Species of the Frontier¶
| Type | 5e | 5.5e |
|---|---|---|
| Default Species | Dwarf, Mountain (PHB14) | Dwarf (PHB24) |
| Default Species | Dwarf, Hill (PHB14) | — |
| Default Species | Elf, High (PHB14) | Elf, High (PHB24) |
| Default Species | Elf, Wood (PHB14) | Elf, Wood (PHB24) |
| Default Species | Gnome, Rock (PHB14) | Gnome (PHB24) |
| Default Species | Gnome, Forest (PHB14) | — |
| Default Species | Goblin (MPMotM) | ← Use 5e Goblin |
| Default Species | Goliath (MPMotM) | Goliath (PHB24) |
| Default Species | Half Elf (PHB14) | ← Use 5e Half Elf |
| Default Species | Half Orc (PHB14) | ← Use 5e Half Orc |
| Default Species | Halfling, Lightfoot (PHB14) | Halfling (PHB24) |
| Default Species | Halfling Stout (PHB14) | — |
| Default Species | Human (PHB14) | Human (PHB24) |
| Default Species | Human Variant (PHB14)* | — |
| Default Species | Orc (MPMotM) | Orc (PHB24) |
| Default Species | Warforged (ERotLW) | Warforged (EFotA) |
| Common Species | Tabaxi (MPMotM) | ← Use 5e Tabaxi |
| Common Species | Tiefling (PHB14, MToF) | Tiefling (PHB24) |
| Common Species | Kender (Dragonlance) | ← Use 5e Kender |
| Common Species | Dragonborn (FToD)** | Dragonborn (PHB24) |
| Uncommon Species | Satyr (MPMotM) | ← Use 5e Satyr |
| Uncommon Species | Tortle (MPMotM) | ← Use 5e Tortle |
* Only available to 5e Characters. ** Only Metallic or Chromatic options.
Species Categories¶
Default Species: Found regularly throughout Selardor, with many coming to Merzileta from the East. These ancestries are usable by all players in the Frontier.
Common Species: Found only on or near the western continent of Okeron. These ancestries have been unlocked through in-game negotiations and diplomacy. These ancestries are usable by all players in the Frontier.
Uncommon Species: Newly discovered species found only in Okeron or on other Planes. These ancestries can only be used after a player has completed a specific mission to aid their people.
Regarding Custom Lineage and Human Variant¶
Human Variant
Due to 5.5e Human being the new ruleset's equivalent, and 5e feats are not allowed with 5.5e characters, Human Variant is solely allowed for 5e Only player characters [see Character Creation Rules for 5e Only PCs].
Custom Lineage
While similar to Human Variant, Custom Lineage (found in Tasha's Cauldron of Everything, Chapter 1) is available for 5.5e or Mixed PCs with the following changes:
- Remove the Ability Score Increase.
- Only 5.5e Origin Feats can be chosen for the species' given Feat.
For any player choosing this species, the image/description of the character's species must align with one of the Frontier Legal Species.