Fantasy Race Generator
Descriptions of fantasy races as complex as you like them, from simple appearance to a complete backstory!
- For simple physical descriptions, choose 'Description.'
- Choose 'Detail' to get a cultural snapshots and 'extras' for the race.
- Choose 'Complete' to get a complete profile of the race and their place in their world.
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Races
The hulking race. They have feathers instead of hair. They have four legs. They reproduce quickly. They have a perfect sense of direction. They are notoriously laid-back. They completely control an impoverished plains-covered empire.
The monstrous-looking race. They are slime-covered and have eyes that change color constantly. They are very long-lived. In their culture, entertainment is a highly prized ability. They never quit or surrender. Their government is inefficient. They barely control a wealthy country that is haunted by many ghosts and other undead.
The race of gnomes. They are black-skinned, fair-haired, and have silver eyes. They are famous for their books. Their magical practices tend to focus on air magic. They are the reincarnation of another species.
The race of halflings. They are dark-haired. They are naturally good at music. Their magical practices tend to focus on wind magic. They are very impolite. Their government is a technocracy that is functional. They exist as servants to another race.
The race of elves. They are green-skinned and blue-haired. Their magical practices focus exclusively on summoning magic. Their government is functional. They control an impoverished country. They are the descendents of an alien species.
The race of humans. Their government is a representative democracy that is non-functional. Their history is unknown even to them.
The race of humans. They are red-skinned, dark-haired, and have dark-colored eyes. Their magical practices tend to focus on elemental magic. They lack inventiveness - all their technology and knowledge is ages old. Their government is functional. They barely control a mountain empire. Their history conceals a great secret.
The race of halflings. They are fair-haired. They never need to sleep. They are noted for their messenger system and theaters. They have no defining religion, but gladly adapt those of others. They exist outside this dimension, but have some influence inside of this one.
The race of humans. They are purple-skinned, black-haired, and have white eyes. They have the ability to withstand a wide range of temperatures. They are noted for the almost supernatural skill of their astronomers and philosophers. Their government is functional. They barely control a wealthy country that, in the past, was blessed by the powers that be.
The race of humans. They have many horns on their heads. They have an affinity for deserts. Their magical practices tend to focus on death magic. They worship a single goddess who works with a host of created sub-deities that are also worshiped. Their government is a magiocracy that is efficient. They manage to control an impoverished desert empire that is beset by a mysterious evil. They are intimately connected to an important prophecy.
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