Creating your Character

When creating your character, the following rules apply to your character, regardless of their race.

Deku Scrub

Deku Scrubs are small, plant-based creatures that inhabit the forests, swamps, and grasslands of Hyrule. Though little is known of their true origin, legend has it they the original Deku scrubs were Hylian children who wandered into a dark forest and were cursed to live out their remaining days as a twisted, plant-like being. Today, they are a populous and integrated race of Hyrule, and can be found in most towns throughout the land.

Brawn and Beauty

Gerudo resemble humans in their anatomy, but tower over them at an average of 8 feet tall . Their muscles are powerful and toned, and their athletic prowess on land is unmatched. Their skin has been darkened by generations of living in the scorching desert sun. Traditionally, they wear colorful, lightweight fabrics that allow their skin to breath in the heat. They accent their look with golden jewelry and brightly colored gemstones, which tend to shimmer in the desert sun. With vibrant red hair and a commanding personality, Gerudo have a way of capturing the attention of the room.

Proud Warriors

Loyal and dedicated, a Gerudo’s number one priority is the safety and prosperity of her tribe. As such, they are frequently found training, hunting, or working within the walls of the city. Most gerudo are in peak physical condition, even into the later years in life, and would gladly give their lives to ensure their tribe’s future.
 Gerudo are very proud, and tend to be hard on themselves when faced with failure. They believe in taking personal responsibility, and it is considered the ultimate shame to attempt to pass blame onto someone else. A failed hunting party or a defeated batalion is an especially gloomy sight, as each member puts the blame squarely upon themselves.
 Gerudo have a commanding presence, and aren’t shy about expressing their desires. Outside their city walls, they care much less about following the laws and

Gerudo Males

Gerudo males are extremely rare, born only once every 100 years. Their tend to have a huge impact on the world and are important historical figures. If you wish to play as one, consult your DM first. It may be difficult to do so without greatly impacting the narrative of the world.

Rock People

Gorons have round, durable bodies that greatly resemble boulders. They have a hide or ridged stones on their backside, and usually have a light brown skin tone that matches the stone environment around them. They have small eyes and noticeable lips that conceal unaligned, square teeth, capable of biting through stone. When threatened, Gorons can also curl themselves into a ball shape and roll like a boulder, ramming into enemies with immense force.
 Despite their preference to use male pronouns, Goron do not have a sex, and are therefore allowed into Gerudo cities.

Strong Bodies, Strong Hearts

Gorons possess immense strength which many are proud of, and many groups of Gorons like to hold competitions that test each other's physical strength. Sumo Wrestling and Boulder racing are two such examples. These boisterous events keep Gorons in high spirits and build camaraderie among the clan.
 Gorons are loyal, loving folk who would go to any lengths to help a friend in need. They never forget the kindness of a stranger, and have built powerful bonds with members of all races. They love nothing more than to enjoy a hearty meal and a good laugh, and tend to stay positive even in dire circumstances.

Tribal Brothers

Groups of Gorons often live in close-knit communities within their home mountains, often led by an elder leader called a chief. Those who become chiefs are both powerful and wise, uniting their people through respect and trust, rather than by force. Gorons tend to live in relative isolation but will regularly trade with Hyruleans and other friendly races.

 Gorons thrive on a diet of rocks and minerals they usually mine themselves. They can be quite selective about the quality of their food. As a predominantly mining culture, Gorons have also taken blacksmithing, stonemasonry, and metalworking. Their creations, while aesthetically crude, are extremely reliable. Because their bulky bodies make it tough to wear traditional armor, Goron Warriors are often found wearing custom Goron Made armors crafted by their own people.

 Gorons are very close and respectful to others of their own kind, and often refer to each other as "brothers". Though the Gorons are a friendly race, they can also be slow to trust outsiders, and may come off as cautious or even aggressive depending on the situation. However, if an outsider is able to prove their worth (usually in a test of strength, skill, or courage), the Goron tribe will accept them as their own and refer to them as their Brother.

Goron Armor

A goron is able to increase their natural armor by wearing specially made Goron armor. Only Gorons can equip this armor, and they must have proficiency in the armor type to gain its benefits.

If a Goron character would normally have Chain mail as part of their starting equipment, they can elect to start with Goron Armguards, instead.

A more detailed description of each armor piece is found in Chapter 4 (Equipment).

Armor	Armor Type	AC	Cost
Goron Armguard	Light	16	80 gp
Goron Pauldron	Medium	17	500 gp
Goron Plating	Heavy	18	1200 gp

Messengers of the Goddess

Hylian greatly resemble humans from other lands, with one notable exception: they have distinguished, pointed ears. It is said that these ears help them to hear messages from the Goddess above. While Hylians have a variety of skin tones and hair colors, the Royal Family tends to have golden hair. It is said that their blood is rich with Hylia’s power, and that they are most capable at drawing upon that power in times of great need.

A Varied People

Hylians have spread out to the corners of the realm and integrated themselves with many different cultures and backgrounds. As a result, they have very little commonality in their personalities, quirks, and tendencies. The one thing they do share is their connection to Hylia. As such, Hylians are more prone than other races to believe in destiny, and will often look for signs from the heavens when they aren’t sure what steps they should take next. Other races feel somewhat agitated at such behavior, as it can sometimes come off as quite conceited.

Keepers of the Realm

Hyrule is ruled by the Hylian Royal family, which has kept watch over the people and the land since the kingdom’s inception. There have been many kings and queens over the years, some better than others. In times of crisis, however, the land turns to Hyrule Castle for guidance. Two figures of destiny are reborn again and again as Hylians: The princess Zelda and the Hero Link. Together, their incarnations have fended off countless calamities that have threatened the land.
 In times of lesser strife, Hylians aim to be the bridge between the other races in the land. They have strong ties to the leaders of each of the other races, and do their best to ensure lasting alliances and peaceful trade routes. While Hylians are somewhat weaker in hand to hand combat, their large numbers ensure that they are capable of enforcing the law of the land.

Forest Folk

No matter how old they get, Kokiri always look like Hylian children, While they do learn and grow wiser as the years pass, they keep their childlike bodies and playful nature. They are usually garbed in simple, green tunics, with boys wearing floppy green hats and girls donning green headbands. They otherwise avoid jewelry and other accessories, preferring to keep a natural appearance. Kokiri are accompanied by their own personal fairies, who they consider to be their closest friend and companion.

Eternal Children

Kokiri are whimsical and playful, always looking to bring out the fun in any situation. They are incredibly curious and love meeting strangers, but are also quite shy and cautious of letting people get too close to their village. When a new face wanders into the forests, the Kokiri will hide in the trees and play tricks on the stranger in hopes of learning more about them. If they like the stranger, they may stick around and hope to befriend them. Otherwise, their mischievous tricks may turn into nasty and sometimes dangerous pranks.
 While they don’t grow taller, Kokiri do grow wiser with age. Experienced Kokiri are very skilled at sensing the intentions of other creatures. While they still speak with a childlike innocence, a Kokiri’s advice can often be deceptively insightful and is always worth listening to. Kokiri also share their every thought with their fairy companion, learning and growing together.
 Kokiri always try to maintain an optimistic demeanor, but they tend to grow suddenly quiet and cold when faced with grave news. It is said that the mood of the Kokiri controls the mood of the room. People you can’t help but smile when in the presence of a laughing Kokiri, but even the most cheerful person feels glum when in the presence of a sombre Kokiri.

Kokiri Society

As spirits of the forest, Kokiri are not born in the traditional sense, but rather willed into being by the forest itself. It is said that the number of Kokiri in the world is proportional to the number of trees, and that heavy industrialization could threaten to stop their cycle of rebirth.
 Kokiri find instant kinship with fellow Kokiri, forming small villages that live symbiotically with nature. Kokiri work small gardens and farms to grow food for themselves, and do not hunt wild creatures for meat. They are capable of defending their village from monsters with rudimentary weapons, and sometimes rely on the forest’s magic to keep bigger threats from ever finding their village in the first place.
If they aren't working or protecting, Kokiri can almost always be found playing games, singing, or practicing musical instruments.

 Kokiri were originally bound to the Deku Forest by the magic of the Great Deku Tree. While he lived on this plane, it was said that Kokiri would never die. After his death, however, The Kokiri’s sudden mortality turned out to be a blessing in disguise. Left with nothing to lose, some Kokiri began to leave the Deku Forest and venture across the planes of Hyrule. Today, Kokiri can be found in almost every forest, big or small, and frequently visit small towns in order to meet new strangers and learn more about the world.

Forest Fairy

Tiny fey, neutral good

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• Armor Class 15
• Hit Points 1 (1d4-1)
• Speed 0 ft., fly 40 ft (hover)

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STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
1 (-5)	18 (+4)	8(-1)	17 (+3)	16 (+3)	12 (+1)

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• Skills Investigation +5, Perception +5
• Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 16
• Languages Deku, Common
• Challenge 0 (10 XP)

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Avoidance. If the fairy is subjected to an effect that allows it to make a saving throw to take only half damage, it instead takes no damage if it succeeds on the saving throw, and only half damage if it fails.

Illumination. The fairy sheds bright light in a 5-foot radius and dim light for an additional 5 feet.

Flyby. The fairy doesn't provoke opportunity attacks when it flies out of an enemy's reach.

Actions

Tackle. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 1 bludgeoning damage.

Analyze Enemy. Once creature within 5 feet of the fairy must make a DC 13 Charisma saving throw. On failure, the fairy communicates two of the following attributes about the target to their master:

-Damage vulnerabilities
-Damage resistances and immunities
-Condition immunities
-Armor Class
-Best saving throw
-Worst saving throw
-Spellcaster level (if any)

A creature is aware of the fact that it is being analyzed. Once it attempts to analyze a creature (succeed or fail), the fairy cannot analyze it again for 24 hours.

Feathered Fighters

Rito are tall, feathered humanoids with large wings, beaks, and talons. They come in a variety of forms that closely resemble different bird species such as hawks, owls, parrots, and swans. They walk upright on two legs and have dexterous, feathered fingers at the tips of their wings that allow them to wield weapons and operate tools with ease. Their size and frame make them incapable of true flight, but they can still glide through the air with ease. Rito can ascend into the sky by catching or creating strong updrafts, which allows them to soar great distances before being forced to land.

Thrillseekers

Rito are independent, free-spirited individuals that enjoy roaming the fields and hills of Hyrule. If they stay in one place for too long, they grow restless. Always itching for excitement, Rito frequently hunt dangerous prey and have been known to challenge other travelers on the road to one-on-one combat or feats of skill as a way to pass the time. They enjoy meeting new people and make fast friends, knowing that the time they have with strangers is short.

 Rito are highly competitive, always trying to outdo other members of their flock. They will endure long hours of training just to gain a slight edge over a rival, and tend to get upset when their efforts go unnoticed. Their competitive nature can lead to spurts of jealousy and condescension, especially when they are outdone by someone who has put in less effort than them. For this reason, many Rito look down upon Hylians, whose favor with the goddess Hylia can seem unearned.
 While they travel often and have no issues moving on foot, the Rito prefer to fly whenever possible. A windy day brings a smile to a Rito’s face, and usually signifies that it is time to move on. The thrill of soaring through the sky is unmatched in the eyes of a Rito.

Winged Wanderers

The Rito are a nomadic people that are scattered across Hyrule. They tend to roam as small flocks of 5-15 people, though the occasional lone Rito is not uncommon. Rito are skilled hunters, able to use their exceptional vision and mobility to track and chase down prey. They also make excellent scouts, spotting danger from a great distance and finding places to hide if they feel threatened. They rarely remain in the same location for more than a few days.

Silent Watchers

Sheikah are very similar in appearance to Hylians, sharing their pointed ears that signify a divine purpose. Shiekan eyes are red, and said to be capable of seeing through deception of any kind. Their lean bodies are built for speed and stealth, and they excel at hand-to-hand combat. Those in service to the Royal Family wear lightweight, form-fitting robes, often covering their faces to obscure their true identity. Shiekans employ a combination of illusion magic and advanced technological capabilities, both of which offer unique tools or abilities that enhance their physical capabilities.

Mind. Body, and Spirit

From a young age, Sheikah are taught that their most sacred duty is to protect and serve the royal family of Hyrule. They devote their whole being to this cause, working more diligently than most races can fathom. Those who cannot meet the high standards required to become guardians of the Royal Family are still given other opportunities to serve, often as scholars or researchers.
 Because of the value placed on education, Shiekan are quite inquisitive individuals. Many sheikah choose a subject of study and become experts in their field. Their diligence can sometimes turn into obsession, delving deep into research for days on end. Those who prove capable and trustworthy are given additional instruction in ancient, magical techniques to manipulate shadows.
 The grueling training process does end up breaking some Sheikah, who wish to abandon their clan’s sacred duty. In the past, some factions have splintered off to live as they see fit, taking dangerous secrets with them. To help avoid this fate, Sheikah also emphasize a healthy amount of recreation and relaxation to balance out their stressful lives. Travelers will often encounter Sheikah reading beside a tree or playing music as a way to clear their minds.

Spies and Scholars

When Sheikah near adulthood, they are put through the final tests of a grueling training program to see if they are capable of serving as guardians of the Royal Family. Those who succeed will leave their family and friends behind to live at Hyrule Castle, where they join an elite shadow force of trained bodyguards and assassins known as the Shadow Guard.
 Very few things escape the watchful eye of a trained Shiekan soldier. They are frequently deployed to troubling areas in the Kingdom to assess the situation, infiltrating criminal organizations and gathering intelligence to send back home. Thanks to a Shiekan’s disguise magic and exceptional stealth, very few people even realize that they are being watched.

"The people of our tribe...a tribe that mastered the arts of magic...were locked away in this world like insects in a cage. In the shadows we regressed, so much so that we soon knew neither anger nor hatred...nor even the faintest bloom of desire.

—Zant, Usurper King of the Twili.

The Twili descended from a tribe of sorcerers known as the Interlopers, who attempted to seize control of the Sacred Realm after the creation of the Triforce. Their efforts failed, and the Interlopers were banished to a land known as the Twilight Realm. Over a long period of time, the vastly different environment within the Twilight Realm caused the descendants of the Interlopers to evolve into a unique, gentle-looking race called Twili.

Alien Appearance

Twili have muted, black and white skin tones and vibrant orange hair that almost seems to glow in low light. They tend to have tall, elongated bodies, with slender limbs and necks. Some Twili cover their limbs in eerie, glowing tattoos, which are thought to increase their magical capabilities. Their deep red eyes are reminiscent of Gerudo and Sheikah and it is possible that the original Interlopers were themselves members of one of these tribes. Twili prefer to wear dark, flowing robes, often accented by ornaments and markings that resemble the strange architecture found only in the Twilight Realm. While they leave their faces uncovered at nighttime, they are forced to wear masks and hoods during the daytime to protect themselves from direct sunlight, which is otherwise highly toxic to a Twili.

Eons Apart

A vast cultural chasm separates Twili from the rest of the races of Hyrule, who often find Twili mannerism to be strange and confusing. While Twili are not shy around strangers, their nocturnal nature has earned them a reputation for being rather reclusive. Those who venture out late at night quickly realize how wrong this is, as a Twili's inquisitive nature and strange mannerisms are quick to capture the attention of those around them.

 Thanks to the doldrums of the Twilight Realm, Twili emotions have been repressed for thousands of years. They can struggle to read the room and often miss the subtleties of standard social interactions. Their emotions are often difficult to control, which makes them prone to outbursts of intense excitement or rage. Burned deep inside the soul of many Twili are intense feelings of hatred and despair - lingering resentment from their ancestors. In times past, dark forces were able to tap into these emotions and transform Twili into terrifying monsters called Shadow Beasts.

Water Wardens

The Zora are an aquatic folk who possess fish and amphibian-like traits, including fins, webbed feet and gills. Zoras can come in many shapes and sizes, but are generally humanoids with long tail fins on their heads and finned appendages on their arms and legs. Their skin tone tends to be blue, gray, or red. They range from 5-8 feet tall, but Zoran royalty can often grow much larger. Zoran children mature slowly, staying relatively small until they hit a sudden growth spurt when they near adulthood.

Honorable and Wise

The Zora’s uniquely long lifespan gives them a different perspective on life than the other races of Hyrule. They are methodical thinkers and slow to act, preferring to gather more information before jumping to conclusions. A single King may serve as advisor for a dozen generations of Hylian rulers. Unfortunately, their age can sometimes result in stubbornness, as Zora are slow to adapt to changing times.

 Zoras put a great deal of importance on tradition and ceremony. Weddings, births, and deaths are often multi day affairs, filled with celebration and rituals. Outsiders are rarely allowed to participate, and those that do are closely watched to ensure they treat the event with the respect it deserves. To make light of their traditions is often considered a grave insult, and Zoran grudges can last for decades.

 Though amphibious, Zora are much more comfortable in the water, and find great joy in swimming through the rivers and seas they call home. Younger Zora are constantly pushing their limits, attempting dangerous aquatic stunts or tracking down vicious monsters to prove their combat prowess. Honor is of great importance to a Zora, and backing down from a challenge is said to put a stain on their reputation that takes years to wash off.

Aquatic Advisors

Because they thrive in both land and sea, Zoran towns and cities are usually built in coastal regions or along large rivers. Control of the waterways makes them key trading partners with many races in Hyrule. This gives them a lot of leverage in diplomatic negotiations, which they use to secure the safety and prosperity of their people.

 While Zora tend to place themselves first, they recognize their role in guiding the nation of Hyrule to a better future. The Zoran have always offered their services to the Hylian royal family, honorbound by the oaths of their ancestors. Women of the Zora royalty are often given important roles as sages, guarding ancient aquatic artifacts or holy sites from dangerous foes.

 Zora are uncomfortable spending too much time away from the water, so they rarely venture far from home. As such, their interaction with other races is somewhat limited. Visiting a Zora settlement is considered a big responsibility, as your first impression speaks not only for yourself, but for your entire people.

Balanced Soul

Prerequisite: Hylian
You've brought the aspects of your spirit into balance, earning the full benefit of Hylia's blessing.

• Increase one of your ability scores by 1.
• You gain all three options from your Divine Blessing trait
• When you use your Touch of Fate feature, you may add an additional 1d6 to the new roll.

Fairy Friendship

Prerequisite: Kokiri

Your bond with your fairy companion has grown, resulting in better coordination and teamwork.

• Your fairy learns the guidance and resistance cantrips. It can only target you with the spells, and it must end its turn within 5 feet of you or it loses concentration on the spell. Wisdom is its spellcasting ability for these spells.
• Your fairy can add your proficiency bonus to the DC of its Analyze feature.
• After successfully analysing a creature, your fairy marks them with a faint glimmering light until the start of your fairy’s next turn. Your next attack roll made against this glowing target has advantage.

Guardian Magic

Prerequisite: Sheikah

You are trained in detecting and guarding against hidden threats. You learn the detect magic spell, and can cast it at will without expending a spell slot. You also learn see invisibility and dispel magic, and can cast each of them once without expending a spell slot. You regain the ability to cast these spells in this way when you finish a long rest. Intelligence is your spellcasting modifier for these spells.

Interloper Magic

Prerequisite: Twili

You unlocked some of the darker ancestral magic buried deep within you.

• When you cast Darkness with your Twili Magic trait, you can see through the darkness created by the spell.
• You learn Silence and Summon Shadowspawn, each of which you can cast once without expending a spell slot. You regain the ability to cast these spells in this way when you finish a long rest.Your choice of Intelligence or Charisma is your spellcasting ability for these spells.

Mountain's Might

Prerequisite: Goron

Your power as a Goron is unmatched.

• Your Strength or Constitution is increased by 1
• Your unarmed strikes can deal bludgeoning damage equal to 1d6 + your Strength modifier.
• Once per turn, when you hit a creature with an unarmed strike, you may push it up to 10 feet away from you.

Shrub Fighter

Prerequisite: Deku Scrub

You can root yourself into the ground to improve your defenses and better hide from enemies.

• Increase your Dexterity or Constitution by 1.
• While standing on an area of sand, earth, mud, or snow, you can spend your bonus action to root yourself into the ground. While rooted, you can’t move or be pushed or pulled, but you have half cover. You can uproot yourself again as a bonus action.
• While you are rooted and take the Hide action, you become indistinguishable from a regular bush until you move or take an action or reaction.

Storm's Fury

Prerequisite: Gerudo

You've wield the destructive power of the desert storm.

• Increase your Strength, Dexterity, or Charisma by 1.
• You are resistant to Lightning damage.
• When you use your Fury of the Sands feature, you may have lightning erupt from your target. Creatures of your choice within 15 feet of the target take additional lightning damage equal to your proficiency bonus. A creature that takes lightning damage in this way cannot take reactions until the start of its next turn.

Wind Mastery

Prerequisite: Rito

You’ve mastered the art of creating updrafts, gaining impressive control over the air around you.

• Your Dexterity, Wisdom, or Charisma is increased by 1.
• You may use your Updraft feature as an action without expending any uses of it.
• You learn the gust cantrip, and can cast it as a bonus action. Its spellcasting ability is the ability increased by this feat.

Zora Healing

Prerequisite: Zora

You’ve tapped into the natural restorative powers of the water, allowing you to mend wounds.

• Your Constitution or Wisdom is increased by 1.
• Over the course of a short rest, you may tend to the wounds of one creature. That creature regains 2 extra hit points per Hit Die spent during the short rest.
• As a bonus action, you may touch a willing creature and infuse it with healing waters. The creature is healed for an amount equal to twice your level. Once you use this feature, you can’t use it again until you finish a long rest.