Dark Elf
To surface-dwellers, Dark Elves often seem cold and standoffish. This is due to their high expectations of personal conduct, both for themselves and others. This is not to say that Dark Elves never laugh or cry, but they are expected to keep excessive emotions in check. Additionally, their sense of humor may be darker than others.
Dark Elves place a high value on personal integrity. While they can lie, it is almost always to a greater purpose. Due to their mistrust of the more “carefree” people of the surface, Dark Elves tend to gravitate toward and place greater trust in those with similar values. While Dark Elves do have a sense of self-preservation, they are generally taught not to show fear or hesitation in the face of adversity. Therefore, they are often inclined to meet difficult, and even life-threatening, challenges head on. Dark Elven culture places a high value on the valor of such deeds, but this belief does often cost Dark Elves their lives.
Law and personal accountability are of the utmost importance to dark elf society—the law is the law, and those who violate it should anticipate harsh punishments. Similarly, those who uphold the law are held to the most stringent of standards. Therefore, they are worthy of the utmost respect, so long as they maintain their integrity.
Dark Elves age normally up to adulthood, and then very slowly, or not at all. It is difficult to say if Dark Elves are ageless, since it is rare for them to live to truly old age, given their willingness to do what is necessary in the face of danger.
Dark Elves have pointed ears and silver or white hair. Their skin can range in color from gray to darker blue to purple; black is not a permitted skin color.
Species Specific Skills: Resist Command for 4 XP, Resist Spell for 5 XP, Archery costs half XP
Prosthetics and Makeup Requirements: Dark Elves must have pointed elf ears. All exposed skin may be any shade of blue or purple, or gray so long as it’s not light enough to look like white or dark enough to look like black at first glance. Black makeup will absolutely not be permitted. Skin-tight cloth, like compression clothing, tights and gloves, can also be used to simulate skin. Since makeup can transfer to other surfaces and players, and their garb, wearing fingerless gloves or other hand coverings without makeup on the fingers is also acceptable. Hair and eyebrows must be white or silver. Wigs or temporary hair color wax or spray will work.