Character Races

Everquest Racial Anatomy Comparisons (Source: 10th Anniversary Commemorative Book)

There are 16 playable races in Everquest, 12 of which were available with the launch of the Project 1999 server. Ruins of Kunark adds a 13th playable race, the Iksar.

Barbarians

Faction: Good

Race Abilities: slam, +10 Cold resist

Experience Info: -5% Experience Penalty

Starting city: Halas

Available classes: Rogue, Shaman, Warrior

Dark Elves

Faction: Evil

Race Abilities: Hide and Ultravision

Starting city: Neriak

Available classes: Cleric, Enchanter, Magician, Necromancer, Rogue, Shadow Knight, Warrior, Wizard

Dwarves

Faction: Good

Race Abilities: Barrel Roll

Starting city: Kaladim

Available classes: Cleric, Paladin, Rogue, Warrior

Erudites

Faction: Neutral

Race Abilities: +5 Magic Resist, -5 Disease Resist

Starting cities: Erudin

Available classes: Cleric, Enchanter, Magician, Necromancer, Paladin, Shadow Knight, Wizard

Gnomes

Faction: Neutral

Race Abilities: Tinkering

Starting city: Ak'Anon

Available classes: Cleric, Enchanter, Magician, Necromancer, Rogue, Warrior, Wizard

Half-Elves

Faction: Neutral

Race Abilities: Infravision

Starting city: Qeynos, Freeport, Surefall Glade, or Kelethin (depending on class and deity)

Available classes: Bard, Druid, Paladin, Ranger, Rogue, Warrior

Halflings

Faction: Good

Race Abilities: Hide; Sneak

Experience info: +5% Experience Bonus

Starting city: Rivervale

Available classes: Druid, Cleric, Rogue, Warrior

High Elves

Faction: Good

Race Abilities: Infravision

Starting city: Felwithe

Available classes: Cleric, Enchanter, Magician, Paladin, Wizard

Humans

Faction: Neutral

Race Abilities: None

Starting city: Qeynos, Freeport

Available classes: Bard, Cleric, Druid, Enchanter, Magician, Monk, Necromancer, Paladin, Ranger, Rogue, Shadow Knight, Warrior, Wizard

Iksar

Faction: Evil

Race Abilities: High HP Regen and increased Armor Class

Experience info: -20% Exp penalty

Starting city: Cabilis

Available classes: Monk, Necromancer, Shadow Knight, Shaman, Warrior

Ogres

Faction: Evil

Race Abilities: Slam; can not be stunned from the Front (currently bugged); eats faster than other races

Experience info: -15% Exp Penalty

Starting city: Oggok

Available classes: Shadow Knight, Shaman, Warrior

Trolls

Faction: Evil

Race Abilities: Slam; higher H.P. regeneration (scales with level); Infravision

Experience info: -20% Exp penalty

Starting city: Grobb

Available classes: Shadow Knight, Shaman, Warrior

Wood Elves

Alignment: Good

Innate Abilities: Infravision, Hide, Forage

Starting city: Kelethin

Available classes: Bard, Druid, Ranger, Rogue, Warrior