Racial Guidelines
Racial Guidelines are present on Tierra Nueva to ensure that players are informed about DnD realia, and with them - character appearances and racial characteristics. As Team, we would like to support players and help them in getting immersed in Forgotten Realms setting. This includes offering our outlook at what different races are and how they look like. The appearances below are binding, and should be used as guidance for the process of Whitelisting.
Humans
Suggested Alignment: Any
Racial Tensions: Antagonistic Races, Tieflings
Humans exhibit a wide array of physical appearances that reflect the vast diversity of their cultures and lineages. Human features encompass a broad spectrum, including various skin tones, hair textures, eye colours, and facial structures. Their height can range from short to tall, with average heights falling within the 5 to 6-foot range.
Height: 155cm to 180cm
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Skin tone: Any variation from fair to dusky
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Hair Colour: Any with exception for bright, vivid - unnatural colours.
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Eye Colour: Any with exception for bright, vivid - unnatural colours.
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Age: Min. 18 years old
Half Elves
Suggested Alignment: Any
Racial Tensions: Antagonistic Races, mainly Orcs
Half elves possess a unique blend of human and elven characteristics, combining the grace and elegance of elves with the versatility and straightforwardness of humans. Their ears are slightly pointy, inherited from their elven ancestry, and a more rounded facial structure reminiscent of humans. Their skin tones can range from fair to tan or even slightly dusky, while their hair and eye colours vary widely, showcasing a rich diversity.
Height: 155cm to 180cm
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Skin tone: Any variation from fair to dusky
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Hair Colour: Any with exception for bright, vivid - unnatural colours.
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Eye Colour: Any with exception for bright, vivid - unnatural colours.
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Age: Min. 18 years old
Half Orcs
Suggested Alignment: Any
Racial Tensions: Elves
Half orcs exude a formidable presence with their powerful, muscular physiques and height. They inherit distinct traits from their orc lineage, such as prominent tusk-like canines that protrude from their lower jaws, but not as prominent as their purer orc ancestry. Their skin tones span a spectrum from earthy hues like green, gray often exhibiting a rugged complexion. Their hair tends to be dark and coarse, their body hair prominent. Their eyes possess an intense and piercing gaze, typically ranging from shades of amber, brown, or fiery red.
Height: 160cm to 185cm
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Skin tone: Muted grey and green shades
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Hair Colour: Darker hues of earthy colours
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Eye Colour: Shades of amber, brown, or fiery red.
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Age: Min. 18 years old
Tabaxi
Suggested Alignment: Any
Racial Tensions: None
Tabaxi resemble large cats with short fur, displaying patterns and colours similar to various feline species, depending on their place of origin. Their fur patterns can include spots, stripes or any mix of the previous, with vibrant colours ranging from deep browns and blacks to oranges, blues, or rare hues like purple or gold. They have slit-pupiled eyes in varied shades, reflecting their feline nature.
Height: 155cm to 185cm
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Skin tone: Their fur pattern varies depending on the type of feline they resemble
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Hair Colour: Their fur colour varies depending on the type of feline they resemble
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Eye Colour: Any feline colours. The most common are amber or hazel, with blue or dark copper being less usual. Normalising colour between sclera and pupil is recommended, or just expand the pupils greatly.
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Age: Min. 12 years old (Tabaxi reach adulthood at 12 years old, they should be treated as fully functional, adult individual. Any attempt of age-play will immediately result in Permanent Ban)
Dwarves
Suggested Alignment: Any Non-Evil
Racial Tensions: Antagonistic Races,
mainly Orcs and Goblins
Dwarven men have a robust and stocky build with muscular frames, while female dwarves tend to have a more plump complexion. They have a range of skin tones, often influenced by their subrace and environment. Dwarves commonly have brown, black, or red hair and grow beards of varying lengths, regardless of gender. Their eyes are deep and expressive, with shades of blue, brown, or green. Dwarves have distinctive facial features, including strong brows, broad noses, and a determined expression.
Height: 110cm to 140cm
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Skin tone: Any variation from fair to tan
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Hair Colour: Any with exception for bright, vivid - unnatural colours.
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Eye Colour: Any with exception for bright, vivid - unnatural colours.
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Age: Min. 50 years old
Elves
Moon Elves
Suggested Alignment: Any Good
Racial Tensions: Antagonistic Races, mainly Orcs
Moon elves have fair and smooth skin, often with a slight luminosity that seems to shimmer in the moonlight. Their hair is typically silver, white, or pale blue. Moon Elves' eyes possess a captivating quality, ranging from shades of silver and grey to violet or even a luminous blue. Their delicate facial features are often adorned with high cheekbones and slender eyebrows that give them an otherworldly allure. They possess lithe, slender, and at times androgynous silhouettes, clear indicators of their elven heritage due to Corellon's influence on the race.
Height: 150cm to 175cm
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Skin tone: Muted, pale hues of blue, silver and purple
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Hair Colour: Muted shades of blue, silver or white
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Eye Colour: Natural shades of blue, silver, violet and golden - slight glow is approved
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Age: Min. 100 years old
Sun Elves
Suggested Alignment: Any Good
Racial Tensions: Antagonistic Races, mainly Orcs
Sun elves have a radiant and golden skin complexion. Their hair is often a lustrous shade of golden blond, copper, or fiery red, flowing in waves or styled with intricate braids. Sun elves have eyes that shimmer with vibrant colours, such as emerald green, deep amber, or sapphire blue. Their facial features are refined and elegant, with high, sculpted cheekbones and arched eyebrows that lend them an air of regality. They possess lithe, slender, and at times androgynous silhouettes, clear indicators of their elven heritage due to Corellon's influence on the race.
Height: 150cm to 175cm
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Skin tone: Warm, tan shades
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Hair Colour: Shades of blonde, crimson, copper and bronze
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Eye Colour: Intense green, amber, blue or golden - slight glow is approved
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Age: Min. 100 years old
Wood Elves
Suggested Alignment: Any Good
Racial Tensions: Antagonistic Races, mainly Orcs
Wood elves have a sun-kissed and earthy complexion, with skin tones that range from light tan to a deep olive shade. Their hair mirrors the colours of their woodland homes, displaying hues of brown, auburn, or warm sunset shades. Their eyes showcase the vibrant colours of nature, with shades of hazel, green, or golden amber. Wood elves possess sharp and expressive facial features, with slightly pointed ears that hint at their kinship with the forests. They possess lithe, slender, and at times androgynous silhouettes, clear indicators of their elven heritage due to Corellon's influence on the race.
Height: 150cm to 175cm
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Skin tone: Warm, tan shades.
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Hair Colour: Muted bronze or warm fiery/ginger hues
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Eye Colour: Natural green, brown or amber - slight glow is approved
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Age: Min. 100 years old
Wild Elves
Wild elves have a naturally tanned or dusky complexion, reflecting a life lived outdoors in rugged environments. Their hair is often wild and untamed, mirroring the colours of the wilderness they call home, ranging from deep brown or dark red to earthy shades of green and blue. Wild elves may adorn their hair with feathers or leaves, embracing their connection to the natural world. Their eyes are intense and piercing, with colours that span from deep brown to vibrant green or golden yellow. Wild elves possess strong and angular facial features. Tattoos and warpaint adorn their whole bodies, varying in design and colours depending on the tribe they hail from, or the feats of strength they’ve achieved.
Suggested Alignment: Any Good
Racial Tensions: Antagonistic Races, mainly Orcs and Humans
Height: 150cm to 175cm
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Skin tone: Tan to dusky shades
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Hair Colour: Dark brown, red and sometimes green or blue
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Eye Colour: Dark brown, green or golden/yellowish - slight glow is approved
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Age: Min. 100 years old
Tieflings
Suggested Alignment: Any Chaotic
Racial Tensions: Aasimar
Infernal Tieflings
Infernal Tieflings bear distinct features that reflect their hellish heritage. Their skin ranges from various shades of red, maroon, or deep purple, and may even have a faint leathery texture. They possess horns on their forehead ranging in shape and size, as well as sharp and elongated canines, and pointed or forked tails. Their eyes shimmer with fiery colours such as amber, gold, or crimson, as well as deep, shimmerless black. Infernal Tieflings may have patterns of small intricate sigils on their skin, further emphasising their demonic lineage.
Height: 165cm to 185cm
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Skin tone: Muted red, crimson, at times purplish shades​
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Hair Colour: Any with exception for bright, vivid - unnatural colours.
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Eye Colour: Any dark, crimson, golden or amber - slight glow is approved, sclera can be black
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Age: Min. 18 years old
Abyssal Tieflings
Abyssal Tieflings carry the unmistakable signs of their connection to the many creatures and entities of the abyssal depths. Their skin can have a bluish, purplish, or ashen hue, reminiscent of deep shadows and voids, as well as the pinkish hue most humans possess. Some Abyssal Tieflings display rough, bumpy textures or even faint bioluminescent patterns on their skin. They sometimes have smaller, more discreet horns that allow them to blend more with humans. Their eyes often radiate a haunting glow, with colours like deep violet, piercing yellow, or intense navy. Abyssal Tieflings may also have prehensile, sinuous tails that sway behind them with an unsettling grace.
Height: 165cm to 185cm
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Skin tone: Muted blue, black, ashen and at times purplish hues​
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Hair Colour: Any with exception for bright, vivid - unnatural colours.
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Eye Colour: Any dark, blue, even yellowish - slight glow is approved, sclera can be black
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Age: Min. 18 years old
Aasimar
Protector Aasimar
Suggested Alignment: Any Good
Racial Tensions: Tieflings, Fallen Aasimar
Protector Aasimar radiate an angelical grace and beauty. They possess an otherworldly aura that draws attention and instil a sense of comfort and reassurance. Their skin tones range from a luminous, porcelain-like complexion to a soft, golden glow, reminiscent of the celestial realm, though they can also look not any different from humans. Despite this, their eyes shimmer with vibrant colours, often mirroring the skies or celestial bodies.
Height: 165cm to 195cm
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Skin tone: Any variation between fair and slight tan - warpaint markings are optional​
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Hair Colour: Any with exception for bright, vivid - unnatural colours.
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Eye Colour: Pupiless golden, silver, white, pearl-like colours - slight glow is required
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Age: Min. 18 years old
Fallen Aasimar
Suggested Alignment: Any Evil or Neutral
Racial Tensions: Protector Aasimar
Fallen Aasimar bear the telltale signs of their celestial heritage tinged with darkness. Their once radiant and luminous features have a more somber and shadowed quality. Their skin may possess a pale or ashen complexion, and their eyes often reflect a haunting glow, with colours ranging from deep, stormy grey to deep black or pale white. Fallen Aasimar may have subtle markings or tattoos that depict symbols of their fallen nature, evoking a sense of inner turmoil.
Height: 165cm to 195cm
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Skin tone: Fair or pale ashen shade - warpaint markings are optional​
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Hair Colour: Any dark
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Eye Colour: Pupiless black, gray, white - slight glow is required
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Age: Min. 18 years old
Genasi
Fire Genasi
Suggested Alignment: Neutral Evil
Racial Tensions: Air Genasi
Fire Genasi embody the essence of flames and display distinct traits reflecting their elemental heritage. Their skin ranges from warm tones of red, orange, or deep bronze, reminiscent of smouldering embers. Fiery patterns, resembling crackling flames, may flicker across their bodies. Their hair often appears as flames, with shades of red, orange, or even glowing ember-like hues. Fire Genasi possess eyes that mirror the intensity of their element, blazing with colours such as amber, golden yellow, or deep red. Some Fire Genasi even emit a gentle warmth or radiate a faint, flickering light, adding to their elemental charm.
Height: 170cm to 195cm
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Skin tone: Shades of red, orange or bronze - warpaint markings are required
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Hair Colour: Any hue ranging from orange to red
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Eye Colour: Any hue ranging from orange to red - slight glow is required
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Age: Min. 18 years old
Earth Genasi
Suggested Alignment: Neutral Evil
Racial Tensions: None
Earth Genasi bears a strong connection to the vastness and strength of the earth and stone. Their skin often has an earthy texture, ranging in shades of brown, tan, or grey, resembling the rich soil or rugged stone, or crystalline, shiny hard flesh of varying mineral or gemstone colours. Some Earth Genasi may have small patches of rocky or crystal-like protrusions on their skin. Their hair can take on earthy tones, such as sandy brown, mossy green, or deep soil black. Earth Genasi have eyes that evoke the depths of the earth, with colours like hazel, deep green, or subtle hints of metallic shades.
Height: 170cm to 195cm
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Skin tone: Dusky or deep tan - warpaint markings are required
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Hair Colour: Natural/Dark shades of bronze, green or black
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Eye Colour: Any natural hue ranging from green, blue, orange and black - slight glow is approved
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Age: Min. 18 years old
Water Genasi
Suggested Alignment: Neutral Evil
Racial Tensions: None
Water Genasi embodies the fluidity and power of the elemental realm of water. Their skin appears as if it were made of shimmering liquid, with shades ranging from light greenish aqua to deep sea blue. They may have a subtle iridescence that mimics the play of light on the water's surface. Their hair is often flowing and wavy, resembling cascading waterfalls, and it comes in hues like sea foam green, azure blue, or silver-grey. Water Genasi possess eyes that mirror the tranquil depths of the ocean, with shades of sea green, cerulean blue, or deep sapphire. Droplets of water may form or drip from their skin.
Height: 170cm to 195cm
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Skin tone: Blue or green watery shades - warpaint markings are required
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Hair Colour: Any ranging from blue, green and white/silver hues
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Eye Colour: Any shade ranging from green to blue - slight glow is required
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Age: Min. 18 years old
Air Genasi
Air Genasi embodies the boundless freedom and agility of the air element. Their skin has a faint, airy quality, appearing pale or slightly translucent, as if ethereal. It may have a subtle hint of sky blue, wispy streaks, or a delicate cloud-like pattern. Their hair often seems weightless and airy, floating or billowing around them, coming in shades of silver, sky blue, or a gentle white like fluffy clouds. Air Genasi possess eyes that shimmer with a ghostly quality, reflecting hues like sky blue, crystal clear, or a faint silver.
Suggested Alignment: Chaotic Neutral
Racial Tensions: Fire Genasi
Height: 170cm to 195cm
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Skin tone: Pale blue, silvery white - warpaint markings are required
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Hair Colour: Light colours
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Eye Colour: Pale colours
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Age: Min. 18 years old
Satyr
Suggested Alignment: Chaotic Good, Neutral
Racial Tensions: Antagonistic Races
Satyrs are covered in shaggy fur that appears in earthy tones, goat-like lower bodies, lean humanoid upper bodies, curved horns, expressive faces with mischievous grins, lively eyes in vibrant shades, pointed and tufted ears, agile hooved legs. Their appearance reflects their wild and enchanting nature.
Height: 145cm to 165cm
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Skin tone: Any variation from fair to dusky. Bottom part of Satyrs' body is covered in fur - you should make use of a warpaint.
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Hair Colour: Any earthy, muted shade. Hair colour should match their fur.
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Eye Colour: Any with exception for bright, vivid - unnatural colours.
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Age: Min. 50 years old
Hexblood
Suggested Alignment: Any Chaotic
Racial Tensions: Humans, Elves,
Antagonistic Races
Hexblood possesses a unique blend of human and fey qualities. Their skin has a faint, otherworldly glow, often taking on a pale or ethereal complexion. Their hair is thick and lustrous, flowing like waves of shadow or moonlight. It comes in an array of captivating colors, ranging from midnight black to silvery white, and sometimes even vibrant hues reminiscent of autumn leaves or deep violet. Hexbloods have eyes that shimmer with an otherworldly radiance. Atop of their heads, crowns of thorns and flowers constantly grow and regrow from their skulls.
Height: 150cm to 175cm
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Skin tone: Any pale, at times dusky, earthy colours
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Hair Colour: Any with exception for bright, vivid - unnatural colours.
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Eye Colour: Any with exception for bright, vivid - unnatural colours.
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Age: Min. 18 years old
Dhampirs
Suggested Alignment: Any Neutral, Any Chaotic
Racial Tensions: Depending on the base-race
Dhampirs are the progeny of vampires and mortals, and their appearance reflects their lineage. Their complexion tends to be pale, often with a touch of a cool undertone. Their hair is usually dark, ranging from raven black to deep burgundy or auburn, and it may have a slightly tousled or untamed quality. Dhampirs possess eyes that betray their nature, a deep crimson hue that instils fear in anyone pierced by them. Their features are typically refined and alluring, with a hint of mystery and intrigue. Dhampirs have subtle fangs or more pronounced canines, reflecting their vampiric heritage.
Height: Their height match height of their base race
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Skin tone: Their skin should be few tones paler than skin colour of their base race
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Hair Colour: Any matching their base race - with an exception that they can choose to take black or any darker shade, regardless of their base race's Guidelines
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Eye Colour: Any matching their base race - with an exception that they can choose to take red shade, regardless of their base race's Guidelines
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Age: Min. age should be matching their base race
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Antagonistic and Rare Races may not be Dhampirs.
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Any base-race features are overriden by Dhampirs' racial features.
Reborn
Suggested Alignment: Any
Racial Tensions: Depending on the base-race
The Reborn are a race with a pale or ashen complexion. Their eyes hold a haunting quality, shimmering with an otherworldly light or displaying a vacant, dull emptiness. Their hair, if present, is fine and wispy, often in shades of silver, white, or dark, earthy tones. The Reborn's facial structure may appear more angular or elongated, and their expressions tend to be stoic and contemplative. Scars and wounds are common among them, displaying the way they died once if struck down in battle.
Height: Their height match height of their base race
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Skin tone: Their skin should be few tones paler than skin colour of their base race - We recommend using Corruption slider to give more undead look to the skin
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Hair Colour: Any matching their base race - with an exception that they can choose to take black or any gray shade, regardless of their base race's Guidelines
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Eye Colour: Any matching their base race - with an exception that they can choose to take pale shade, regardless of their base race's Guidelines
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Age: Min. age should be matching their base race
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Antagonistic and Rare Races may not be Reborn.
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Any base-race features are overriden by Reborn's racial features.
Goblins
Suggested Alignment: Neutral Evil
Racial Tensions: Orcs, Elves, Humans, Dwarves
Goblins possess hunched and wiry silhouettes that give them a lean appearance. With large, pointy ears and noses, as well as eyes that gleam in shades of yellow or red, they have a mischievous look. Their skin ranges from sickly yellow-green to greyish hues. Sharp, jagged teeth fill their mouths, reflecting their primitive nature and mainly meat-based diet.
Height: 90cm to 110cm
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Skin tone: Yellowish-green, dirty yellow and grayish
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Hair Colour: Any earthy hue
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Eye Colour: Yellow, reddish, at times muted orange shade - slight glow is approved
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Age: Min. 8 years old (Goblins reach adulthood at 8 years old, they should be treated as fully functional, adult individual. Any attempt of age-play will immediately result in Permanent Ban)
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Goblins in no way will be sexualised on Tierra Nueva, they are evil, mischievious creatures and should be portrayed as such, any breach of Lore that our server is attempting to convey will be punished accordingly.
Hobgoblins
Suggested Alignment: Lawful Evil
Racial Tensions: Elves, Humans, Dwarves
Hobgoblins sport angular facial features, their faces often bear prominent, sharp noses and strong jaws. Their skin ranges from deep reddish-brown to dark grey, adding to their intimidating appearance. Their eyes, typically fiery yellow or red, radiate an intensity that reflects their martial nature. Short, coarse hair adorns their heads, often styled in sharp, rigid cuts.
Height: 160cm to 180cm
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Skin tone: Muted shades of red, brown and even dark gray or ashen
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Hair Colour: Any earthy hue
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Eye Colour: Yellow, reddish - slight glow is approved
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Age: Min. 14 years old (Hobgoblins reach adulthood at 14 years old, they should be treated as fully functional, adult individual. Any attempt of age-play will immediately result in Permanent Ban)
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Bugbears
Suggested Alignment: Chaotic Evil
Racial Tensions: Elves, Humans, Dwarves
Bugbears’ bodies are covered in coarse fur ranging from dark brown to black, providing them with excellent natural camouflage in dimly lit environments. Their faces exhibit distinct feral features, including elongated muzzles with sharp teeth and large, beady eyes that glimmer with a predatory gleam. Their ears, positioned high on their heads, are pointed and sensitive to even the slightest sound. Featuring elongated, sinewy limbs and adorned with sharp, claw-like nails makes them a truly frightening sight.
Height: 190cm to 220cm
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Skin tone: Dark, earthy shades
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Hair Colour: Dark, earthy shades
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Eye Colour: Yellow, reddish - slight glow is approved
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Age: Min. 16 years old (Bugbears reach adulthood at 16 years old, they should be treated as fully functional, adult individual. Any attempt of age-play will immediately result in Permanent Ban)
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Orcs
Suggested Alignment: Any Evil
Racial Tensions: Elves, Humans, Dwarves
Orcs display a gradient of greys in their skin, from lighter tones to much darker ones. Big tusks protuberate from their jaws, sometimes making it difficult for orcs to have their mouths fully closed. Their dark or earthy hair is often fashioned into braids or dreadlocks. Their small eyes, often glowing with an intense ferocity, come in various colours including fiery red, fierce yellow, piercing orange, and deep shades of brown.
Height: 180cm to 200cm
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Skin tone: Earthy hues
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Hair Colour: Dark, earthy shades
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Eye Colour: Red, yellow, orange and brown - slight glow is approved
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Age: Min. 12 years old (Orcs reach adulthood at 12 years old, they should be treated as fully functional, adult individual. Any attempt of age-play will immediately result in Permanent Ban)
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Ogres
Suggested Alignment: Chaotic Evil
Racial Tensions: None
Ogres’ massive frames tower over most creatures, and their skin displays a range of tones, from sickly green to mottled grey or earthy brown. These colours reflect their rugged nature and exposure to harsh environments. Their tusks are even more prominent than the orcs’, as their nature is even more savage and wild. Ogres' thick, coarse hair often matches the colour of their skin or appears in darker shades like black or dark brown. Their eyes, set deep within their broad faces, come in hues that range from fiery red and piercing yellow to intense orange or deep shades of brown.
Height: 240cm to 270cm
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Skin tone: Earthy hues
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Hair Colour: Dark, earthy shades
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Eye Colour: Red, yellow, orange and brown - slight glow is approved
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Age: Min. 15 years old (Ogres reach adulthood at 15 years old, they should be treated as fully functional, adult individual. Any attempt of age-play will immediately result in Permanent Ban)
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Minotaurs
Suggested Alignment: Chaotic Evil
Racial Tensions: None
Minotaurs' formidable bodies are covered in a range of skin tones, including shades of deep brown, reddish-brown, or even a weathered grey, reflecting their strong and resilient nature. Their thick, coarse hair, often in dark or earthy colours such as black, brown, or shades of grey, crowns their heads in wild and untamed locks. Their whole bodies are covered in similarly toned short hair. Their eyes, set within their broad faces, showcase intense hues, from fiery amber and golden yellow to deep shades of brown or even crimson red.
Height: 200cm to 260cm
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Skin tone: Earthy hues
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Hair Colour: Dark, earthy shades
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Eye Colour: Red, yellow, orange and brown - slight glow is approved
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Age: Min. 17 years old (Minotaurs reach adulthood at 17 years old, they should be treated as fully functional, adult individual. Any attempt of age-play will immediately result in Permanent Ban)
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