Halfling

Species Traits

**Size:**Small. Halflings gain a +1 size bonus to Defense, a +1 size bonus on attack rolls, and a +4 size bonus on Hide checks. They suffer a –4 size penalty on grapple checks. Halflings must use smaller weapons than humans use, and their lifting and carrying limits are three-quarters of those of a Medium character.

Ability Modifiers:–2 Strength, +2 Dexterity.

**Base Speed:**20 feet.

**Special Combat Bonuses:**Halflings gain a +1 species bonus on attacks with thrown weapons and slings.

**Saving Throw Bonuses:**Halflings gain a +1 species bonus on all saving throws. In addition, they gain an additional +2 morale bonus on saving throws against fear.

**Skill Bonuses:**Halflings gain a +2 species bonus on Climb, Jump, Listen, and Move Silently checks.

**Bonus Feat:**Halflings gain the bonus feat Archaic Weapons Proficiency.

**Free Language Skills:**Read/Write Common (or local language), Read/Write Halfling, Read/Write Language (any one), Speak Common (or local language), Speak Halfling, Speak Language (any one).

**Other Languages:**Dwarven, Elven, Gnome, Goblin, Orc.