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 sentient insects. Only their females are sentient. They are naturally good at disguise. They are well-known for their popular beers and temples. They worship a pantheon of gods and goddesses. The god of fertility is especially important to them. They believe the powers that be are intimately involved in their lives. They were created as part of a magical experiment that was successful.
The cumbersome race. They are dusky-skinned and fair-haired. They are known to have terrible body odor. They can change genders under certain conditions. They worship a single abstract deity who is the cause of good in the world, and who has a nemesis responsible for evil. 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 dictatorship. They have no country of their own, but work for other races. A great destiny awaits them, and they wait for it patiently.
The bulky race. They are red-haired and have a single horn on their heads. They are famous for their circuses. Their magical practices tend to focus on enchantment. They are extremely cruel. They are the descendents of another race.
The race of gnomes. They are pale-skinned and have cold-colored eyes. They can astrally project their minds. Their magical practices focus exclusively on flesh magic. They worship a single goddess. Most religious observation is done in private. They are integrated into another culture, but have no land of their own. A great doom awaits them, and they know it not.
The race of Centaurs. They are well-known for their dangerous poisons. Their magical practices tend to focus on demonology. They are bound by tradition. They worship a pantheon of gods and goddesses. The god of the moon is especially important to them. They believe the powers that be are generally distant and uninvolved in their lives. Most religious observation is done in public ceremonies. Their government is a technocracy. They were created as part of a magical experiment that went horribly wrong.
The gigantic race. They are gray-skinned, fair-haired, and have gray eyes. They have tails. They reproduce quickly. They are well-known for their seminaries and armories. Their government is a technocracy that is entirely dysfunctional. They manage to control a mountain state.
The race of Centaurs. They are well-known for their postal system and nutritious food. They worship a single god who works with a host of created sub-deities that are also worshiped. They are intimately connected to an important prophecy.
The delicate-looking race. They have pointed ears. They shed their integument as they grow. They have large litters. They are legendary for their cartographers and wandering entertainers. They are naturally aquisitive. Their government is a bureaucracy.
The race of gnomes. They are orange-skinned. They dislike wearing clothing. They are only interested in religion for practical value. They are the descendents of angels.
The monstrous-looking race. They have spines instead of hair. They have two bird-like wings on their backs. In their culture, dance is a highly prized ability. They worship a single goddess who works with a host of created sub-deities that are also worshiped. They exist outside this dimension, but have some influence inside of this one.
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