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Middle-Earth Role Playing
The Sindar
The Sindar or “Grey-elves” are Eldar and were originally part of the great kindred called the Teleri. Unlike the Noldor, Vanyar, and bulk of the Teleri, the Sindar chose not to cross over the sea to Aman; instead they stayed in Middle-earth. They, like the Silvan Elves are part of the Moriquendi, those Elves who never saw the Light of Valinor.
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Physical
Character
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Build: Thin when compared to Men, the Sundar are nearly as tall as the Noldor but are generally slighter of build. They are more muscular than the sylvan folk.
Coloring: Most have fair hair and pale blue or grey eyes. Like the Noldor, they have light skin.
Endurance: Same as Noldor Elves.
Height: Male averages 6’5”, females 6’1”
Lifespan: Same as Noldor Elves.
Resistance: They cannot become sick or scarred and are virtually immune to disease. +15 bonus verses cold attacks.
Special Abilities: Vision same as that of Noldor Elves.
The Sindar are less musical than the Vanyar or Silvan Elves, and are less skilled in forging crafts than the Noldor. Nonetheless, they are adept at all the arts and excel in the special provinces. No race builds better boats or ships.
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Culture
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Clothing and Decoration: Sindar clothing is exceeding well made, yet subtle and utilitarian. They do not favor the right garb of their Noldor cousins. Greys and silvers are their chosen colors.
Fears and Inabilities: None
Lifestyle: The Sindar are the most open and cooperative of Middle-earth’s Elves. They are great teachers and borrows and have an interest in the works of all races. This is in contrast to the more inquisitive Noldor, who are quick to scoff at things which are subtle or modest in appearance or utility. Grey-elves are a settled people and enjoy the company of others. Unlike the Silvan Elves, they build towns and havens and gather in close-knit communities.
Marriage Pattern: Same as for Noldor Elves.
Religion: Informal and centered around communal celebrations and personal meditation, just as those of the other Elves. Like the Noldor, they revere Eru and see Varda as their patron Vala. They also have a special respect for Ulma, the “Lord of Waters”.
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Other
Factors
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Demeanor: Of the three Elven races of Middle-earth, the Sundar are the quietest and calmest, and appear to be the most content. They are less frivolous and playful than the Silvan Elves and are less fiery and passionate than the Noldor. Sindar feelings are deep and not easily aroused, but when they are they cannot be stayed. This is the root of their Sea-longing.
Language: Their own speech Sindarin (Rank 5) has become the principal speech of all the Elves of northeastern Middle-earth and has heavily influenced mannish tongues. Nonetheless, the Sindar know Westron (Rank 5), Silvan (Rank 4), and some Quenya (Rank 3).
Prejudices: The Sindar are great friends of most races and have remained particularly close to Dwarves. Their chief enemies are Orcs, Wargs, and Dragons.
Restrictions on Professions: None.
Background Options: Since the Sindar elves are tied by their immortality to the Song of Creation, they are strongly bound to Fate and get only three background points.
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The above information was taken from the Middle-Earth Role Playing . All of this information here has been copyrighted Iron Crown Enterprises.
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