RACES of SHADOWMERE
1. Human: By far humans are the most populace and common of the many races of Shadowmere. They are more social and tolerant than the other races, accepting the company of elves, dwarves and the like without much complaint. Because of this, humans have become significant powers within the world and often rule empires easier than the other races because of their diversity.
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Dwarf: Dwarves are a short, stocky people. They average 4 to 5 feet tall, have ruddy cheeks, dark hair and dark eyes and generally live 350 years. They are gruff and very calculated, enjoy hard work and have little time for humor. They enjoy beer, ale, mead and anything stronger.They have a love of precious metals and gems. They have a severe hatred of orcs and goblins and don't have a keen like for elves. Dwarves are strong and brave and revel in fighting , warcraft and engineering.
3. Elf: Elves are basically human though they are somewhat shorter and thinner. There features include high chisled cheekbones and the tell-tale pointed ears. Although they appear quite fragile, they are very quick and and strong. They have been known to live over 1200 years. Considerd frivilous and aloof , they are not. Even though they tend towards arrogance at times , they regard their friends and associates as equals. They do not make friends easily and a friend or enemy is never forgotten. They prefer to distance themselves from humans, have little or no love for dwarves and despise the evil creatures of the woods.
4. Half-elf: The most common of the mixed races. A half -elf is defined by the nuber of relatives in the race of the family. If they have more elven realatives then they are consider elven and vice versa. They are quite handsome and usally resemble the elven parent. They mingle freely with both races and never form their own communities althoug they have their very own dialect. Being slightly taller than an elf at an average of 5 to 5 and a half feet they weigh around 150 lbs. and can live to a 160 years. The reaction of humans and elves ranges from facination to bigotry for the half-elf.
5.Drow Elf : Commonly known as the dark elf, they have no tolerance or desire to commune, trade or involve themselves with the other races includeing elves. They despise all equally and prefer to be left alone although very territorial they will fight to protect their own and will fight to take what they desire. The characteristics of a drow are the same as an elf although the tone of the skin is more grayish in color, and often have black eyes instead of the common blue of the elven race.
6. Halfling: Generally a short plump people very much like small humans. The faces are round and the hair is typically curly and the tops of their feet are coverd with coarse hair. They seldom wear shoes and have a life expectancy of about 150 years. They are sturdy and industrious and are generally quiet and peaceful.They often are not brave or ambitious but hard working and and honest. They are generally like and tolerated by the elves, dwarves and humans alike. They are not known for their fighting prowess and often seek aide and mercenaries to fight when the need arises. They are commonly refered to as Hairfeets, Tallfellows, Stouts, or Hobbits.
7. Trolls: These are nasty and vile creatures despised by all races. They are never found away from their underground lairs. They are very territorial and will attack any creatures that that enter their domain. They are said to hoard treasures of all kinds and often attack caravans that travel through their territories.
8. Goblins:A fierce warlike race that prefer to live in and around mountinous terrain, they are very hostlie and commonly raid farms, towns , and villiages that are near to their area. Goblins are generally clanish but still united as a people. They are roughly of dwarven height and stature, snaggle fanged mouths and their yellowish skin is usually wart coverd and reminicent of a frog like creature.
9. Orcs: For the most part orcs are tribal and very unorganized. They tend to stay within their tribes and fight amongst themselves constantly. They are short, green skinned creatures, coverd by patches of black matted hair. What the orcs lack in power , knowledge and cunning, they make up for in sheer number.
{Referenced and quoted in part from the pages of Ad&D by TSR.}
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