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Halfling

Halflings are short, generally plump folk, very much like small humans. Their faces are round and broad, often quite florid; their hair is typically curly, and the tops of their feet are covered with coarse hair. Overall they prefer the comforts of home to dangerous adventuring.

Three racial divisions exist within the Realms: hairfoot, tallfellow, and stout.

Traits

  • +1 Dexterity, –1 Strength, –1 Wisdom.
  • +2 bonus to saving throws vs. paralysis/poison/death, rod/staff/wand, and spells, with additional bonuses based on Constitution.
  • +1 THAC0 bonus with slings.
  • Thieving skill bonuses: +20% Pick Pockets, +15% Open Locks, +10% Find Traps, +20% Move Silently, +20% Hide in Shadows.

Strengths

  • Excellent saves and the best Move Silently / Hide in Shadows bonuses in the game.
  • Sling specialist — pair with high Dexterity for a deadly missile rogue.
  • Strong overall thieving package.

Weaknesses

  • Strength penalty hurts melee damage.
  • Wisdom penalty reduces priest spells per day.
  • Cannot dual-class.

Source: bg2ee/original_manuals/baldurs_gate_2_ee_mastering_melee_and_magic.pdf — "Halfling".