Races
This page provides an overview of all playable races in The Gods Are Bastards campaign setting. Each race offers unique traits, ability score increases, and cultural backgrounds that shape characters in this world.
Race Overview
| Race | Size | Speed | Ability Score Increases | Typical Lifespan | Common Alignment | Languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwarves | Medium | 25 ft. | Constitution +2, Wisdom +1 | 350 years | Lawful Good/Neutral | Tanglish, Dwarvish |
| Elves | Medium | 30 ft. | Dexterity +2 | Functionally infinite | Chaotic Good/Neutral | Tanglish, Elvish |
| Drow | Medium | 30 ft. | Dexterity +2, Charisma +1 | Functionally infinite | Varied | Tanglish, Elvish, Undercommon |
| Gnomes | Small | 25 ft. | Constitution +2, Intelligence +2, Dexterity +1, Wisdom -4 | 5000 years | Neutral Good | Tanglish, Gnomish |
| Orcs | Medium | 30 ft. | Strength +2, Constitution +1, Wisdom +1, Intelligence -2 | 75 years | Neutral (fiercely independent) | Tanglish, Orcish |
| Half-Elf | Medium | 30 ft. | Charisma +2, +1 to two others | 250-400 years | Varied | Tanglish, Elvish |
| Half-Orc | Medium | 30 ft. | Strength +2, Constitution +1 | 75 years | Varied | Tanglish, Orcish |
| Human | Medium | 30 ft. | All +1 | 80 years | Varied | Tanglish |
| Tiefling (Half-Demon) | Medium | 30 ft. | Charisma +2, Intelligence +1 (varies by demonic heritage) | 80 years | Varied | Tanglish |
| Goliath | Medium/Large | 30 ft. | Strength +2, Constitution +2, Dexterity -2 | 200 years | Neutral | Tanglish, Dwarvish (dialect) |
Note: This table provides a general overview. See individual race pages for complete details, including subraces, racial traits, and setting-specific information.
Choosing a Race
When creating a character, your choice of race determines: - Ability Score Increases: Each race provides bonuses to specific ability scores - Size: Your character's size category (Small or Medium) - Speed: Your base walking speed - Racial Traits: Unique abilities and features granted by your race - Languages: Languages you can speak and read - Cultural Background: The cultural context and traditions of your people
Race Pages
Each race has a detailed page with: - Physical description and appearance - Cultural background and society - Ability score increases - Racial traits and features - Subraces (where applicable) - Age, alignment, and size - Languages - Setting-specific information
See individual race pages for complete details: - Dwarves - Elves - Drow - Gnomes - Orcs - Half-Elf - Half-Orc - Human - Tiefling - Goliath
Related: Mechanics Index | Ability Scores | Skills | Character Advancement