====== Halfling ====== ===== Traits ===== * +2 Dexterity, –2 Strength: Halflings are nimble, but their small stature makes them weaker than other races. * Small: Halflings are Small creatures and gain a +1 size bonus to their AC, a +1 size bonus on attack rolls, a –1 penalty to their Combat Maneuver Bonus and Combat Maneuver Defense, and a +4 size bonus on Stealth checks. * Slow Speed: Halflings have a base speed of 20 feet. * Fearless: Halflings receive a +2 racial bonus on all saving throws against fear. This bonus stacks with the bonus granted by halfling luck. * Halfling Luck: Halflings receive a +1 racial bonus on all saving throws. * Keen Senses: Halflings receive a +2 racial bonus on Perception skill checks. * Sure-Footed: Halflings receive a +2 racial bonus on Acrobatics and Climb skill checks. * Weapon Familiarity: Halflings are proficient with slings and treat any weapon with the word “halfling” in its name as a martial weapon. * Languages: Halflings begin play speaking Common and Halfling. Halflings with high Intelligence scores can choose from the following: Dwarven, Elven, Gnome, and Goblin.