This definitive sourcebook for the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game" provides tons of new character options for all seven "core" player character races from archetypes that allow elf characters to explore their connection to nature & magic to feats & spells that let a dwarf character carry on the legacy of his multi-generational clan or a gnome explore her connection to the First World or delve deep into her weird obsessions. in addition the " Advanced Race Guide" offers meaty sections on a dozen "spotlight" races that make interesting & exciting player character options such as goblins aasimar tieflings dhampyrs drow the elemental races from " Bestiary 2" & several others & for the first time allows players to create & play characters like merfolk grippli duergar stryx & every other appropriate monster currently in the " Pathfinder" game. Lastly the " Advanced Race Guide"
Includes:: an extensive section that allows players & GMs to build their own custom races either to emulate more powerful creatures that already exist in the game or to create wholly original characters unique to their campaign."