Half-elf (Dungeons & Dragons)
| Half-elf | |
|---|---|
| Dungeons & Dragons race | |
| First appearance | Monster Manual (1977) Player's Handbook (1978) |
| Last appearance | Player's Handbook (2014) |
| Created by | Gary Gygax |
| Based on | Half-elf |
| Genre | Role-playing game |
| In-universe information | |
| Type | Humanoid |
| Alignment | Any |
| Notable members | Tanis Half-Elven |
The half-elf is a humanoid race in the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game, one of the primary races available for player characters, and play a central role in the narratives of many setting worlds of the game. As the offspring of humans and elves they are known as "half-elves" among humans and in sourcebooks, and as "half-humans" among elves.