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Halfling

Halfling emblem Halflings are short, generally plump people — 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.

Traits

  • +1 Dexterity, –1 Strength, –1 Wisdom.
  • +2 bonus to saving throws vs. paralysis/poison/death, rod/staff/wand, and spells.
  • Additional saving-throw bonuses based on Constitution.
  • –1 THAC0 with slings (a flat to-hit bonus).
  • No standard infravision (see manual note).

Strengths

  • The same massive magic-defence save bundle dwarves and gnomes enjoy.
  • High Dexterity and a sling to-hit bonus make halfling Thieves and Fighter/Thieves nimble missile users.
  • Solid Thief picks thanks to Dexterity + save package.

Weaknesses

  • Strength penalty hurts melee damage and carry weight.
  • Wisdom penalty reduces priest spell slots and mind-affecting saves.
  • Smaller class roster than humans or half-elves.

Source: bgee/original_manuals/baldurs_gate_1_ee_mastering_melee_and_magic.pdf — "Halfling".