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Half-Elf

Half-elves are a mix of human and elven blood. They are handsome folk with good features from each parent race — the curiosity, inventiveness, and ambition of humans paired with the refined senses, love of nature, and artistic tastes of the elves.

Traits

  • No ability score modifiers.
  • 30% resistance against charm and sleep magics.
  • Infravision — see warm bodies as red shapes in darkness.
  • Thieving skill bonuses: +25% Pick Pockets, +10% Open Locks, +5% Find Traps, +10% Move Silently, +10% Hide in Shadows.

Strengths

  • Wide class flexibility, second only to humans.
  • Infravision.
  • Best Pick Pockets bonus in the game.
  • Solid charm/sleep resistance.

Weaknesses

  • No ability-score boosts.
  • Less charm/sleep resistance than a full elf.

Source: bg2ee/original_manuals/baldurs_gate_2_ee_mastering_melee_and_magic.pdf — "Half-Elf".