, Cochu, Huslu, Idra, Naalnish
Female Names: Argo, Serga, Grenda, Beruna, Halfa,
    Atepa, Chepi, Mabu, Foston, Pakuna, Halona
Family Names: Darkthorn, Thunderhoof, Stormhorn,
    Quillsplitter, Stonebreaker, Plainstalker, Spiritwalker
Tauren Traits
Your tauren character has the following racial traits.
Ability Score Increase. Your Strength increases by 2.
Age. Tauren reaches adulthood in their mid teens, and
most grow to be 95 years old, few live beyond a century.
Alignment. Most tauren are lawful, keeping to their tribal
code. Those who are evil are shunned upon, most either
outlaws or corrupted in some form.
Size. Tauren are between 8 and 10 feet tall and weigh
between 400 and 600 pounds. Your size is Medium, yet you
tower over most other humanoids. To set your height and
weight randomly, start with rolling the size modifier:
Size Modifier: 2d12
Height: 7 feet + 11 inches + your size modifier in inches
Weight in Pounds: 320 + (2d10 x your size modifier)
    Speed. Your base walking speed is 30 feet.
Horns. Your horns are natural melee weapons, which
you can use to make unarmed strikes. If you hit with them,
you deal piercing damage equal to 1d6 + your Strength
modifier, instead of the bludgeoning damage normal for an
unarmed strike.
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    Powerful Build. You count as one size larger when
determining your carrying capacity and the weight you can
push, drag, or lift.
Tauren Weapon Training. You have proficiency with the
halberd, battle totem, pistol and rifle.
Languages. You can speak, read, and write Common and
Taur-ahe. Taur-ahe is a harsh, and low sounding language,
without a proper alphabet, their written language is made
of elaborate pictograms and pictoforms.
Subrace. Three subraces of tauren populate Azeroth:
mulgore tauren, highmountain tauren, and taunka. Choose
one of these subraces.
Mulgore Tauren
As a mulgore tauren, you are among the most common of
the tauren kin's. Mulgore tauren have lived on Kalimdor for
countless years. These taurens are calm and honorable
when met, and fierce fighters when fought. These tauren
have a deep respect for nature and the Earth Mother, only
taking what they need from the land to survive.
Ability Score Increase. Your Wisdom score
increases by 1.
Endurance. Your hit point maximum increases by 1, and
it increases by 1 every time you gain a level.
War Stomp. You can cast the earth tremor spell once
with this trait, by stomping your hoof into the ground, and
regain the ability to do so when you finish a long rest.
Strength is your spellcasting ability for this spell.
Highmountain Tauren
As a highmountain tauren, you hail from the Broken Isles.
Highmountain taurens have secluded themselves in the
isle's mountains for generations. They harbour no hatred
towards other races and are generally peaceful and kind
hearted. These tauren does not have horns like the rest of
their kin, instead they grow large antlers.
Ability Score Increase. Your Wisdom score
increases by 1.
Mountaineer. You're acclimated to high altitude, includ-
ing elevations above 20,000 feet. You're also naturally
adapted to cold climates, as described in chapter 5 of the
Dungeon Master's Guide.
Rugged Tenacity. You can use your reaction when you
take damage to reduce the damage taken by 1d12 + half
your level (rounded up). After you use this trait, you can't
use it again until you finish a short or long rest.
Taunka
As a taunka, you are considered a relative to the tauren
race and a branch of the tauren race that adapted to the
harsh environment found in Northrend. These tauren have
endured much and don't harbor the same respect for
nature as is prominent in other subraces of the tauren race.
Ability Score Increase. Your Constitution score
increases by 1.
Cold Resistance. You have resistance to cold damage.
Natural Athlete. You are proficient in the Athletics skill.
Tundra Walker. You can move across difficult terrain
made of ice or snow without expending extra movement.
Troll
Your ancestry dates back to the dawn of the world. Great
were the ancient empires of the trolls. I see a spark in your
eyes, a powerful will - you wish to be great again, yes?
— Lorewalker Cho  
The jungle trolls are sometimes referred to as Gurubashi
trolls, after the ancient empire of the same name. Their
capital, Zul'Gurub, is located in Stranglethorn Vale, along
with many smaller towns, cities, and villages, many of
which are in a state of ruin or disrepair. The largest jungle
troll settlement outside Stranglethorn is Sen'jin Village
founded by the Darkspear tribe, who had been displaced
from their exile on the Broken Isles and Echo Isles.
Forest trolls hold all other races in contempt —
especially blood elves, whom they consider the despoilers
of their ancient homeland. They will only work with others
if it means the elimination of an even more hated enemy.
Forest troll culture is tribal and primitive. Though not as
violent as their ice troll cousins, forest trolls nonetheless
have a fearsome reputation in battle.
Ice trolls are a subspecies of troll that lives in cold
climates. They have angular features, bright blue eyes, and
mottled blue-white skin covered in hides and pelts. This
troll has blue-white skin under grayish leather armor, and
he sports a red mohawk.
Ice trolls are generally evil and like most trolls, they are
fierce protectors of their homes and may attack travelers to
gain weapons, materials, clothing and food. They practice
cannibalism and sometimes eat their slain enemies raw.
Cannibalists and Voodooism
Cannibalism was a relatively common practice amongst
trolls, although through the decades, and with their
integration into the horde, their cannibalism had been
frowned upon by most, and has since been made a
forbidding practice by the horde, some still practice it, but
non do so openly.
Not all trolls practice voodoo, but it is widespread. It was
given to the trolls by their worshiped gods the Loa, and the
exact emergence of voodoo among the trolls is unknown,
for most tribes that possess such knowledge are unwilling
to share it with outsiders.
Tall and Muscular
Trolls are often tall, lanky, and muscular. They have both
elven and orcish characteristics with their fierce fangs and
long ears. Their long arms, strong legs and quick reflexes
make them adept hunters.
Trolls have only two fingers and a thumb on their hands,
and they have only two toes on each foot. Some trolls have
a toenail on their heels, and they do not wear standard
shoes or boots due to their unusual foot shape and comfort
in wading barefooted within different terrains.
Affiliation
Trolls are members of the Horde. Although they practice
voodoo and often have to retain from their savage nature,
they are respected within the Horde, especially by the orcs.
They feel a great debt to the horde and their time fighting
alongside alongside its members have sprouted new
friendships. Most tribes doesn't really hate the Alliance or
its members, but their loyalty to the Horde and their blood-
thirsty nature makes the Alliance a great target. However,
their respect for the Horde's warchief prevents them from
waging private wars.
Jungle Troll. These trolls are among those that pledged
their allegiance to the Horde when they landed on the isles
of the Darkspear tribe. However, many jungle trolls belong
to the Gurubashi tribe, a tribe that shows open hostility
towards all outsiders.
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     Zandalari Troll. These trolls allied with and later joined
the Horde during the fourth war as their home on Zandalar
was besieged by members of the Alliance.
Forest Troll. These trolls have never pledged their alle-
giance to the Horde and although they have been willing to
fight alongside it to defeat a common enemy, many forest
trolls continue to live in isolation among their own kin.
Ice Troll. These trolls are not part of the Horde, and ice
trolls continue to show defiance against the Horde and its
cause, preferring to continue their brutal way of life than
adjusting to the demands of the Horde.
Names
Trolls are not given names at birth, instead a troll have to
earn a name within their tribe. A troll's first name usually
contains just one syllable, but as they prove themselves
again and again, more syllables are added before or after
their earned name.
No family or surnames exist within troll culture, although
some choose to use their tribes name as a surname, a show
of loyalty and pride. Some trolls use their position within a
tribe as a surname, like Shadowhunter or Witch Doctor.
Male Names: Vol, Ros, Mig, Gal, Traxe, Maaho, Tuben, Ju,
    Goz, Akash, Vithek, Tian, Vazkono, Rhas, Vog
Female Names: Shi, Mith, Hai, So, Ozdun, Imo, Aju,
    Zhokre, Xullah, Joz, Fahze, Zil, Ruso, Mooh
Troll Traits
Your troll character has the following racial traits.
Ability Score Increase. Your Constitution score
increases by 1.
Age. Trolls mature a little faster than humans, reaching
adulthood around age 16. Although they age at the same
rate as humans, trolls aren't weakened by old age and can
live well over a century.
Alignment. Trolls are a neutral race and their alignment
can vary drastically between subraces. Most trolls tend to
be lawful, with each tribe often having particular customs
and rules for tribesmen to abide by.
Size. Trolls are between 7 and 8 feet tall and weigh
between 200 and 300 pounds. Your size is Medium. To set
your height and weight randomly, start with rolling the size
modifier:
Size Modifier: 2d10
Height: 5 feet + 8 inches + your size modifier in inches
Weight in Pounds: 130 + (2d6 x your size modifier)
    Speed. Your base walking speed is 30 feet.
Darkvision. Trolls retain their vision in dark and dim
conditions. You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as
if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light.
You can't discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.
Regeneration. Whenever you expend a Hit Die to regain
hit points, you regain hit points equal to the number rolled
plus twice your Constitution modifier.
As an action, you can expend a number of Hit Dice up to
half your level, as if you have finished a short rest. You must
then finish a long rest to use this feature again.
Languages. You can speak, read, and write Common and
Zandali. Zandali is the tongue of all trolls. It is a largely
syllabic language and taught down through generations.
Subrace Four main subraces of trolls can be found on
Azeroth: jungle trolls, zandalari trolls, forest trolls, and ice
trolls. Choose one of these subraces.
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Jungle Troll
As a jungle troll, you have a knowledge of voodoo and a
ferocity that is unmatched by most of your kin. These trolls
are superstitious and believe that their way is guided by the
spirits of the world. Their fierce determination is matched
only by their wits and prowess. Many would consider jungle
trolls to be the most dangerous and brutal troll-kin for their
influence and power in the Eastern Kingdoms.
Ability Score Increase. Your Constitution score
increases by 1, and your Wisdom score increases by 1.
Berserk. You may make one weapon attack or cast a
cantrip with a casting time of an action as a bonus action
on your turn. You can't use this feature again until you
finish a short or long rest.
Da Voodoo Shuffle. You can move across nonmagical
difficult terrain without expending extra movement.
Troll Weapon Training. You have proficiency with
handaxes, battleaxes, daggers, and javelins.
Zandalari Troll
As a zandalari troll, you have an unparalleled connection to
the loas and ancient traditions older than most races. They
are the ancestral race of all trolls and sit at the center of
the troll union in their temple city of Zuldazar on Zandalar.
These trolls are more powerful than the rest of their race
and carry immense influence and respect among its tribes.
Ability Score Increase. Your Wisdom score
increases by 2.
Ancient Lore. You have proficiency in the History skill.
Embrace of the Loa. You know the guidance cantrip.
When you reach at 3rd level, you can cast the enhance
ability spell once per day. Wisdom is your spellcasting
ability for these spells.
Zandalar Weapon Training. You have proficiency with
handaxes, battleaxes, longswords, and greatswords.
Forest Troll
As a forest troll, you have a keen knowledge of the natural
world, a cunning for warfare, and an ancient hatred of men
and elf. These trolls are among those who remain from the
Amani Empire, an empire that has fallen by the hands of
the Alliance and Horde.
Ability Score Increase. Your Dexterity score increases
by 1, and your Constitution score increases by 1.
Amani Instincts. You gain proficiency with one of the
following skills of your choice: Nature, Stealth, or Survival.
Mask of the Wild. You can attempt to hide even when
you are only lightly obscured by foliage, heavy rain, falling
snow, mist, and other natural phenomena.
Troll Weapon Training. You have proficiency with
handaxes, battleaxes, daggers, and javelins.
Ice Troll
As an ice troll, you are hardy and strong, accustomed to
the cold climates. These trolls are barbaric and brutal, even
when compared to other troll-kins. Ice trolls live in harsh
conditions where life is dominated by survival, and where
the strongest is meant to rule.
Ability Score Increase. Your Strength increases by 2.
Frostborn Skin. You have resistance to cold damage.
Powerful Build. You count as one size larger when
determining your carrying capacity and the weight you can
push, drag, or lift.
Troll Weapon Training. You have proficiency with
handaxes, battleaxes, daggers, and javelins.
Blood Elf
We must put this misery behind us. We must enter a new
chapter! And so I say to you that, as of this day, we are no
longer high elves! In honor of the sacrifices of our brothers
and sisters, our parents, and our children, as of this day we
will take the name of our royal lineage! As of this day, we
are sin'dorei! For Quel'Thalas!
— Kael'thas Sunstrider  
Nourished and strengthened by the Sunwell’s potent
energies, the high elves’ enchanted kingdom of Quel'Thalas
prospered within the verdant forests north of Lordaeron.
During the Third War, the high elves were nearly scoured
from Azeroth. Led by the death knight Arthas, the scourge
army slaughtered almost all of the kingdom’s population. In
the slaughter, Arthas tainted the sunwell, reanimating a lost A Crimson Appearance
necromancer. Prince Kael'thas rushed to his homeland's As a culture, the sin'dorei have retained the look and feel of
aid, and the survivors of the onslaught were renamed their fallen high elven kingdom, though have developed a
'blood elves' in honor of their fallen kin. The blood elves greater penchant for the colour of crimson: the colour of
grew addicted to the sunwells tainted energies. Kael'thas their namesake. Crimson-red robes, decor and armour
desperately searching for a cure for his kin, traveling the have become far more commonplace within blood elven
world to avenge his people and find a way to sate their society prior to the fall of the high elven people, a reference
hunger for magic. to the blood of their many brethren who had perished in
Kael'thas assured his people he would return to the Third War. The iconic and traditional blood elven
Quel'Thalas and lead them to paradise, yet on Outland, the colours are red, gold, and to a lesser extent, blue – all of
prince became twisted with the corrupting essence wielded which can be seen on their racial crest, the Icon of Blood.
by the demonic Burning Legion. Getting under the sway of
the Legion's commander. The prince was later killed on his Proud Society
return to Quel'Thalas for his treachery, and with the aid of
the draenei prophet, Velen, the magic taint lingering on the In general, the blood elves are a proud, pragmatic, and
sunwell was vanquished, restore it as a fount of both arcane somewhat jingoistic people; they place great emphasis on
and holy energy. their love for their homeland, and are ruthless to their
Inspired by the Sunwell's rebirth, the blood elves have enemies. Their reputation for isolationism is well-earned,
since entered into a shining new era in their ancient race's and they prefer to keep to their own kind, although excep-
history. Although some elves remain hesitant to abandon tions to this stereotype exist. Blood elves are a resilient
their dependence on arcane magic, others have embraced race of survivors, and their most prominent figures stand
change for the betterment of Quel'Thalas. as beacons of courage, tenacity, and the strength to fight
on, regardless of what foes stand in their way.
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Beautiful and Graceful
Blood elves are both biologically and physically high elves,
with the largest difference being the blood elves emerald
glowing eyes, compared to the high elves blue glow. They
are slenderly built, with an average height of 6 feet tall and
a weight averaging at 150 pounds. They have long pointy
ears, high cheekbones, and are generally considered to be
highly attractive humans. Blood elves tend towards lighter
colorations, with hair of blond or light brown. Both males
and females often grow their hair long. Male blood elves
ability to grow facial hair is limited, resulting in very few
blood elves having beards beyond an inch.
Affiliation
Blood elves are—for the most part—members of the Horde.
Even though the elven race could be split into those that
consider themselves blood elves and those that consider
themselves high elves, the vast majority of these elves have
pledged their allegiance to the Horde and chosen to honor
their fallen by renaming themselves the sin'dorei.
Although blood elves have no hate towards the Alliance
as a whole, the atrocities dealt to their kin by xenophobic
humans have harbored a deep distrust of the Alliance and
its human leaders.
Blood Elf. These elves have pledged their allegiance to
the Horde, having been convinced by the former Ranger
General Sylvanas Windrunner and with her speaking on
their behalf to the leaders of its cause.
High Elf. These elves never pledged their allegiance to
either faction, and even though they've worked alongside
the Alliance in the past, they never trusted it enough to
leave behind their isolated comfort and join its cause. The
high elves have no love for the Horde and see blood elves
as traitors, tainted by fel.
Blood Elf Names
Most blood elves who survived the Third Ward have chosen
to retain their high elven names. As such most blood elves
continue to be given high elven names as birth, born into
proud families with names of their own to carry forward.
These elves share a connection with the sun that is quite
prevalent in their choice of family names, with blood elven
family names often being more aggreesive than those taken
by most high elves.
Male Names: Mariel, Athaniar, Anador, Tharama, Viridiel,
    Malanior, Eraeth, Ulorath, Yehru, Kithadre
Female Names: Anarial, Freja, Driana, Coria, Alanassori,
    Melanion, Azshara, Curlih, Setori, Amorly, Zama
Family Names: Coldtrail, Nightfeast, Darkgift, Glowvein,
    Warmblood, Dawntrick, Solarmind, Phoenixdreamer
Blood Elf Traits
Your blood elf character has the following racial traits.
Ability Score Increase. Your Dexterity score increases
by 2, and your Intelligence score increases by 1.
Age. Blood elves reach adulthood at the rate of humans,
but aren't considered to have entered adulthood until they
reach age 60, and can live to become many hundred years
old with ease. That being said, many blood elves have lived
for thousands of years due to the power of the Sunwell
extending their lifespan indefinitely.
Alignment. Blood elves live in a society where ranks and
titles carry tremendous weight and where strict laws have
been put in place for them to follow, pushing them towards
lawful alignments. Personal desires varies drastically, and
both those of good and evil alignment exist.
Size. Blood elves are between 5 and 6 feet tall and weigh
between 125 and 175 pounds. Your size is Medium. To set
your height and weight randomly, start with rolling the size
modifier:
Size Modifier: 2d10
Height: 4 feet + 9 inches + your size modifier in inches
Weight in Pounds: 100 + (2d4 x your size modifier)
    Speed. Your base walking speed is 30 feet.
Darkvision. Due to your elven heritage, you have
superior vision in dark and dim conditions. You can see in
dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and
in darkness as if it were dim light. You can’t discern color in
darkness, only shades of gray.
Arcane Knowledge. You are proficient in the Arcana
skill, and you can cast detect magic with this trait, using
Intelligence as your spellcasting ability for it. Once you cast
detect magic, you can't cast it again until you finish a short
or long rest.
Keen Senses. You are proficient in the Perception skill.
Spell Turning. When you fail a saving throw against a
spell or spell-like effect, you can reroll the die and must use
the new roll. You can't use this feature again until you finish
a short or long rest.
Thalassian Legacy. You gain one of the following
features of your choice:
You know one cantrip of your choice from the mage
spell list. Intelligence is your spellcasting ability for it.
You have proficiency with the twinblade, warglaive,
shortbow, and longbow.
    Languages. You can speak, read, and write Common and
Thalassian. Thalassian derives from the Darnassian tongue
of night elves, and in many cases sound the same to an
inexperienced ear.
Creating a High Elf
Few high elves remain on Azeroth, as the quel'dorei
renamed themselves sin'dorei, blood elves, upon
retaking much of their homeland from the Scourge.
You can create a high elf by using the racial traits of
a blood elf, as the two races are indistinguishable.
Goblin
I never cover up the things I'm proud of. If the world was
gonna split in half tomorrow, I’d buy the Dark Portal, slap a
toll booth on it, and charge refugees the last of their pocket
change, the rings off their fingers, a bite of their meal, and a
contractual obligation to build me a rocket palace in the
skies of Nagrand. It’s the goblin way! Supply and demand!
Deal with it!
— Trade Prince Jastor Gallywix  
Slaves of the jungle trolls on their home isle, forced to mine
kaja'mite ore out of the volcanic bowels of Mount Kajaro.
The ore had an unexpected effect on the goblins, granting
them cunning intelligence. They began to rebel in secret,
engineering artifacts, and brewing alchemical substances
to successfully overthrow their oppressors and claim
Kezan their homeland.
Their prior prison become an expanding empire in the
mines they had dugged. To their dismay, the effects of
the kaja'mite ore wore off, and their increased intelli-
gence waned, as the ore itself became scarce and
dwindled. Their brilliant engineering dwindled in
ingenuity, looking haphazardly put together. Their
remaining craftiness and greed soon took its place,
lifting the race to preeminence as masters of mercan-
tilism. Great fortunes were amassed, and the isle
became a hub for goblin traders.
Technology
Goblins love of mechanics often places them into direct
competition with gnomes who enjoy similar devices. The
competition between goblins and gnomes seems to be
friendly. Whether clockwork shredders that allow a single
goblin to do as much harvesting as 10 field hands or
zeppelin-like airships that can ferry troops over otherwise
impassable terrain, the goblins' inventions have become
legendary. Such technological ingenuity is as central to the
goblins' rise among the races as any trading prowess.
Even with the malfunctions and explosions that occur,
goblin technology is proving to be of a quality that rivals the
dwarves and their firearms. While other races often try to
build reliable machines that would stay for grandchildren,
goblin aims for device of the marginally bearable reliability
that should only last enough to make its construction
reasonable. Weird as it is, this approach allows to build
more machines, or to build a more complex and powerful
machine using the same time and resources.
Born Traders
Goblins have taken to the role of merchants, and it's hard
to travel for more than a week or two without stumbling
across a goblin shop of some size. Goblin shops can be
found nearly anywhere on Azeroth, seemingly regardless of
whether or not there are towns nearby and heedless of
dangers such as the Scourge. The goblins will sell anything
to anyone, at only slightly inflated prices.
Though many shops remain independent, a growing
number of them have signs declaring that they are owned
and operated by the Venture Company, which the
proprietors claim is headquartered in a faraway city ruled
by goblins where the streets are paved with gold.
The goblins are also legendary for the sheer variety of
trade in which they are willing to indulge and for their
tenacity in bargaining.

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 Small But Standing Tall     Speed. Your base walking speed is 25 feet.
Best Deals Anywhere. Whenever you make a Charisma
Goblins are slight and wiry, averaging just under 4 feet in (Persuasion) check related to haggling, you are considered
height and an average weight of 50 pounds, with female proficient in the Persuasion skill and add double your
goblins being slightly taller than males. Their green skin is proficiency bonus to the check, instead of your normal
reminiscent to the orcs, although goblins skin can tan in proficiency bonus.
the sun to create rich and dull shades of green. Longside DODGE. You may give yourself advantage on a Dexterity
their large ears, goblin noses continue to grow throughout saving throw against an effect that you can see, such as a
their life and can reach multiple inches. trap or a spell. You can choose to do so before or after the
roll, but before any effects of the roll are applied. You can't
Affiliation use this feature again until you finish a short or long rest.
Goblins are members of the Horde. Even though goblins Goblin Engineering. You have proficiency with the
worked and traded with members of the Horde, it wasn't artisan's tools (tinker's tools). Using those tools, you can
until the Cataclysm that the Bilgewater Cartel pledged their spend 1 hour and 25 gp worth of materials to construct a
allegiance to the growing Horde. Although many goblins Tiny device (AC 5, 1 HP). The device ceases to function
have allied themselves with the Horde, some continue to after 24 hours (unless you spend 1 hour maintaining it.
tread on neutral ground, trading with members of both This can be done as part of a short or long rest), or after it
factions who are willing to buy. has been activated, at which point the device breaks; at that
Few goblins openly show a hate or distrust for the other time, you can reclaim 5 gp worth of materials used to
members of the Horde, enjoying the security and profitable create it. You can only make one device between long rests
positions they have earned within its ranks. and can never maintain more than one device at a time.
When you create this device, choose one of the following
Goblins and Gnomes spells: burning hands, catapult, earth tremor, feather fall,
Goblins bear a grudge towards gnomes, seeing them not as grease, jump, and thunderwave. A creature can use its
an enemy, but a rival. It has driven goblins into friendly and Action to activate the device and produce the effects of the
brutal contests with gnomes to determine which of the two chosen spell without providing material components. Each
races are superior. device uses your Intelligence as its spellcasting ability.
Mechanical Familiarity. You are proficient in firearms
Names and the artisan's tools (gunsmith's tools).
Languages. You can speak, read, and write Common,
Goblins are named at birth and keep their given name until Goblin and one extra language of your choice. Goblins are
they die. Although, some goblins take on nicknames fitting born merchants and trade with any race willing to buy from
of their personality and put them before thier given name, them, picking up the languages of those they trade with.
like 'Haughty Modiste'.
Goblins have large elaborate families with names
that depict some ancestor's achievements. A goblin whose
own achievements outstrip that of their forebears often
replace their old family name with a new one depicting
their own achievements.
Male Names: Nees, Ford, Joxdeld, Zatval, Fivinkle, Bova,
    Geevegbix, Rolaz, Ixa, Saz, Menzen, Gilmaxle
Female Names: Trutte, Meez, Kleqe, Suva, Tweedo,
    Cynmee, Twinkle, Klasi, Teexma, Ninzi
Family Names: Brokenblast, Shifttale, Saltsnipe,
    Deadknob, Nifttweak, Cogbeast, Slyfire, Manbelt
Goblin Traits
Your goblin character has the following racial traits.
Ability Score Increase. Your Intelligence score
increases by 1, and your Charisma score increases by 2.
Age. Goblins mature slightly slower than humans and
reach adulthood in their early 20s. Most goblins die within
a century, but a goblin can live into the middle of his or her
second century.
Alignment. Most goblins lean towards chaotic neutral.
They rarely show a sense of moral or consideration for the
consequences of their actions, preferring to live in the
moment and leave the troubles to tomorrow.
Size. Goblins are between 3 and 4 feet and weigh
between 40 and 80 pounds. Your size is Small. To set your
height and weight randomly, start with rolling the size
modifier:
Size Modifier: 2d4
Height: 2 feet + 12 inches + your size modifier in inches
Weight in Pounds: 40 + (1 x your size modifier)

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Allied Races
 Nightborne
An impenetrable barrier was placed around
their capital city Suramar, shielding the high-
borne from the Sundering. This shield would
keep the highborne isolated from the rest of
Azeroth's new continents for thousands of years.
Forcing the highbornes to rely on their Nightwell
for their magical powers. The highbornes evolved
over the ages, and they called themselves the
shal'dorei or nightborne.
When Suramar run out of food, the shal'dorei began to
utilize the substance of their Nightwell as nourishment and
was thus spared an untimely death, however, this soon
caused them to be unable to survive without drawing magic
from the Nightwell. Crime was punished by exile. Cutting
them off from the Nightwell, the exiled would diminish into
husks of their former selves, and eventually irreversible
into mindless withered, waiting for death.
Ten thousand years later the nightborne lowered their
shield and surrender to the Burning Legion by orders from
their leader, Grand Magistrix Elisande. Many nightborne
did not agree with her decision, but none dared speak
against her newfound forces of demons. Through the aid of
a nightborne resistance, and the forces of the Alliance and
Horde. The Grand Magistrix and her demon allies were
pushed back into the Twisting Nether.
Born in the Darkness
Sealed off within their capital of Suramar, the nightborne
physique in many ways resemble that of their night elven
kin, with tall slender bodies and muscular builds. The ever
darkened sky of their city have changed their skin to be a
dark blue or purple, rather than the more vibrant colors of Affiliation
the night elves. The Shal'dorei still practice arcane magic, Nightborne's have been severed from the rest of the world
giving their eyes a dim blue or purple glow, instead of the for thousands of years within their capitol city of Suramar.
golden glow of the night elves. Derived from the highborne night elves, many nightborne
The nightborne are fiercely proud of the arcane ways, have shown a desire for returning to their ancient kin once
and proudly shows off shimmering tattoos of arcane energy the barrier around their capital city was eliminated. How-
that has been placed upon their body. The tattoos have no ever, nightborne also show an affecting towards the blood
known impact on the nightborne capabilities, yet it stands elves and their similar addiction to a well of power.
as a show of a nightbornes comprehension of the arcane. Few nightborne have maintained a neutral stance as the
Highborne Civilization Third Invasion of the Burning Legion have pushed them to
seek new allies.
The Shal'dorei have an air of superiority that often comes     Alliance. Few nightborne's have chosen to pledge their
across as pompous. They revel in their unequalled magical allegiance to the Alliance, feeling that the organization is
civilization but having no exposure to the current races of too walled off and cloistered for a race that has spent the
Azeroth until the rebellion led an invading force to free last ten-thousand years in isolation. The caution and mis-
Suramar, many still regard outside races and the world as trust voiced by their night elven kin has also pushed many
it was back then, full of the unworthy, the uncultured, and nightborne away from the Alliance.
low born far beneath the standards and levels of the Horde. Many nightborne have been able to find common
nightborne civilization. ground with the blood elves of the Horde, who've expressed
These were the less admirable qualities of night elven a similar relationship with the night elves, and are bound
civilization back then, and the shal'dorei continue in them by a similar addiction to a well of power. The blood elves
as if nothing has changed and as if they still remain the have showed themselves to be a great ally of the nightborne
center of the world. people and opened the door for them to join the Horde.
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Nightborne Names
Nightborne names resemble those of night elves and often
carry a hidden meaning. Few nightbornes keep track of
family names and surnames are derived from feats done by
the nightborne's ancestors, it is rare for a nightborne to
take a new surname as many take pride in their
forefeather's achievements.
Male Names: Absolon, Astoril, Oculeth, Lespin, Silgryn,
    Almon, Ailen, Vanthir, Sylverin, Rosaine
Female Names: Valtrois, Iadreth, Anastae, Ly'leth, Theryn,
    Ambrena, Anaryys, Naran, Ke'lorin, Arluelle, Noressa
Surnames Names: Luneastre, Astravar, Swiftmeadow,
    Moonblade, Silverleaf
Nightborne Traits
Your nightborne character has the following racial traits.
Ability Score Increase. Your Dexterity score increases
by 1, and your Intelligence score increases by 2.
Age. Nightborne reach physical maturity at the pace of
humans, but the nightborne understanding of adulthood
goes beyond physical growth. Nightbornes typically claim
adulthood and an adult name around the age of 100, and
can live to become thousands of years old.
Alignment. Order and structure are key to nightborne
societies, they believe that reputation and status are of the
utmost concern and that mortality and principles of right
and wrong are viewed too often in that light. Most night-
borne are lawful.
Size. Nightborne are between 7 and 8 feet tall and weigh
between 180 and 220 pounds. Your size is Medium. To set
your height and weight randomly, start with rolling the size
modifier:
Size Modifier: 2d8
Height: 6 feet + 8 inches + your size modifier in inches
Weight in Pounds: 130 + (2d6 x your size modifier)
    Speed. Your base walking speed is 30 feet.
Superior Darkvision. Accustomed to twilit forests
and the night sky, you have superior vision in dark and dim
conditions. You can see in dim light within 120 feet of you
as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim
light. Your nightborne heritage makes your darkvision un-
usual: everything you see in darkness is in a shade of violet.
Sunlight Sensitivity. You have disadvantage on attack
rolls and on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight
when you, the target of your attack, or whatever you are
trying to perceive is in direct sunlight.
Arcane Knowledge. You are proficient in
the Arcana skill.
Keen Senses. You are proficient in the Perception skill.
Mental Warding. You have advantage on all Intelligence,
Wisdom, and Charisma saving throws against magic.
Nightborne Magic. You know the mage hand cantrip.
When you reach 3rd level, you can cast the detect magic
spell once per day. When you reach 5th level, you can also
cast the blur spell once per day. Intelligence is your spell-
casting ability for these spells.
Languages. You can speak, read, and write Common and
Shalassian. Shalassian, like Thalassian, originates from
the Darnassian language. Its dialect has been scrutinized
through the ages, making it nearly impossible for members
outside of the Nightborne to read or write.

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 Pandaren
The pandaren have long
been a mystery to other races
of Azeroth, their history stretch-
ing back thousands of years, to
before the raise of the kaldorei.
Denizens of a wondrous and fertile
land, the pandaren were slaves to the
ancient titan-forged mogu. Through
tenacity, diplomacy, and a unique
form of unarmed combat, they
staged a successful revolution that
deposed the mogu, and established the foundation of the
pandaren empire that prospered for thousands of years.
As the sundering took place, Pandaria was shrouded in a
magical mist that would last for thousand of years. As the
years came to an end, the mist around Pandaria unveiled.
Drawing the attention of both factions, wishing to claim
this 'unexplored' land, and learn of what lied on its surface.
Harmony in All Things
Pandarens are slow to anger and prefer to take measures
solutions to problems. On Pandaria, negative emotions are Covered in Fur
harnessed and take physical form to wreak havoc on the
isle. They emphasize and cultivate a quiet life of inner Covered in colorful fur from head to toe, pandaren appear
harmony and focus. Conflicts, no matter how bitter, are like massive humanoid bears towering above the heads of
quickly forgotten over cold drinks once the matter at hand most of Azeroth's inhabitants. They stand far over the head
has been resolved. of humans, ranging from just under 6 feet to a few inches
short of 7 feet. Pandarens are naturally curvy, only made
A Spiritual Race larger in size by their thick fur, weighing between 250 to
400 pounds. Males stand slightly taller than females, and
Pandaren have a fierce and deep belief in the connection of males are often much heavier than females.
the material and spiritual world. They are a society that Pandaren colorations varies widely, from a dark brown to
reacts, rather than being the ones to act first. Many claim to a golden yellow, one thing that is consistent throughout all
be the water that flows around a rock -- it never pushes the pandarens are their white markings, all pandarens have
rocks out of its way, but merely goes around it. This stands these upon their face, and many also have patches of white
as the core of their society, a simple means of everyday life. on their paws of torso. Pandarens don't have hair, but many
If they set their mind to a task and fail, then they believe stylize their fur on top of their head, letting it grow longer to
they went about it the wrong way, and try again. resemble hair.
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Affiliation
Pandarens are an independent race that have been hidden
from the world since the days of the War of the Ancients.
Their homeland of Pandaria lies far beyond the borders of
the Horde and Alliance, and most pandarens have taken a
neutral stance on the factions and their causes. However,
some among the pandaren have pledged their allegiance to
one of the factions, pledging their allegiance to the faction
whose ideals and beliefs align with the pandaren.
The world and people of Azeroth is new to the pandaren
and few among the harmonious race show distrust, anger,
or hate towards its other races. No matter their faction.
Alliance. These pandaren are commonly known as tus-
hui pandaren, pandarens whose teachings encourage living
a venerable life through meditation, rigorous training, and
moral conviction. Pandaren who upheld the tenets of Tus-
hui are drawn to the Alliance and their similar philosophy.
Horde. These pandaren are commonly known as houjin
pandaren, pandarens who firmly believe that injustice must
be met with a swift and decisive response, though this
response should be flexible and calculated for the situation
at hand; to the Huojin, the end will always ultimately justify
the means. Pandaren who upload the tenets of Houjin are
drawn to the scrappy practicality of the Horde.
Names
Pandaren naming practices are similar to those of humans,
each pandaren are given a name at birth, and carries on the
family name of their parents. Some pandaren are known to
take a new family name reflecting their own achievements
in life, yet such practices are uncommon.
Male Names: Fan Su, Tan Delan, Tian Fu, Fan-Su, Zi Ling,
    Gao, Bai, Wei He, Xun Ming, Dong-Gun
Female Names: Sujin, Zemin, Seul-Gi, Heng Lei, Sun-Mi,
    Zheng, Yan, Wei Zhelan, Xuefeng, Li, Liuxian
Family Names: Caskriver, Drumfriends, Wisespear, Keen-
    walker, Calmbrow, Mellowcoil, Ironshadow, Wildfur
Pandaren Traits
Your pandaren character has the following racial traits.
Ability Score Increase. Your Constitution score
increases by 1, and your Wisdom score increases by 2.
Age. Pandarne age at the same rate as humans, reaching
adulthood in their late teens, and generally die before they
reach their first century.
Alignment. Pandaren are a peaceful and sociable race
that for the most parts tend to their own, making most
pandarens neutral or good aligned. Pandarens are rare of
an evil alignment and finding an evil pandaren is often the
product of foul magic influencing its mind.
Size. Pandaren are between 5 and 7 feet tall and weigh
between 250 and 400 pounds. Your size is Medium. To set
your height and weight randomly, start with rolling the size
modifier:
Size Modifier: 2d10
Height: 5 feet + 2 inches + your size modifier in inches
Weight in Pounds: 150 + (2d6 x your size modifier)
    Speed. Your base walking speed is 30 feet.
Gourmand. You gain proficiency with the artisan's tools
(cook's utensils) and artisan's tools (brewer's supplies).
Inner Peace. You have advantage on saving throws
against being charmed or frightened.
Martial Adept. Fighting to protect home and family, your
unarmed attacks deal 1d4 + your Strength modifier bludge-
oning damage on a hit. In addition, you gain a +1 bonus to
your Armor Class. To use this bonus, you can't be wearing
medium or heavy armor, or wield a shield.
Quaking Palm. You are able to target focal points on a
target. As a bonus action, you can make a special unarmed
attack. If the attack hits, it deals its normal damage and the
target must succeed on a Constitution saving throw (DC 8
+ your Wisdom modifier + your proficiency bonus). The
target is stunned until the end of your next turn on a failed
saving throw.
After you use your quaking palm, you can't use it again
until you finish a short or long rest.
Languages. You can speak, read, and write, Common
and Mogu. Mogu is the language of Pandaria, forced upon
the inhabitants of Pandaria by the mogu empire. It is a
strange and unfamiliar language to the rest of Azeroth, with
a multitude of words meaning one common thing.
 Void Elf
Infused by the void itself, the Ren'dorei--children of the
void--are a group of blood elves exiled from their homeland
of Quel'Thalas. Cast out for their teachings at the hand of
the elven magister Umbric, the elves have embraced their
newfound powers, though the inner turmoil it has caused
may well follow them through their lives as they fight to
maintain control over it.
Shaped by the Void
While they are of the same blood as their elven siblings,
void elves are best recognized for their pale or vibrant,
blue-tinged skin and eyes. As well as the deep shades of
blue and purple in their shadow-infused hair. For some void
elves, their dark powers can be seen manifesting in their
hair, leaving the tips shimmering with void energy.
Most who have tried to harness the corruptive powers of
the void have fallen into madness. Among mortals, former
ranger-general Alleria Windrunner stands as the first to
properly wield it -- the elf now using her powers to guide
her elven kin alongside the magister Umbric. The void
elves aim, above all, to use their dangerous powers to
defend both the Alliance and Azeroth itself. In doing so,
they seek to prove wrong any who would doubt or judge
their abilities.
Exiled From Home
Originally, the void elves were the pupils and followers of
Umbric -- a magister at the court of Silvermoon, who
thought the void to be the key to the survival of Quel'Thalas
after its destruction at the hands of the undead Scourge.
However, the other magisters did not agree. Least of all
the Grand Magister, who ultimately banished the elves
from the land under fear that the void would pose great
dangers to the kingdom and to the Sunwell.
Now, emboldened by their newfound powers, the void
elves have sworn to make their claim on the world, under
the joint leadership of magister Umbric and Alleria
Windrunner.
Ethereals, Friend and Foe
Beings of energy, Ethereals are extradimensional creatures Affiliation
that have travelled great distances across the Great Dark.
Normally composed of arcane energies, it is a group of Void elves are an independent subrace of blood elves that
void-touched Ethereals that have turned the Ren'dorei into have been exiled from Quel'Thalas for their meddling with
what they are today. Alleria Windrunner, co-leader to the void. The elves choose to embrace or try to forget their
Magister Umbric, owed much of her power to the teachings status as outcasts, for they will forever be unwelcome in the
of an Ethereal named Locust-Walker. land they've left behind.
It was only thanks to the machinations of void ethereals Alliance. These elves have learned to control the void
hoping to turn Magister Umbric and his followers into true following the guidance of the ranger-general Alleria Wind-
creatures of void along with the timely intervention of runner and have sworn their service to her. With her as
Alleria Windrunner that has turned these former denizens their leader, they pledged their allegiance to the Alliance
of Quel'thalas into something more. Now Locust-Walker after the Burning Legion's defeat on Argus.
along with other ethereals who's goals aligned with the Horde. No void elves exist within the Horde, as those
Ren'dorei roam their base of Telogrus Rift, teaching and that learned to control the void swore to follow the ranger-
guiding all Children of Quel'thalas in the ways of the Void. general Alleria Windrunner and have joined the Alliance.
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 Emergence of the Void Elves
The Ren'dorei are specific group of void elves that
followed the teachings of magister Umbric, though
he is not the first elf to have dabbled with the void.
Talk with your DM if you want to play as a void elf
before the Burning Legion's defeat on Argus.

Names
Void elves continue to follow the naming conventions of
blood elves and little discrepancy exists between the two.
However, with their exile from Quel'Thalas, some void
elves have chosen to change their family name for one that
embraces their new powers.
Family Names: Coldtrail, Nightfeast, Voidworn, Morn-
    cloud, Duskblood, Darkvein, Gloomwalker, Voidheart
Void Elf Traits
Your void elf character has the following racial traits.
Ability Score Increase. Your Dexterity score increases
by 2, and your Intelligence or Charisma score (your choice)
increases by 1.
Age. Void elves reach adulthood at the rate of humans,
but aren't considered to have entered adulthood until they
reach age 60, and can live to become many hundred years
old with ease. That being said, many void elves have lived
for thousands of years due to the power of the Sunwell
extending their lifespan indefinitely.
Alignment. Although chaos and unpredictability is pro-
minent in many void elves, they have maintained a lawful Vulpera
alignment similar to blood elves. Those that succumb to
the void often turn chaotic in their alignment. The vulpera have lived in Vol'dun as free traders and mer-
Size. Blood elves are between 5 and 6 feet tall and weigh chants for countless generations. For much of that time,
between 125 and 175 pounds. Your size is Medium. To set they have been oppressed by the Faithless sethrak, who
your height and weight randomly, start with rolling the size have enslaved countless vulpera over the years and forced
modifier: them to work and fight for them. The vulpera are mostly a
Size Modifier: 2d10
passive people and as such never found the ability to stop
Height: 4 feet + 9 inches + your size modifier in inches
the sethrak. At least one caravan tried to fight back, but
Weight in Pounds: 100 + (2d4 x your size modifier)
they met only with defeat.
    Speed. Your base walking speed is 30 feet. Scavengers and Survivors
Darkvision. Due to your elven heritage, you have The vulpera are a keen and intelligent race of nomadic
superior vision in dark and dim conditions. You can see in scavengers. They are capable of turning what they find into
dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and opportunities to thrive and are skilled at solving problems,
in darkness as if it were dim light. You can’t discern color in no matter their size. Despite their small stature, vulpera
darkness, only shades of gray. are fierce and cunning in battle, bringing down any enemy
Keen Senses. You are proficient in the Perception skill. foolish enough to underestimate them. While they have
Chill of Night. You have resistance to Necrotic damage. permanent settlements in burrows, their caravans mostly
Spatial Rift. As a bonus action, you open a rift in space travel from hideaway to hideaway, scavenging for supplies,
and time and magically teleport up to 30 feet to an trading them where they can, and spreading information
unoccupied space you can see. Once you use this trait, you they pick up along the way. Their scavenging often takes
can't do so again until you finish a short or long rest. the form of looting artifacts and treasure from ancient
Thalassian Legacy. You gain one of the following ruins and selling them to the highest bidder.
features of your choice:
You know one cantrip of your choice from the mage Resourceful Gatherers
spell list. Intelligence is your spellcasting ability for it. Dwelling in Vol'dun, the vulpera can't afford to waste re-
You have proficiency with the twinblade, warglaive, sources. Over time, they have learned to take anything that
shortbow, and longbow. looks even remotely useful and be creative using what they
    Languages. You can speak, read, and write Common and have, and they have learned to recognize value wherever it
Thalassian. Thalassian derives from the Darnassian tongue hides in the desert. When warned that gold from the Port
of night elves, and in many cases sound the same to an of Zem'lan was cursed, Norah replied that "A little curse
inexperienced ear. never kept the vulpera from a worthy treasure".
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Affiliation
Vulpera are an independent race native to the warm desert
of Vul'dun. Although some among the race continue a free
nomadic lifestyle, many vulpera have chosen to joined the
larger factions of Azeroth and shown a desire to explore
the world found beyond Vol'dun's warm climate.
Alliance. No vulpera exist within the Alliance, although
the race has no hatred towards its members, many vulpera
have followed the caravan leader Kiro and pledged their
allegiance to the Horde.
Horde. These vulpera have felt the harshness of Vol'dun
and its inhabitants, indebted and grateful to the Horde for
its aid they followed the caravan leader Kiro and joined the
Horde to return a favor, and explore the world beyond.
Names
Vulpera are given a name shortly after birth by the nomadic
caravan they travel with, rather than their parents. Those a
vulpera travel with are considered family and no voice rings
louder than others. Vulperan names are short, made up of
two or three syllables at most. They do not keep family or
surnames, and few choose to do so.
Male Names: Deelni, Jaamre, Jenoh, Keerin, Kenzou, Kiro,
    Nemru, Rikati, Shalku, Unjun
Female Names: Erri, Eudora, Jena, Kova, Meerah, Nisha,
    Norah, Rehea, Saiva, Venah
Vulpera Traits
Your vulpera character has the following racial traits.
Ability Score Increase. Your Dexterity score increases
by 2, and your Intelligence score increases by 1.
Age. Vulperas mature significantly faster than humans,
reaching physical adulthood at the age of 5. However, a vul-
pera isn't considered an adult until they are ready to take
on the responsibilities of their kin and caravan. They age
noticeably faster and rarely live longer than 75 years.
    Alignment. Most vulpera lean towards true neutral, they
keep to themselves and care for the wellbeing of their own.
However, their affection for other beings can often be inter-
preted as acts of kindness, even if it is not done out of the
kindness of their hearts.
Size. Vulpera are between 3 and 4 feet and average
about 50 pounds. Your size is Small. To set your height and
weight randomly, start with rolling the size modifier:
Size Modifier: 2d4
Height: 2 feet + 8 inches + your size modifier in inches
Weight in Pounds: 35 + (1 x your size modifier)
    Speed. Your base walking speed is 30 feet.
Desert Born. You're naturally adapted to hot climates, as
described in chapter 5 of the Dungeon Master's Guide.
Fury of the Small. When you damage a creature with an
attack or a spell and the creature's size is larger than yours,
you can cause the attack or spell to deal extra damage to
the creature. The extra damage equals your level.
Once you use this trait, you can't use it again until you
finish a short or long rest.
Keen Hearing. You have advantage on Wisdom
(Perception) checks that rely on hearing.
Nomad's Knowledge. You gain proficiency with one of
the following skills of your choice: Animal Handling, Na-
ture, Stealth, or Survival.
Nose for Trouble. You can take the Disengage or Dodge
action as a bonus action during your first turn of each
combat. If you are surprised at the beginning of combat
and aren't incapacitated, you can still take the Dodge action
during your first turn.
Pathfinder. Whenever you make a Wisdom (Survival)
check related to navigating, you are considered proficient in
the Survival skill and add double your proficiency bonus to
the check, instead of your normal proficiency bonus.
Languages. You can speak, read, and write Common
and two other languages of your choice. Vulpera are a
nomadic race that picks up the languages of those
they travel among.
 
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