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 elves. As a people, they are generally good at history. They are exceptionally good at divination. They practice some forms of spiritual discipline, but some would debate if it is an actual religion. Their government is a feudal system that is inefficient. They manage to control an island chain that is known for its exotic animal life. They are the descendents of another race.
The race of gnomes. They are purple-haired. They reproduce quickly. They are immune to disease. They take naturally to deserts. They barely control a desert empire that is known as a source of strange minerals. They are the descendents of an alien species.
The race of sentient Dragons. They are an all-female race. In their culture, every person is expected to be good at mining. Their language is maddeningly complex. Their government is a plutocracy that is entirely dysfunctional. They barely control a wealthy state that is known for its exotic animal life. They tend to be mistrusted by others - but no one can say why.
The race of gnomes. They are black-skinned and fair-haired. Their magical practices tend to focus on divine magic. Their gods are said to be dead or have fled this world. Their government is a technocracy that is functional. Their history is unknown even to them.
The race of crow-people. They are legendary for their stoneworkers and marines. They are exceptionally good at wind magic. They worship a single goddess who works via assorted servants and messengers. Most religious observation is done in public ceremonies. They were created as part of a magical experiment that was unexepctedly successful.
The race of elves. They are silver-skinned and orange-haired. They are noted for the almost supernatural skill of their magicians. They worship a single hermaphroditic deity who works via assorted servants and messengers. They exist as servants to another race. A great doom awaits them, and they are all too aware of it.
The race of intelligent boars. Their government is a confederacy that is extremely corrupt. They barely control a rich island chain that has been devastated by war. They are intimately connected to an important prophecy.
The race of humans. They are gold-skinned and have purple eyes. They reproduce quickly. They avoid all kinds of magic except mind magic. Their government is a democracy.
The race of dwarves. They are black-skinned and have green eyes. They have spines instead of hair. In their culture, ancient languages is a highly prized ability. They are free spirits at heart. Their government is a democracy that is inefficient. They control a poor country.
The race of Centaurs. A great doom awaits them, and they know it not.
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