Races
To the left are the typical races for an Old School Revival world such as this one. No, there are not any more player character races and even a few of the ones pictured here are not available in this world. The races fit the world of Paksenarrion.
Half-orc - no. There is no backstory that will make it work. The other races pictured here will kill you and any orc on sight. That's this world.
Halflings - no. The elves said they existed when they first came to the northern lands, but disappeared shortly after they arrived. So, no, you cannot play a race that has not been seen by the elves for over 3,000 years.
Player Races:
Gnomes are very different from the standard D&D version. Start with the gnome pictured here; make him grey skinned and in grey clothes; very serious, extremely lawful (Lawful Neutral), territorial, traditional, very bound to their home and tribe, and with their own magic and a potent military. The usual gnome would be impossible to play. However, playing an outcast gnome would be difficult, but possible. Examine the gnome page for more details and limitations.
Elves are true to the D&D version, just a bit more 'Tolkienish' .... Player characters will need to know which faction in the elves they belong to - that will heavily influence their relationships with other races and their interactions with other elves. Examine the elves page for more details and limitations.
Dwarves are also true to the D&D version. Players will need to examine the dwarves page for more details and any limitations.
Humans are also true to the D&D version. The human race has the most character class opportunities. Players will need to examine the humans page for the most appropriate culture for their characters. Each culture has advantages and disadvantages.
Half-elves are slightly different from the D&D version. The skills, etc. remain the same. Half-elves take after one parent more than the other. Half-elves either look much more elvish or much more human. A half-elf who practices a parent's culture will also tend to look more like a member of that culture/race. For example, a half-elf living as an elf will look more elven.... Examine the half-elf page for more details, favoured classes, etc.
Half-orc - no. There is no backstory that will make it work. The other races pictured here will kill you and any orc on sight. That's this world.
Halflings - no. The elves said they existed when they first came to the northern lands, but disappeared shortly after they arrived. So, no, you cannot play a race that has not been seen by the elves for over 3,000 years.
Player Races:
Gnomes are very different from the standard D&D version. Start with the gnome pictured here; make him grey skinned and in grey clothes; very serious, extremely lawful (Lawful Neutral), territorial, traditional, very bound to their home and tribe, and with their own magic and a potent military. The usual gnome would be impossible to play. However, playing an outcast gnome would be difficult, but possible. Examine the gnome page for more details and limitations.
Elves are true to the D&D version, just a bit more 'Tolkienish' .... Player characters will need to know which faction in the elves they belong to - that will heavily influence their relationships with other races and their interactions with other elves. Examine the elves page for more details and limitations.
Dwarves are also true to the D&D version. Players will need to examine the dwarves page for more details and any limitations.
Humans are also true to the D&D version. The human race has the most character class opportunities. Players will need to examine the humans page for the most appropriate culture for their characters. Each culture has advantages and disadvantages.
Half-elves are slightly different from the D&D version. The skills, etc. remain the same. Half-elves take after one parent more than the other. Half-elves either look much more elvish or much more human. A half-elf who practices a parent's culture will also tend to look more like a member of that culture/race. For example, a half-elf living as an elf will look more elven.... Examine the half-elf page for more details, favoured classes, etc.