Several character races are still missing from Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves. The world of D&D has never been run by humans. It’s always been known as a universe populated by a mix of humans, elves, dwarves, and more. Many of these races make up a significant portion of the population in the Forgotten Realms, the setting of Paramount’s movie.
Considering that the live-action film boasts a diverse lineup of monsters and character classes from the Dungeons & Dragons universe, it’s expected that the same will be true of its races. In the tabletop game, players have the option of choosing from a long list of races when creating their character. So far, though, only a handful have been represented in the marketing for Honor Among Thieves. The party of adventurers featured in the upcoming D&D adaptation from Paramount consists primarily of human heroes, though it does include one tiefling (Sophia Lillis) and one half-elf (Justice Smith) Here’s every D&D character race that still hasn’t been confirmed for Honor Among Thieves.
7 Half-Orc
As the term implies, a half-orc is the offspring of an orc and a human in Dungeons & Dragons. Similar to the monsters of the same name in Lord of the Rings, orcs are brutish creatures who often act as minions or thugs alongside other Dungeons & Dragons monsters. Half-orcs, the offspring of humans and orcs, are much more capable of fitting in with civilized people. Distinguished by their bulky frames and monstrous faces, half-orcs are just as strong as their intimidating appearances might suggest. Because of their orcish heritage, they usually lack the intelligence to succeed at magic, but are known to excel at fighting.
Since orc and human unions do happen but aren’t widely acceptable, half-orcs aren’t particularly common, but they are a popular choice for those who like to play as warriors in the tabletop game. Honor Among Thieves seemingly elected against making any of its party members a half-orc, but one could still be encountered in the Dungeons & Dragons movie. It wouldn’t be a surprise if someone in the group gets into a tavern brawl with a half-orc barbarian at some point in the story.
6 Dwarf
Not unlike how they’re depicted in most fantasy worlds, the dwarves in Dungeons & Dragons have a reputation as stocky, bearded warriors with feisty and stubborn attitudes. Similar to the nature of the half-orc, dwarven characters have a natural aptitude for close combat and tend to take the path of the fighter. They’re also one of the most popular classes in the game, with many D&D parties including at least one dwarven hero. In addition to being a favorite of players, dwarves are encountered quite frequently in campaigns, sometimes as fellow adventurers, blacksmiths, or miners.
In addition to how deeply rooted they are in D&D, dwarves’ long history of living underground makes them ideal candidates for a place in Honor Among Thieves’ story. The trailer reveals the main characters will be headed down into the Underdark, a massive, subterranean cavern housing its own world. Their efforts to get into the Underdark could involve passing through a mine or a mountain tunnel, which are both places frequented by dwarven clans.
5 Dragonborn
The dragonborn has existed in Dungeons & Dragons lore for decades, but wasn’t made a playable race until the creation of the 4th edition in 2008. In the game, dragonborn are humanoid beings with share several physical characteristics of dragons. Supposedly created by a dragon god, these mysterious people are regarded as strong-willed and competent fighters. Thanks to the dragon blood that ruins through their veins, they sport a special breath ability that corresponds with their specific dragon race. Red dragons, for instance, breathe fire, whereas black dragons breathe acid. Dragonborn aren’t very prevalent in D&D and could easily be overlooked by Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, but it’s use of multiple dragons makes the inclusion of at least one dragonborn a possibility that shouldn’t be ruled out.
4 Halfling
J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings was essentially the template used to build the world of Dungeons of Dragons. Among the many elements borrowed from Tolkien’s books was the hobbit, which was renamed the halfling by D&D. Recognized by their short statures and hairy feet, halflings enjoy relatively simple lives in their small communities found all over the Forgotten Realms. More agile than most races and adept at quiet movement, halflings make up capable thieves. They also avoid fighting due to a lack of physical strength. For those very reasons, the rogue is a top choice for halfling characters.
3 Gnome
Having been around since the first edition of game debuted in the 1970s, the gnome is a core part of Dungeons & Dragons. Like dwarves and halflings, gnomes are significantly smaller than the taller races. Gnome characters are capable of playing every class in the game, but because of their high intelligence stats, they typically lean toward the arcane arts. Gnomes also share a knack for illusion magic, which is a trait that could be demonstrated on screen if a gnome ends up making an appearance in Paramount’s Honor Among Thieves.
2 Elf
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As noted above, Justice Smith’s Simon has been identified as a half-elf, but curiously, no pure-blooded elves have been spotted in the marketing. That being said, it’s hard to imagine Paramount telling a Dungeons & Dragons story without them. In the same vein as the dwarves and the halfling, elves are part of the fabric of D&D’s universe. Dwelling primarily in settlements built in forested areas, elves looks similar to humans but stand out for their slender frames and pointed ears. What separates them from most of the races in the Forgotten Realms are their impressive longevity. An elf can live for hundreds of years before their bodies begin to show age.
Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieveshas the potential to use various kinds of elves, especially since there’s so many relevant to the Forgotten Realms. The Drow, notorious for their evil ways, are dark elves who make their homes in the Underdark. There’s also the gold-skinned sun elves, the copper-skinned wood elves, and the moon elves, the most common of their species.
