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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The race of dwarves. They are black-skinned. Reincarnation is normal for them, and a part of their culture. As a people, they are generally good at mining. They are famous for their sculptures and siege engines. They completely control an impoverished continent whose recorded history goes back to the dawn of time. They tend to be mistrusted by others - but no one can say why.
The gigantic race. They are yellow-haired and have small mouths. They are very dexterous. They despise originality. Their government is a representative democracy.
The race of elves. They are blue-skinned and have cold-colored eyes. They have tentacles instead of hair. They are an all-female race. Their magical practices tend to focus on flesh magic. Under stress, they undergo distinct personality changes. Their government is a dictatorship.
The race of Gremlins. They are notoriously sloppy. They serve a race of gods excluded from this world. They control a wealthy island chain. They are intimately connected to an important prophecy.
The race of intelligent owls. They take naturally to tunnels. Their magical practices tend to focus on earth magic. They worship an organized pantheon of gods and goddesses. The goddess of wind is especially important to them. They believe the powers that be are generally distant and uninvolved in their lives. Most religious observation is very disordered and disorganized. Their government is a plutocracy. They manage to control a wealthy underground country that is actually a living being they exist in harmony with. They were created as part of a magical experiment that was successful.
The race of evolved horses. They are naturally competitive. Their government is a democracy. Their history is unknown even to them.
The hulking race. They have red eyes. They have many horns on their heads. They host colonies of fungus in their bodies that provides a number of benefits. They change genders as they age. They can withstand great damage. The only kind of magic they can do is flesh magic. They worship a single goddess who works via assorted servants and messengers. They believe the powers that be are generally distant and uninvolved in their lives. Their government is a feudal system. Their history is unknown even to them.
The spindly race. They have three arms. They have an affinity for plains. They are famous for their use of widespread semaphore systems and books. They have no concept of subtlety. They serve a race of gods excluded from this world. They control a wealthy plains-covered country that is the site of many ancient tombs.
The race of elves. They are dark-skinned, fair-haired, and have cold-colored eyes. They can withstand great damage. They are noted for their gardeners and philosophers. Their primary deity is a patron of their own race. They were created as part of a magical experiment that went horribly wrong.
The race of evolved cougars. They use cosmetics extensively for cultural reasons. Their government is a representative democracy. They tend to be mistrusted by others - but no one can say why.
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