Halfling (Dungeons & Dragons)
| Halfling | |
|---|---|
| First appearance | the original 1974 edition of Dungeons & Dragons |
| Based on | Hobbit |
| In-universe information | |
| Type | Humanoid |
| Alignment | Usually Neutral |
The halfling is a fictional race (with many subraces) found in the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game. Halflings are similar to humans, but about half their size. The creature was called a "hobbit" in the earliest edition of the game, but TSR changed the name to "halfling" after the Tolkien Estate sent a cease and desist.