Character races are rolled within the minimum (MN) and maximum (MX) of their racial range. The absolute minimum and maximum varies by race. Majik, disease and other events may affect scores or alter them beyond these bounds at a later date, but for all intents and purposes they are set when you first create your character.

Some races have special abilities. For example, Dwarvs and Trols have a constitution ability, which enables them to resist the effects of poisoning. Barbarians get a strength bonus that can increase their combat ability when they use it.

Some races can see in the dark, which is an advantage if one ventures underground like a Dwarv or hunts the forests like a Leaf Elv or Tree Elv.