*Avowed* expands on the rich Fantasy world of Eora from the *Pillars of Eternity* series, offering players a glimpse into the diverse races of Kith. While the game features a variety of races, the character creator limits your choices to a select few. Here's a detailed look at the playable races in *Avowed*:
Humans (Known In-Universe as Folk)
In *Avowed*, humans, known in-universe as Folk, are the most prevalent race among both the game's characters and the options in the character creator. As part of the Kith group, which encompasses various sentient and civilized species, humans offer a broad spectrum of customization. The game provides numerous presets alongside comprehensive tools for character customization. Players can choose from a wide range of facial presets, adjust skin tones with a slider, and select from various hair textures, ensuring a diverse representation that caters to a wide audience.
Elves
Elves are another option available in *Avowed*. They are visually similar to humans but distinguished by their unique facial structures and the iconic long, pointy ears.
Godlikes
While all Envoys in *Avowed* are Godlike, players have the option to toggle Godlike features on or off during character creation. Godlikes boast distinctive hair and facial features, ranging from subtle to surreal. At launch, players can choose from 14 different Godlike facial features and four unique hair options, which are available regardless of the character's chosen race or body type.
What Gender Options are Available in the Avowed Character Creator?
In *Avowed*, players can select from four Body Types: two masculine and two feminine, available for both Humans and Elves. Additionally, there are two voice options for each gender. Players can also choose their character's identifier, which influences the pronouns used in the game, offering options of he, she, or they.
Several Races Present in Avowed Are Not Playable
While *Avowed* showcases a variety of Kith races through its NPCs, not all are available for player characters. Races like Dwarves, semiaquatic Aumaua, and the half-sized, hairy Orlans appear in the game but cannot be selected in the character creator. However, there's potential for Obsidian Entertainment to introduce more race options in future updates or DLCs.
That covers all the playable races currently available in *Avowed*. For more on character customization, check out our guide to the various backgrounds you can choose during character creation.
