Underfolk
The underfolk are descendants of bands of humans who chose-or were forced-to live in the caves and twisting passageways of the underground world. Over generations, these humans adapted to this strange world, filled with natural wonders and dangerous creatures. Some underfolk societies have not ventured to the surface in generations, and others have forgotten their true origins altogether. However, those who live close to the caves that give entry to the underground realms make occasional forays to the surface and even engage in limited trade with surfacedwelling humans. Underfolk are a simple, clannish people dedicated to their homes and the safety of their race. Because of the multitude of evil and predatory races and creatures in the caves and tunnels they call home, underfolk have become quick, stealthy, and survival-oriented. Although rather primitive and rustic when it comes to technology, underfolk make up for this lack with a superior knowledge of how to survive beneath ground, although even they avoid the deepest depths of the subterranean realms.
Underfolk Racial Traits:
Humanoid (human): Underfolk are humanoid creatures with the human subtype.
Medium: As Medium creatures, underfolk have no special bonuses or penalties due to size.
Underfolk base land speed is 30 feet.
Darkvision: Underfolk can see in the dark out to 60 feet.
4 extra skill points at 1st level and 1 extra skill point at each additional level, since underfolk (like their human ancestors) are versatile and capable. (The 4 skill points at 1st level are added on as a bonus, not multiplied in.)
+2 racial bonus on Listen checks: Living as underground hunters for generations has given underfolk keen hearing.
Camouflage (Ex): Underfolk can change their skin coloration at will to mimic the surrounding terrain, giving them a +4 racial bonus on Hide checks. In natural terrain, this bonus increases to +10.
Light Sensitivity (Ex): Underfolk are dazzled in bright sunlight or within the radius of a daylight spell.
Favored Class: Any.
| Racial Feats |
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| Darkvision |
| Light Sensitivity |
| Human |