Halfdrow

The half-drow are a fictional humanoid species originating from the fantasy world created by author R.A. Salvatore. Half-drow are the offspring of a drow, a subterranean-dwelling people from the Forgotten Realms universe, and a surface-dwelling human.

Half-drow are a unique blend of their drow and human parentage, exhibiting traits from both species. Physically, they may have a mix of humanoid features from both parentages, such as deep eyes, pointed ears, or an elongated skull shape. Their abilities and characteristics often mirror those of their drow parents, such as heightened senses, magical aptitude, and exceptional strength, but also show potential for the more socially accepted traits of surface-dwellers.

In the Forgotten Realms universe, half-drow are frequently met with suspicion and prejudice by both humans and drow. They may be seen as outcasts by their own kind, as their drow heritage makes them outsiders among humans. Conversely, their human side makes them unwelcome in drow society, where the traditionalist views of the matrilineal drow matriarchy often view half-drow as tainted by their surface-dwelling parentage. As a result, many half-drow struggle to find acceptance and belonging in either of their parent's worlds.

Their history and experiences in the Forgotten Realms are shaped by this difficult position, driving many to seek a different path or forge their own way. The half-drow have become a symbol of complex identity and confined experience in the rich tapestry of the Forgotten Realms universe, facing unique challenges that shape their culture and relationships.