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"Discover All Playable Races in Avowed"

Author:Kristen Update:May 13,2025

*Avowed* expands the enchanting world of Eora, originally introduced in the *Pillars of Eternity* series. While the game features a rich tapestry of races within the Kith, the character creation options are somewhat limited. Here's a comprehensive look at the playable races in *Avowed*.

Humans (Known In-Universe as Folk)

An image showing a human in Avowed as part of a guide to all the different races you can choose in the game.

Humans, referred to as Folk in *Avowed*, are the most common race you'll encounter both in the game world and within the character creator. As part of the broader Kith category, which includes various sentient and civilized species, humans are central to the narrative and gameplay.

The character customization for humans in *Avowed* is designed to cater to a wide audience. You'll find numerous presets, along with detailed customization tools. These include a variety of facial presets, a skin tone slider, and diverse hair textures, ensuring players have the tools needed to craft a character that resonates with them.

Elves

An image showing an elf in Avowed as part of a guide to all the different races you can choose in the game.

Elves are another race available for selection in *Avowed*. They closely resemble humans but are distinguished by their unique facial structures and iconic long, pointed ears.

Godlikes

An image showing a godlike in Avowed as part of a guide to all the different races you can choose in the game.

A third race option in *Avowed* is the Godlikes. Although all Envoys in the story are Godlike, players have the choice to display these distinctive features or not. Godlikes come with unique hair and facial features, ranging from subtle to surreal. At launch, *Avowed* offers 14 Godlike facial features and four Godlike hair options, which are accessible to all characters regardless of race or body type.

What Gender Options are Available in the Avowed Character Creator? Answered

In *Avowed*, you can choose 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 select their character's identifier, which determines the pronouns used for them, with options including he, she, and they.

Several Races Present in Avowed Are Not Playable

While *Avowed* features a variety of Kith races among NPCs, not all are available for player customization. Races such as Dwarves, semiaquatic Aumaua, and the diminutive Orlans are seen throughout the Living Lands but cannot be chosen in the character creator. However, Obsidian Entertainment might consider adding these options in future updates or DLCs for *Avowed*.

That covers all the playable races in *Avowed*. For further customization, check out our guide on the various backgrounds you can select during character creation.