![]() PersonalityĬompared to other sentient beings, drow were notably intelligent, as having an analytical mindset and being observant at all times was needed to survive in their society. Web chokers' were considered fashionable by drow priestesses, who also often used powdered Ormu, an Underdark-moss, as eye shadow. For example, a noble's house insignia didn't just show house allegiance but also carried magic that could be used on command. Noble drow wore clothes and equipment of superior quality (except, of course, when they didn't want to attract attention). However, with the exception of the First House, insignias weren't openly displayed except when inside the House territory or the clan's base. The latter showed the House or merchant clan to which a drow belonged, be it as a member or servant. The majority of drow wore a piwafwi, a fire-resistant, protective cloak, footwear that functioned as boots of elvenkind, and a drow house insignia. They were incapable of growing proper beards, but some males managed to grow long sideburns or even tufts of wispy hair on the cheek or chin. ĭrow generally kept their hair long, and decorated it with pins and webbing made of precious metals. Due to the Eilistraeen ritual of The Run, drow of other faiths would often say that silver hair was a sign of mental handicap. It thinned and changed color with age, turning pale yellow for women, and silver or grey for men. Hairĭrow hair could be stark white, pale yellow and, more rarely, silver or copper in color. The color of a drow's eyes could also be indicative of their current mental or physical state drow eyes reddened when they were angry, and turned yellow when they were sick, poisoned, or under some negative magical influence. Purple or blue eyes indicated surface elves and/or human ancestry. Drow with green, brown, black, amber, or rose-hued eyes existed, but they were rare. Pale shades that appeared nearly white of blue, lilac, pink, or silver were also frequent. ĭrow eyes could be of any color, with bright red being the most common. Drow had white, black, or purple teeth, while their gums, tongues, and throats could be red, pink, or purple. Colorationĭrow skin tones ranged from dark grey, jet-black, and obsidian, (with various shades of blue), the albino drow known as the Szarkai being an exception. Males weighed between 87 to 157 pounds (39 to 71.2 kilograms), averaging 109.5 pounds (49.67 kilograms), while females were a bit lighter, weighing between 82 to 152 pounds (37 to 68.9 kilograms) and averaging 104.5 pounds (47.4 kilograms). Both sexes varied in height from 4 feet and 7 inches to 5 feet and 5 inches (140 to 170 centimeters), averaging at 5 feet (150 centimeters). ![]() Some purported that females were generally bigger and stronger than males, while others claimed the males had superior strength. Reports varied on the physical differences between the drow sexes. According to the goblin Nojheim, the beauty standards of the surface races made them prone to turn a blind eye to the deeds of the drow, showing them greater leniency and acceptance. Though their alluring appearance could be used for seduction, it was more often utilized to instill fear. Due to a process of selective breeding that lasted for several generations, the drow (especially nobles) looked attractive even in comparison to other elven subraces. Their bodies were wiry and athletic, while their faces were chiseled and attractive, though they were shorter and thinner than other elven sub-races. In many ways, the drow resembled other elves or eladrin. Comparison of heights from left to right: a human, sun elf, wood elf, moon elf, drow, and wild elf.
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