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 remain somewhat limited at launch. Here's a breakdown of the available races:
Humans (Folk)
Humans, or Folk, are the most common race in Avowed, offering extensive customization. The character creator provides a wide array of facial presets, skin tone options, and diverse hairstyles, ensuring players can create a highly personalized human character.
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 unique hairstyles and facial options, ranging from subtle to fantastical. At launch, 14 Godlike facial features and four hairstyles are available, regardless of chosen race or body type.
Character Customization: Gender and Pronouns
Avowed offers four body types: two masculine and two feminine, available for both Humans and Elves. Two masculine and two feminine voice options are also provided. Players can also select their character's pronouns (he/him, she/her, or they/them).
Unplayable Races
While many races populate the world of Avowed as NPCs, several are currently unavailable for player characters. These include Dwarves, Aumaua (semiaquatic), and Orlans. However, Obsidian Entertainment may add these races in future updates or DLC.
This concludes our overview of playable races in Avowed. For further character customization details, consult our guide on available backgrounds.
