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The Well of Worlds

Character Races


Race
Alignment Origin Source

Demihuman – Tier A
Dwarf any nonchaotic Prime, Outer Planes -
Elf NG, CG, TN, CN Prime, Arborea -
Gnome usually G/N Prime, Bytopia -
Halfling any Prime, Mt. Celestia -


Demihuman – Tier B
Drow any nonlawful Prime, Outer Planes -
Changeling any Prime, Outer Planes -
Half-Elf any Prime, Outer Planes -
Half-Orc any Prime, Acheron, Lower Planes -
Human any Prime, Outer Planes -
Shifter any nonlawful Prime, any nonlawful Outer Plane -
Wilden NG, CG, TN, CN Prime, Arborea, The Beastlands, Ysgard, The Outlands PHB3[4E]

Tier A PCs must be of Prime Material Plane origin, except with DM approval. Because the planar societies of these races live in the realm of their deities, there must be a compelling reason for planar elves, etc. to leave their version of heaven!

Tier B characters may be prime or planar with no restrictions other than listed planes of origin.


Planar
Aasimar (use Deva build) any nonevil Upper Planes PWHB, PHB2[4E]
Bladeling any nonchaotic Acheron, Baator MoP[4E]
Deva any nonevil Mount Celestia PHB2[4E]
Eladrin Chaotic Good Arborea PHB[4E]
Githzerai any nonlawful Limbo PHB3[4E]
Modron – Rogue/Exiled
(use Warforged build) Lawful Neutral Mechanus PWHB, Dr#354
Tiefling any except LG usually urban PHB[4E]

Modrons have an array of specific social traits. Please consult the DM for additional source material. Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions by Edwin Abbott Abbott is also recommended reading.

Tieflings have the option to randomly generate special appearance characteristics by rolling 1d4 times on the Tiefling Appearance chart.

Githyanki (Astral Plane origin) are also permitted in this campaign. Please confer with the DM beforehand, as choosing this PC will require more extensive planning and RP.


Race
Alignment Origin Source

Elemental
Genasi – Air
(use Windsoul manifestation) any nonlawful EP of Air PWHB, FRPG[4E]
Genasi – Earth
(use Earthsoul manifestation) any nonchaotic EP of Earth PWHB, FRPG[4E]
Genasi – Fire
(use Firesoul manifestation) any EP of Fire PWHB, FRPG[4E]
Genasi – Water
(use Watersoul manifestation) any Neutral EP of Water PWHB, FRPG[4E]
Genasi – Lightning
(use Stormsoul manifestation) any QuasiEP of Lightning FRPG[4E]
Genasi – Magma
(use Magmasoul manifestation) any ParaEP of Magma FRPG[4E]

In the Planescape Campaign Setting, the various Genasi are distinct racial types. As a Genasi you will focus on fully developing your primary manifestation as you level, instead of multiclassing as 4E suggests.

Abyssal Genasi are also permitted in this campaign. Please confer with the DM beforehand, as choosing this PC will require more extensive planning and RP.