Avowed, set in the rich fantasy world of Eora (from the Pillars of Eternity series), offers a diverse range of playable races, though character creation options are somewhat limited at launch. Here's a breakdown of the available races:
Humans (Folk)
Humans, or Folk, are the most common race in Avowed and offer extensive customization options. Players can select from numerous presets, adjust skin tone, and choose from a variety of hairstyles and textures.
Elves
Elves are another playable race, visually similar to humans but distinguished by their pointed ears and slightly different facial structures.
Godlikes
While all Envoys are Godlikes in the game's narrative, players can choose to incorporate Godlike features into their character's appearance. These features include a selection of unique hairstyles and facial characteristics, ranging from subtle to striking. At launch, 14 Godlike facial features and 4 hairstyles are available. These options are available regardless of chosen race or body type.
Character Customization: Gender and Pronouns
Avowed provides four body types: two masculine and two feminine. Two voice options (masculine and feminine) are available for each body type. Players also select a character identifier (he, she, or they) impacting pronoun usage throughout the game.
Missing Races
While Avowed features various non-playable races in its NPC population (including Dwarves, Aumaua, and Orlans), these are not currently selectable during character creation. Obsidian Entertainment may add these options in future updates or DLC.
This concludes the overview of playable races in Avowed. For further character customization details, consult our guide on available backgrounds.
