Careless Whisper Playable Races

Common Races

Changelings

The changelings of Eberron are an enigmatic race of shapeshifters. Descended from doppelgangers and, presumably, humans, changelings have evolved into their own separate race, distinct from either heritage. Their ability to completely change their appearance at will lends them the potential to be consummate spies and criminals, and many changelings live up to that image.

While open changeling communities are quite rare, changelings themselves are spread out and fairly common in the Five Nations. So much so, that it is often standard practice for other people to associate themselves with a signature piece of jewelry or article of clothing—something distinctive enough to identify themselves as who they are, since changelings can’t mimic clothing and accessories.

Changelings adventurers come from a variety of backgrounds: They might be running from a criminal past, pursuing revenge, or seeking spiritual perfection through the use of their shapeshifting abilities. Some may be adventurers simply due to a lack of other palatable options: Changelings not inclined toward stealth or crime find their race's stereotype working against them.

• Source: Wayfinder’s Guide to Eberron, page 60
• D&D Beyond: Use Changeling

Dwarves

Dwarves are a common sight to the citizens of Khorvaire, but whether they were raised amongst the cities of the Five Nations or the stone keeps of the Mror Holds, their attitude can be summed up as such: Iron and Gold.

Most dwarves, even those not in the dragonmarked House Kundarak, are preoccupied with displays of wealth. Dwarves are completely capable of falling in love with objects and are more likely to do so the flashier and more valuable they are.

In Eberron, the most likely subraces to be encountered are the Hill Dwarf and the Mark of Warding subrace. Hill dwarves represent the vast majority of the dwarven population of Khorvaire, while dwarves of the dragonmarked Kundarak lineage lucky enough to manifest a mark gain the Mark of Warding.

• Dwarf
  • Source: Player's Handbook, page 20
  • D&D Beyond: Use Hill Dwarf

• Mark of Warding Dwarf
  • Source: Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron, page 108
  • D&D Beyond: Use Mark of Warding Dwarf

Elves

Elven culture began on the distant continent of Xen’drik. Tens of thousands of years ago, the elves rose up against the giants who ruled that land. Ultimately, the elves fled from Xen'drik and settled the island nation of Aerenal. There they split into two distinct cultures: the introspective Aereni and the warlike Tairnadal. While neither of these cultures have much interest in human activities, a small number of elves have immigrated to Khorvaire over the years and have integrated with the cultures of the Five Nations.

As a whole, elves are driven by tradition and respect for the past. Where humans value innovation, elves strive to perfect the techniques of their ancestors. With centuries to devote to their studies, the elves are masters of their chosen crafts; at the same time, their society has changed very little over the last five thousand years, while Khorvaire is constantly evolving.

• Aereni Elves

The Island of Aerenal is named after the great hero Aeren, liberator of the elven people from their giant slave-masters in ancient Xen'drik. Aeren's people grieved for her and followed her prophetic visions to their culmination generations after her death: the establishment of the divine Undying Court. This singular feat of necromantic mastery has shaped Aereni culture well into modern times.

• • Source: Korranberg Chronicle, page 5
  • D&D Beyond: Use Aereni Elf CW Campaign Version

• Khorvaire Elves

The elves of Aerenal have not always lived in harmony with each other. Early in the settlement of Aerenal, there was an upheaval that saw an entire bloodline wiped out. Allies of this family, as well as neutral parties disturbed by the unilateral action taken against an entire lineage, decided it was best to move on, abandoning Aeren's promised land. These elves sailed north to Khorvaire and found themselves integrating into the burgeoning human nations growing there.

• • Source: Korranberg Chronicle, page 5
  • D&D Beyond: Use Khorvaire Elf

• Valenar Elves

Tairnadal elves escaped Xen'drik to Aerenal along with those who founded the Undying Court, but they practice a different form of ancestor worship. Descended from the brave warrior elves who fought the giants with spell and blade, the Tairnadal believe the only way to honor them is to emulate their battles in the present day. The Valaes Tairn, the largest Tairnadal tribe, has even gone so far as to invade Khorvaire and establish the nation of Valenar, seeking any and every battle to bring glory to the Spirits of the Past.

• • Source: Korranberg Chronicle, page 6
  • D&D Beyond: Use Valenar Elf CW Campaign Version

• Mark of Shadow Elves

The Mark of Shadow Elf subrace can manifest on any elf that shares a bloodline with the line of Phiarlan or Thuranni (itself formerly a lineage of House Phiarlan). This typically occurs on elves from Khorvaire, but the Mark has been known to spontaneously manifest on foundlings from Aerenal or Valenar.

• • Source: Wayfinder’s Guide to Eberron, pg. 105
  • D&D Beyond: Use Mark of Finding Elf subrace

Gnome

Gnomes are harmless industrious folk... or so they want people to think. The gnomish homeland of Zilargo attained its independence from Breland at the start of the Last War by announcing itself an ally of Breland. It seems no one realized that Breland surrendered the sovereignty it previously held over the territory in the process.

It was also the gnomes of House Sivis that anticipated the commercial impact of Dragonmarks and formed them into an extended network of industrial monopolies.

Gnomes might be small and jovial, but they are far more cunning and shrewd than they let on.

• Zil Gnome - The Korranberg Chronicle
• Feyspire Gnome - The Korranberg Chronicle
  • Mark of Scribing Gnome - Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

Goblin

• City Goblin - The Korranberg Chronicle
• Dhakaani Goblin - The Korranberg Chronicle

Half-Elf

• Khoravar Half-Elf - The Korranberg Chronicle
  • Mark of Detection Half-Elf - Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
  • Mark of Storm Half-Elf - Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

Half-Orc

• Eberron Half-Orc - The Korranberg Chronicle
  • Mark of Finding Half-Orc - Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

Halfling

• Talenta Halfling - The Korranberg Chronicle
  • Mark of Healing Halfling - Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
  • Mark of Hospitality Halfling - Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

Human

• Paragon Human - The Korranberg Chronicle
  • Mark of Finding Human - Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
  • Mark of Handling Human - Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
  • Mark of Making Human - Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
  • Mark of Passage Human - Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
  • Mark of Sentinel Human - Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

Shifter

• Beasthide Shifter - Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
• Longtooth Shifter - Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
• Swiftstride Shifter - Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
• Beasthide Shifter - Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
• Wildhunt Shifter - Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
• Cliffwalk Shifter - The Korranberg Chronicle
• Dreamsight Shifter - The Korranberg Chronicle
• Razorclaw Shifter - The Korranberg Chronicle
• Swiftwing Shifter - The Korranberg Chronicle
• Truedive Shifter - The Korranberg Chronicle
• Winterhide Shifter - The Korranberg Chronicle

Uncommon Races

Bugbear

• Dhakaani Bugbear - The Korranberg Chronicle

Gnoll

• Znir Pact Gnoll - The Korranberg Chronicle