Editing Norrathians: Halfbreeds (section)

=Half Dark (human/dark elf)=
''aka:  Half Man, Ayr’Dal''

Half darks are only slightly less common than half elves, and are found especially in and around Freeport.  The Freeport Militia as well as the Dismal Rage boast a number of half darks as members.  Some choose to focus on their dark elf heritage, but just as many vow to stand firmly against Neriak, allowing for some to join one of the churches in Qeynos or Freeport, though rarely in positions of authority.  In Neriak half darks are referred to as half men, and are treated with little more than tolerance in the Foreign Quarter and the Commons.  Occasionally a half dark can be found in the Tower of the Spurned, or serving in the Indigo Brotherhood, but most half darks are prevented from integrating into Neriak society.  Those who live in Neriak for any length of time only do so thanks to being more bloodthirsty and crafty than the natives.  In Faydwer, few have any tolerance for half darks or let them live – most see only the Teir’Dal.  Half darks tend to be far more creative and flexible than dark elves, but represent some of the most vicious aspects of humanity with ease.  Rarely, half darks will be raised such that they throw off the curse of their elven heritage and live virtuous, honorable lives.  Most half darks are prone to seriousness and brooding, over-thinking situations and strategizing with practiced skill.  Sometimes accused of being passionless, half darks are just as often respected for brilliance.

'''Half Dark Racial Traits'''
* Abilities: +1 Dexterity, +1 Intelligence, -1 Wisdom, -1 Charisma.  Half darks are agile and intelligent, but are reckless and arrogant.
* Classes:  Half darks can become clerics, enchanters, hexblades, magicians, necromancers, paladins, rogues, shadow knights, warriors, or wizards.
* Favored Class:  Rogue and warrior.  When determining whether a multiclass half dark takes an experience point penalty, his or her rogue and warrior levels do not count.
* Language: Half darks begin with 4 ranks in Language: Common
* Size: As Medium-size creatures, half darks have no special bonuses or penalties due to their size.
* Skills: Half darks get 4 extra skill points at 1st level and receive Sneak as a class skill regardless of their actual class(es).
* Speed: Half dark base land speed is 30 feet.
* Vision: Half darks have infravision.