"Avowed: All Playable Races Revealed"

Author: Riley Apr 24,2025

*Avowed* continues to expand on the enchanting world of Eora, initially crafted in the *Pillars of Eternity* series. While the game offers a rich tapestry of races known as Kith, the character creation options remain 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, or Folk as they're called in *Avowed*, are the most widespread race both in the game's world and within the character creation menu. As part of the Kith, which includes various sentient and civilized species, humans are central to the story and gameplay.

In *Avowed*, the human customization is extensive, designed to cater to a broad audience. You'll find numerous presets, along with detailed customization options. These include a variety of facial presets, a skin tone slider, and a range of hair textures, ensuring that players can create a character that closely matches their vision.

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 option for players in *Avowed*. They resemble humans closely, with the main distinctions being slightly different facial structures and, of course, their 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. Godlikes represent a third playable race in *Avowed*. Although all Envoys in the story are Godlike, players can decide whether to display these unique features. Godlikes come with distinct hair and facial options, ranging from subtle to surreal. At launch, players can choose from 14 different Godlike facial features and four hair options, which are available across all races and body types.

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

In *Avowed*, character creation includes four body types: two masculine and two feminine, applicable to both Humans and Elves. Players can also select from two voice options for each gender type. Additionally, you can choose your character's identifier, which determines the pronouns used for your character: he, she, or they.

Several Races Present in Avowed Are Not Playable

Unfortunately, not all races seen in the game are available for player characters. While you'll encounter NPCs from races like Dwarves, the semiaquatic Aumaua, and the small, hairy Orlans, these options are not included in the character creator. However, there's always the chance that Obsidian Entertainment might introduce additional race options in future updates or DLC for *Avowed*.

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