Metatypes

Metatype is the Shadowrun term for a character's phenotype: Human, Elf, Troll, Ork or Dwarf. The term metahuman is used to describe any of these, the collective being metahumanity.

Elf

 * Elves are taller and more slender than humans, have pointed ears and are generally very good-looking. They have very long lifespans, and are more nimble than the other metatypes.
 * +5% Accuracy
 * +1 Walk/Sprint
 * +5% Evasion
 * -3 Hitpoints

Dwarf

 * Dwarves are shorter and stockier than humans. They are long-lived, robust and faced with less prejudice than some of the other metatypes.
 * +3 Hitpoints
 * +5 Tech Armor
 * +25% Stun Resistance
 * -1 Sprint

Human

 * They have been around for longest and are still the most numerous of all the metatypes. Humans are pretty average in their abilities, but are regarded as luckier than others.
 * +5% Critical Hit Chance

Ork

 * Orks look a little like their namesakes from fantasy - and it doesn't help current racial tensions that a lot of Orks try to live up to the example. They tend to have shorter lifespans than humans and are a bit stronger.
 * +5 Hitpoints
 * +10% Damage
 * -5% Accuracy

Troll

 * Trolls make Orks look pretty ordinary. Their impressive physiques give them bonuses to Health and Damage, but they are a lot easier to hit, so hiding behind half cover won't be very effective for Trolls.
 * +5 Hitpoints
 * +5 Physical Armor
 * +10% Damage
 * Enemies have 10% more Accuracy against you